Frenchy Touch for Ikea Pitcher

by - April 10, 2013

I've had this pitcher from Ikea for a few years now.  Last year, I added a coffee label to it using Mod Podge.  Unfortunately, it started to peel off.  Can't have that, now can we?  So yesterday, I gave it a new Frenchy makeover using waterslide decal paper.

I have to say this is one of my favorite Frenchy images.  It's making the rounds on Pinterest so be sure to download it when you can!
I simply printed the image onto the decal paper.  Then I give it a couple of coats of clear spray paint so the image wouldn't run.  Once that is dry, you add it to a bowl of water and within minutes the decal separates from the paper and it can be placed on your item.
What I love the best about decal paper is that the image looks almost painted on depending upon the surface.  For the pitcher, my husband had to do a double-take because he thought it was indeed painted on (as if I could paint that well!).

I have another pitcher in the works (also from Ikea).  Meanwhile, I'm running low on my decal paper so I'll be ordering more through eBay.

Linking to French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday.

Jeanine

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7 comments

  1. Rebecca NelsonApril 10, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Miss J...I've wanted to try this for sooo long. Can you get the decal paper at Michael's? I hope so.

    Thanks for sharing. LOVE THE PITCHER and the decal.

    xoRebecca

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  2. Jamie @ Domestically VintageApril 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I love how your pitcher turned out. I have never used decal paper before. It looks great! Have a wonderful day. ~ Jamie

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 10, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Something happened to my comment ~ let's try this again.

    This looks great! It looks like it came on the pitcher like this.

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  4. Gaby Bee April 11, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Your pitcher looks fantastic! Water Slide Decal paper is now on my shopping list too. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Gaby xo

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  5. HomeroadApril 11, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I love that Jeanine! Where can I get decal paper? Is that what it's called when I check ebay? Thanks so much I love that pitcher!
    Susan

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  6. MaddiebellahomeApril 11, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I love it! I found your post via the party at FNF. What a great idea! I can't wait to try it.

    Happy Weekend!


    Betty (Maddiebella Home)

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  7. AmandaApril 11, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Great little project! I too love that image and thank you for sharing with us about the decal paper! Fabulous!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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