Thursday, July 17, 2008

more mapping...

I love this hutch dearly, it was made by my late father-in-law with love for his wife.

I wanted to brighten it up a bit without any painting...

...and since I loved the last 'map project', I decided to go with that idea...


I think I could get carried away with this--we may soon have maps everywhere!


21 comments:

  1. What a beautiful, special piece of furniture!!

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  2. The hutch is beautiful and the map has lifted it's whole appearance. It's a lovely piece of furniture and a beautiful heirloom. Now it has your personal touch. What a treasure! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Great idea! What a differance.

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  4. That really works, with out using a paint brush. another option is fabric dipped in liquid startch, it goes on like wall paper, but peels off easily when you tire of it or want a change with no damage..

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  5. It does brighten it up so well!
    Simple and effective. Well done.

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  6. Wow, not only is it a gorgeous piece of furniture, but you've set it off just beautifully!

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  7. That hutch is really terrific, and I love your map make-over and the things you have on the shelves (especially that old b&w photo).

    Jody

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  8. That looks great! Very ingenious! :-)

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  9. Your hutch is such a special treasure! I love the look with the map background. Everything seems to stand out more. I'd love to be close enough to stop by and read a book or two from your shelves! ~Adrienne~

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  10. Awwww that is gorgeous! I love the mapping...very cool. I always enjoy visitng you and your home! Lovely ideas. cherry

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  11. I love the way you have used a map of the world to set off some of your "worldly" possessions.

    Well done - great idea.

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  12. I love it! And your mapping really brightened it up! Good for you! It is a very specail piece.

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  13. I am nominating your for a Blog Award (info on my blog) as I so enjoy this Blog - one of my favourites. I always stop by to see what you've been up to! You have some great ideas.

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  14. That turned out really good. I never would have though to use a map. How clever.

    - Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife

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  15. I love the mapping idea, such a beautiful idea to imbue a sense of travel and subsequent adventures. Everything looks beautiful.

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  16. Thank you--you're really all very kind!! Idaho quilter~thanks for the tip. Adrienne~I wish you could stop by! Sandie~thank you very much for the nomination :)

    Deb

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  17. What a treasure of a piece of furniture. Love the map idea.

    Karen

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  18. That is beautiful! I';ve been thinking of doing something similar with fabric and our kitchen pantry. Now you have me convinced!

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  19. Oh! I love it! What a neat idea!

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  20. Anonymous9:00 AM

    I really love this idea.

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  21. Anonymous12:43 PM

    Wow, that looks incredible!! I have been toying with the idea of backing a china hutch like this. How did you "stick" the maps on?

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