Hi everyone! It’s Erin from Erin Rochon Design! Have you ever lost your creative vision on a project? I have had this tired, half finished hutch filled with my tax receipts sitting in my home for some time now. I lost my creative vision and I stopped working on it.
When Dixie Belle recently introduced their new line of transfers from the Belles and Whistles line, I was so inspired! The Magnolia Garden Transfer was the perfect addition to this hutch, I was so excited to try it out. Here is how you can create this look using this gorgeous transfer on your next project.
Materials List:
- Magnolia Garden Transfer
- White Lightning
- Dixie Belle Paint in Haint Blue, Antebellum Blue and Moonshine Metallics in Steel Magnolia.
- Continuous Fine Mist Spray Bottle
- Gemstone Mousse in Golden Gem (updated: check out our new Gilding Waxes!)
- Belle Brush, La Petite Brush, Best Dang Brush, Scarlet Brush and a fine artist brush
- Satin Clear Coat
- Scissors
How To Use Large Furniture Transfers:
Step 1: Prep and clean with White Lightning cleaner
Even though I had previously painted this hutch, I wanted to start off on the right foot. I gave it a quick prep by cleaning it with White Lightning, scuff sanded with 220 sandpaper and wiped off the residue with a damp rag.
Step 2: Choose coordinating colors
My plan was to create a blended technique, using Antebellum Blue on the bottom and Haint Blue on the rest of the hutch. Using my La Petite Brush, I painted the bottom section in Antebellum Blue to create a base coat before I began blending.
Step 3:
Using my Belle Brush I painted the remainder of the hutch in Haint Blue leaving a slight space between both colours.
Step 4: Use the right brush to blend the colors together
Once my paint was dry, I applied my second coat of each colour. Using my Best Dang brush, I began blending each colour slowly and misting with the Continuous Spray bottle. I blended my paint in a circular motion, side to side, up and down to blend out any lines in my finish. Once I was happy with the result I let my paint dry.
Step 5: Arrange the placement of your transfer
My plan was to use the Magnolia Garden Transfer on the doors of the hutch. I cut out the images and taped them up on the doors to help me decide on placement. It is a great way to try out different transfer placements.
Step 6: Apply the transfer
Once I was happy with the layout, I removed the white backing from the transfer and applied the adhesive side of the transfer to the surface. Make sure you keep the white backing on until you are about to apply it. Once you adhere it on the surface. it cannot be repositioned.
Step 7: Bling it up!
For an added impact I used Golden Gem Gemstone Mousse on the hardware and painted the inside of the bottom of the hutch in Plum Crazy for a bold contrast.
Step 8: Seal and finish up
I applied 2 coats of Clear Coat in Satin over the whole hutch for durability and to seal the transfers for longevity.
To read more about this beautiful tutorial, head on over to Erin Rochon Design here!
