How to make shabby chic furniture

Shabby Chic Storage Cabinet

 

SHABBY chic furniture has taken over the high street stores.

From Wilkinson’s, to John Lewis, people are craving the rustic style.

So i thought this would be a great opportunity to create a video tutorial to show all of you crafty people how to make your own shabby chic furniture the cheap way.

The Difference Between Arts and Crafts

Adele Billinghay cutting the glass for one of her pieces

 

IS there a clear conception of arts and crafts?

Is sewing an art form? Is baking just a craft?

How can we define the difference?

My Top 5 Upcycling Furniture Ideas

Tin Cans

 

If you’re keen on saving money, you like the idea of upcycling, but you don’t know where to start, here are some simple projects to try out first of all.

1. Replace boring handles and door knobs with funky ones. It will make a lot of difference and adds character.

2. Turn tin cans into cute storage jars by simply adding some wallpaper around them.

3. Have an old display cabinet? Basically all you need to do is add some wall paper to the back of the cabinet to add colour and texture.

4.  Paint dull furniture with pastel colours. All you need to do is sand it down first.

5.  Make a patchwork blanket. Gather different patterned and coloured fabrics, cut them into squares and stitch them all together for a unique design.

 

Adjusted drawer handles