Val's Creative Works
My love of all things art has led me to working with crafts of all kinds.
I particularly enjoy creating new and beautiful works of art for the home and gift giving.
Whimsical beach furniture. Artisan hand-painted in mermaid theme with blues and green blends, highlighted with under the sea imagery and metal mermaid. The hardware is painted and glazed in pearlescent paint. The drawers have been painted inside with blue and gold for that beachy feel. The top is washed in all the colors used on the body and protected with a water-proof topcoat for ease of use in a beach house or kids room. The body has been waxed and buffed for final protection. This would be great for a beach house or sun porch.
This little cabinet is painted black, has 5 color metallic paint pour, with gold accents. The top and drawer fronts are sealed with clear coat. The sides are sealed with wax and the inside of the drawers have been oiled. Felt has been added to the feet for safe movement.
Subtle Pink with Rose Gold accenting and stripes. The front is stenciled to bring out the rounded front of the drawers. There is a gold gilding on the hardware and front recesses. The top drawer has been covered in velvet as well. The feet have been felt covered to save flooring from scratching when moving furniture around.
This dressy bedside table or "any room" piece of furniture is hand-painted and blended in gray hues. It is complemented by a raised glass bead gel damask stencil in pearl white & gray. The top is rubbed in silver gilding wax and the hardware is glass. This piece is solid wood and sturdy. Felt feet have been applied for protection of your floors. 29 1/2"H x 34"W x 18 1/2"deep
It has been a while, but I am back to work! This is a Mid Century Modern dresser dating from 1950-1960's. I think most of our parents or grandparents had them. I chose to do a two-tone finish with paint and stain to accentuate the curved front on this piece. It has been protected with 2-coats of poly. 56"w X 32" h X 18 1/2" deep.
Buffet painted in duck egg color (bluish green) with gold gilding, black wax accents and gold hardware. The inside of the cabinet is natural walnut with one shelf and treated with orange wax. The insides of the doors are decoupaged in a silk blue paper and the drawers are lined with soft black felt. This is a show stopper! Dimensions: 28 1/2" h x 47"w x 17" deep.
This cutie is the perfect piece of furniture for any home. It's smallish size makes it a good bedside table, a family room storage unit, or for a designer piece for the kitchen or dining room. This is painted in a light coconut espresso with dark green legs, top drawer & diamond pattern on the top. There is a lovely magnolia image on the front drawers and the top drawer has a glass front and is lined in soft black felt. Dimensions: 30"h x 28"w x 14" deep
This dresser is a three-color blend of blue shades. The hardware is a navy blue highlighted with silver gilding wax as well as the feet . Both sides are accented with stripes for that regal look and a crown was essential for the top drawer! 30"H x 34"W x 18 1/2" deep.
Pair of solid wood nightstands painted white with black & gold detailing. The tops are stained with walnut and a subtle black wash has been applied. All drawers are newly lined with sound deadening felt. Dimensions: 23" h x 28" w x 17" deep.
These two matching tables are finished in a soothing Coconut-Espresso finish and buffed to a soft butter feel. The tops are a natural finish with darker wood inlay and is sealed with two layers of protection. Detailing is on every side of the table, so table can be used in any orientation. There is a shelf on the bottom to keep favorite items close - or to use as another place to decorate! Dimensions: 25" high with a 24" x 26" top.
Server/buffet hand painted in Castille (a gray/green color) accented with black wax and nickel patina. The top is stained in Kona color. This piece is solid wood. Dimensions: 49 1/2" L x 24" W x 39" H.
Remember the dresser? Meet it's little brother - the bedside table. This was a commission for a repeat customer. Painted in dark navy blue, one lined drawer to protect watches & phones, the other drawers are oiled cedar. Classic look!
This is the final piece of the Peacock inspired bedroom set for my client.
This is a short video showing how I use a wax & metallic technique.
It is not professional, but I will get better. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE IN FUTURE VIDEOS.
This is a short video showing how I do a wax and metallic finish. It is by no means a professional video but, future ones will be better. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE IN FUTURE POSTS.
These are two pieces of a Peacock inspired bedroom I finished for a client. Next....the headboard and foot board. Stay tuned!
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These tables are my latest commission work. They previously belonged to my client's Mom and she wanted to make them over to reflect her style. They have been updated and are ready for a new life. Loved doing this for you G.
Little blue cabinet - blended in three colors. Two are custom colors mixed in my workshop. The top is stained in Kona (a dark stain) to give the piece some balance. This would be a unique bedside table. Use your imagination. SORRY, THIS PIECE HAS BEEN SOLD.
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Side table for a bedroom or living room. Painted in French Linen with gold accents & hardware. The top is stone! This lovely would look great in your home. Dimensions: 22W x 27L x 23H.
I had to! This piece was just not finished - now I am happy!!
Small bar - fits anywhere, yet holds an amazing amount of items. It has a double door tall cabinet which includes a mirror and light. The bottom also has a smaller cabinet for napkins, swizzle sticks, wine opener, etc. Dimensions: 31"h x 24"w x 15" deep.
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Finished! I am beyond thrilled with the way it turned out!!
I updated this post because the owner sent me better pictures. This is a small bench which I recovered and edged for a friend. It was her kitty Sam's favorite throne!
Finally completed this dresser. It has been a work in progress, needing new legs, a partial rebuild, etc. Now it is a great sturdy piece that will give someone joy for years to come. It is painted with a dark navy blue with silver accents and hardware.
Perfect size at: 45 1/2"h x 32"w x 18" deep.