Thursday, April 25, 2024

PAINTING BLACK & WHITE CHECKERED CORBELS FOR PATTI'S NEW HOME

This is a project that Patti wanted me to do for one of the bedrooms in her new home.
These are corbels that she ordered for the corners of her room and asked me to paint them for her.  I painted them white, then PAINSTAKINGLY!! painted allll of those checks in black.
Next, I glazed with an aging glaze that I mixed and sealed them with a clear sealer.
They were not easy to paint, but turned out so wonderfully, 
like everything that Patti did for her new home.
The ceiling is papered and the corbels were a really decorative way to fill in the corners to meet her molding.  Believe me!! they look wonderful up there on her bedroom wall.
Original post:  4/26/13
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51 comments:

  1. exloweApril 26, 2013 at 7:12 PM

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  2. foreverdecoratingApril 27, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Oh I just love black and white check and it reminds me of my favorite MacKenzie Childs style.

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  3. sandy April 28, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    you've got a lot more patience than me! I would have been pulling my hair out LOL The do look nice though!!

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  4. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 28, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Ohhhh, they WERE a challenge!! Thank you

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  5. Dianne April 28, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Well they were worth it, they are gorgeous and one of a kind,I bet they were hard, I couldn't have done it, but you my dear are a true artist. Wallpapered ceiling what a fab idea, it look fabulous, thanks for sharing this, hope you have a wonderful week..

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 28, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      Thank you! This client has very interesting ideas. You have a great week, too.

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  6. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 28, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    WOW!!! So nice of you!!! They truly look amazing and I'm sure she'll have "thankful" thoughts of YOU every time she sees them! Beautiful!
    Thanks soooo much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  7. JillApril 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Oh my goodness - I didn't know what a corbel was until now! Great work - they look fabulous!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 29, 2013 at 5:47 AM

      Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful week, too. Decorative corbels are usually placed underneath a vent-a-hood, bar, shelf, etc., to look like they're holding something up.

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  8. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Wow! What ab amazing detail to add to your ceiling... these are gorgeous! Hope you hop over and share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2013/04/pink-hippo-party-124.html
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 29, 2013 at 6:50 AM

      Thank you! It did look really good with the decor in Patti's room. I did share on pinkapotamus. Such a cute name!!

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  9. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her BlogApril 29, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    How cool! You can tell you spent a lot of time on these--so many little details! I popped over from Give Me the Goods--thanks for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

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  10. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 29, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Thank you! It did take a lot of time, but I was really happy with the way they turned out, especially, when I saw them installed.

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  11. Donna WilkesApril 29, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I am impressed with the corbels. They do remind me of MacKenzie Childs designs. Not easily accomplished.

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  12. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 29, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Oh my goodness, I am in awe of your talent. This is totally amazing. Hugs, Marty P. S. I would love for you to link up to Inspire Me party this evening. Hugs, Marty

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  13. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 29, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    These are so totally unreal. Thanks so much for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 29, 2013 at 4:31 PM

      You are so nice with your comments and encouragement!! Thank you, so much, Marty!

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  14. bjApril 30, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    These look so pretty.
    oops, do you know your word verification is ON ?? just sayin' :)

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 30, 2013 at 10:25 AM

      Thank you so, so much for letting me know about w/v. Jann Olson told me what to do and now it's GONE!!

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  15. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 30, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Painting those checks was alot of work. No fun at all, but well worth your dedication.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  16. Little Miss MaggieApril 30, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Wow, those corbels make quite a statement. I love them. It must have taken you hours to paint all those little squares.

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  17. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 30, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    It did take a while to paint them!! I painted them white, then painted the black squares and stripes.

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  18. the cape on the cornerMay 1, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    how fun!

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  19. Eclectic Red BarnMay 1, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    wow, those are just beautiful. what a great friend you are. I could not figure out what they were for when i first looked at them.
    Awesome. You work is incredible.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMay 1, 2013 at 6:27 PM

      Thank you!! Patti is is my client. She had me do lots of work for her new home, being built.

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  20. SarahMay 1, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Another black and white check fan weighing in here. This is a great touch. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Stampin' VMG206May 2, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Linda
    Oh, Wow! Those are awesome ~ what a cool idea!
    I'm visiting you today from Stone Gable. I'm co-hosting a Linky Party (opened Tuesday) and would LOVE for you to add this. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog, leave a comment and Link Up, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    Join me each Tuesday and Friday for my Link Up Parties!

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  22. Liz @ Quirky VistasMay 2, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    I hope she loved your efforts. What a great way to add a bit of interest in an unexpected place!
    Liz

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMay 2, 2013 at 4:32 PM

      She was very happy, but it was her idea. My client, Patti, has great creative ideas and her home shows it.

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  23. BernideenMay 2, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Those are very unique - reminds me of Mackenzie Childs!

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  24. MarigeneMay 2, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    They look great...and like many hours of tedious work!

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMay 3, 2013 at 5:24 PM

      Thanks! It did take a while to make them, kind of, the same.

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  25. Deborah@Green Willow PondMay 2, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    The corbels look great! I love checkerboard pattern, but it can be a real pain to paint! Awesome job! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  26. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMay 3, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Thank you!! YOU have a great weekend!

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  27. Sarah CollerMay 3, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Very awesome! Hope you're having a nice week. I've posted the new Homemaking Party for the week and would love to have you link up, if you'd like!

    Blessings,
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  28. JennaMay 3, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Girl, you some serious patience for painting all those little checks! But, they look great! Well worth the time! Thanks so much for linking up to Give Me The Goods Monday! We love having you party with us and can't wait to see what goods you bring next week! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  29. UnknownMay 4, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    They look great! Thanks for sharing at the Frugal Fit Family Friday Linky
    http://leahinspired.com

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  30. Krystie May 5, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Very unique, Her home must be filled with such personality!

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMay 6, 2013 at 5:57 AM

      Yes, Patti's home is amazing!! I always look forward to working for her because I get to see everything, again.

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  31. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Hi there! I am co-hosting this week on Fit Frugal Family Link Party. Thanks for linking up!

    I also host a TGIF Link Party over at my place -- A Peek Into Paradise... http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/ Would love for you to link up, Opens on Fridays and stays open until Wednesday at midnight.

    Thanks again for visiting Fit Frugal Family Link party!

    Have a terrific week!

    Hugs, Cathy

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  32. KathyMay 7, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Wow, what terrific detail - it adds such interest to the room. Beautifully done! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  33. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Your corbels look really nice! I really like the checkered paint job you did on them! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!!!

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