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June 25, 2009

Date for Country Sampler shoot~~Faux Redware

Hi everyone...I hope you're having a good week!!!...Things are busy around here as usual...And even more so since Bill called two days ago and the photo shoot for Country Sampler will be on July 22...Still don't know the season yet..I will know what rooms on maybe the 15th....It's sooooooooo exciting!!!!!...But also a little stressful!!!

I forgot to tell you all about my eye appt...I do need some glasses, but he feels that just the store bought reading glasses will be fine for now since I just need them for reading and x-stitching....So I was relieved!!...Sure didn't want to have to spend the money on expensive glasses...We have been doing that for years for Taylor...So now I can get me some cute little designer spectacles..Don't they have different colors and designs?....I haven't really looked at them before, so I need to do that since it's been a week and a half since my eye appt already...Speaking of eye appt. it was interesting to say the least...Thank goodness Tim came from work to help with Luke...Taylor and I both had our eyes dilated...

Well, my cabinets are finished and 3 out of the 4 are in their places...I was going to take pics, but the bedsheets are in the washer and I didn't wat to take a pic showing the bed with only the mattress...So maybe I'll do that tomorrow along with the one in the family room...

But I do want to share what I have been working on...Yep!...Faux redware!...I love pottery!...In fact I've bought some new pieces this week..But I bought these dinner size plates in Myrtle Beach back in April at Old Time pottery...I didn't say anything because if they didn't end up looking good then no one ever needed to know...LOL...I've always wanted some with our names on them and then the others were just random designs I liked or adapted to my own design...So don't look tooooo closely!!!...I did these freehand...I'm not sure where I'm going to put them!!!....Here they are still drying on the kitchen cabinet awaiting some coats of satin varnish....What'cha think?????

















Well, off to finish a late supper..Tim has been mowing grass since he got home!!...Have a great weekend!!!...hugs, Jen
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27 comments:

  1. Linda - Behind My Red DoorJune 25, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    WOW Jen - those look real!! And with the slight sheen of the satin, they will look even more real! Great job!

    I am so excited you have your date! Now remember to breath (and sleep!!)!

    hugs, Linda

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  2. GayleJune 25, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    ACK! I LOVE them! Please share your technique for painting them, like what colors of paint, and what kind of brush you used for the details! I have a large collection of wooden plates I've purchased at thrift stores through the years, and this is the perfect thing to use them for!

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  3. JaneneJune 25, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    OMG! Those look so real!
    I too would like to know how you did these.
    I hope you decide to do a tutorial!
    And Congrats again on the CS shoot!

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  4. basketsnprimsJune 25, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Wow, Jen! Those turned out wonderful. I am excited for you for your photo shoot & I know everything will go smoothly. Your home is so lovely & you add just the right touches. Have a great evening.
    Pam

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  5. Never So SimpleJune 25, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Congrats on the CS shoot. I can't wait to see your home. Love the plates they look so real.

    Donna

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  6. UnknownJune 25, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Oh, I LOVE Them!! You did a wonderful job! They look so old and just like the real thing!
    Congrat's on the CS shoot. Cant wait until it comes out. ~Tammy

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  7. ohiofarmgirlJune 25, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    What a wonderful job you did...please share when you have time. Also...I am so excited to see your home in the country sampler mag. I am so jealous!! Dianntha

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  8. SusannahJune 25, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Congrats. on your CS photo shoot. Another peek at your wonderful home!!! Good luck, Jen!

    I love your faux plates. Is there anything that you can't do? LOL!

    Friends,
    Susannah

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  9. Diane BJune 25, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Hey Jenny I'm so excited for you on the country sampler shoot I am a huge fan of your decorating skills.. YOUR GOOD! and the plates are just fantastic great job on them.. thanks for joining a primitive journey forum can't wait for to post an intro... HUGS and congratulations...

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  10. Robyn ♥June 25, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    I love the plates! I feel I already know you from the wonderful article in the Merchantile Gatherings magazine! I will definately be ordering from you in the near future! Love your work! Hugs, Robyn

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  11. PrimWyoGirlJune 25, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Love your plates Jen! They look pretty real. Glad your shoot with CS is schuled! How exciting! I can't wait for it to come out. Love to see your cabinets too! Jayne

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  12. Holly Hills PrimitivesJune 25, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    How exciting!!! Can't wait to see everything in the magazine. Your plates turned out great. Have a great day, Dawn

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  13. ~Judy~June 26, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    WOW Jen...you've been holding out on us! Those plates look amazing. Please DO tell!

    hugs, Judy

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  14. DebbieJune 26, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    Congratulations on the CS shoot. I can't imagine the excitement you must be feeling. It will be wonderful seeing your home in the magazine.

    Your faux redware looks great! Can't wait to see where you display it.

    Take Care,
    Debbie

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  15. JodyJune 26, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Oh my, LOVE those plates! They turned out so awesome! Congrats again on the CS shoot...how exciting for you.

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  16. Chatty Kathy~Palmetto PrimsJune 26, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    How exciting for you as the time draws near for your photo shoot!! Your home is lovely!!

    Now, we want details on the plates!!! I collect redware from Williamsburg and plates like yours would be a great addition. Tutorial, tutorial!!!! Please?

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  17. Something Nice and PrettyJune 26, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Wow, you did such a great job on them Jen! I thought you had bought them that way, would love to know how to do them too:)
    Have a great day and can't wait to see your home in CS.
    Rondell

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  18. Raggedy AngelJune 26, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    I have always wanted to do that .....were the plates like....blanks? Please, Please share!
    I just love them,you did great!!!!!
    I found the best glasses at Michaels, they are cute and they were $2.50! But 3 or 4 pair!
    As for the CS shoot....you are gonna be awesome! Beth

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  19. Carey's Farmhouse KitchenJune 26, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Wow, I would be nervous too about the date and seasons! I would love my house to be featured in the Fall. You'll do fine though! Those plates look great! I love Redware. I collect it.

    Carey

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  20. simple~needsJune 26, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    love the plates! you did a great job! what did you paint them with?
    kim

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  21. CozyGirlJune 26, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Wow, nice job on the redware! They look great! Have a nice weekend Jen!
    Hugs,Janae

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  22. Black Sheep LisaJune 26, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Those plates are great!! Oh i am so excited about the shoot, i better get busy and get those signs done and out to you!

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  23. Dawn BuieJune 26, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Jen first off let me say congrats to ya sweets!
    Those look so real! I love your free hand! Can I borrow you sometime? hehe The coloring is so perfect! All I keep thinking is WOW! So glad they turned out good so you could share! Have a great day!--Dawn

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  24. Jennifer Ann FoxJune 28, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    The plates turned out great!
    Can't wait to see your pictures.

    Jennifer D. (former Augusta area now in North Ga. Mountains)

    http://www.feathersinthenest.blogspot.com/

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  25. kathyJuly 2, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Your plates look sooooo real Jen, great job! I love them...have they found a home yet? Happy you now have a date for the CS shoot...can't wait to hear all about it, and see some pics!!
    blessings, kathy

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  26. My Colonial HomeJuly 5, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Jen I'm so happy for you and I know you will have a good time with CS coming to your home. It's a fun time and you will love it!

    Your plates turned out so cute....love them.

    Karen

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  27. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionJuly 7, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    I love your redware! Great job!
    And congrats about being chosen to be in Country Sampler! What an honor, and well deserved!
    I just got my Merchantile Gatherings magazine and your home is also featured in there! So congrats again! I really enjoyed the article and photos.
    I enjoy your blog so very much.
    Have a great week!

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