Old World Cottage Core Style Makeover | Ugly Duckling Challenge | Elegant Upgrades

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • I’m so happy to a part of yet another Ugly Duckling Challenge. Its put on by the ever lovely Cory from ‪@DesertDIY‬
    Playlist: • Winter 2022 Ugly Duckl...
    My Decoupage Papers 🧚🏻‍♂️
    www.zazzle.com...
    Buy Me A Coffee ☕️
    www.buymeacoff...
    Amazon Wishlist 🎁
    www.amazon.com...
    Etsy Shop 🪞
    etsy.me/3kROGo2
    Connect:
    On FB or IG- @ElegantUpgrades
    I’ve listed most or all of the products I used below, but keep in mind you can use what you have! These are things I love to use, you may have things you love. But If you don’t, these are great options.
    *I am super excited to be a Chalk Mountain Paint Brand Ambassador. Use Code TARYN15% for, you guessed it, 15% off your order. I receive nothing for your purchase except the satisfaction of knowing you picked an awesome paint.
    www.chalkmount...
    Chalk Mountain Products:
    Paint- Blackboard, Iron Gate, Deep Water Gray, and Medium Khaki.
    Stain- Walnut Oil Stain in White
    Sealers- Satin Poly and White Wax
    Glazing Dusts- (a blend of) Silver, Gold, Copper, Red
    *Some or all links may be affiliate links which means I earn a commission if you purchase an item through said link. This does not come as an extra expense to you- the buyer. It just means I earn a small percentage from the purchase and I’m so grateful for you contributing to my furniture adventure in this way.
    Amazon Links:
    The Drop Pulls I used are alld out, but I’ve used these and love them- amzn.to/3Gq8TLH
    123 Primer- amzn.to/3g2xxaSe
    My Favorite Things (I use these all the time, but not every time):
    Foam Rollers-amzn.to/3jWzrec
    123 Primer- amzn.to/3g2xxaS
    Wooster Shortcut- amzn.to/3JMSmE9
    Hemp Wax- amzn.to/37IFhdy
    Large Wax Brush- amzn.to/3sSZfMq
    Poly- amzn.to/3AGku6x
    The Printer I Use for Decoupage- amzn.to/3Czd3Qz
    This isn’t the exact paper I use for decoupage, but it’s the same type- amzn.to/3lQEtvp
    (If you want to use tissue paper, it’s a bit more difficult to print on and would recommend using this thickness first. )
    Pull Saw- amzn.to/3sb2kXJ
    Kreg Jig- amzn.to/3sYbfw8
    Clamps- amzn.to/3gBUDFf
    Felt Feet Pads- amzn.to/31Vb2A5
    Shellac- amzn.to/3JE3ovo

КОМЕНТАРІ • 168

  • @chalmadanes4291
    @chalmadanes4291 2 роки тому

    I’ve watched this twice. Love the tissue paper design. Unique and elegant

  • @VintageAndPainted
    @VintageAndPainted 2 роки тому +1

    I love your paper Taryn!!! so good. Love the piece as well

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much, Sarah! I’m making my way through the list- haven’t hit yours yet! Hopefully soon!

  • @kimberlydrake8654
    @kimberlydrake8654 2 роки тому +1

    Oh so pretty! Love the papers❤️ Great Job!! Perfect piece to give them a go🌟 Happy to see you on Sunday……looking forward to Part 2 on Tuesday🤩 You are amazing❣️ As always thank you for sharing 😊kim

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Kim! Yes! Tuesday is gonna be a good one!!!

  • @FurnitureWarriors
    @FurnitureWarriors 2 роки тому

    What a great job Taryn! Your blending skills never cease to amaze us! Especially how you blend into your decoupage. 💗💗💗

  • @coloredcaboosecreations
    @coloredcaboosecreations 2 роки тому

    I love your unique style and the way you transformed this piece. you always use colors that id never think of and always have a beautiful outcome. congrats on your decoupage papers!!

  • @teresaramos1719
    @teresaramos1719 2 роки тому +4

    Oh my, every time I think you have reached your pinnacle of awe and creativity,you come up with this....truly divinely inspired is all I can gather!!Just 😍 beautiful..

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Teresa, you are just so incredibly kind to me. Thank you so very much.

  • @deborahmatatall
    @deborahmatatall 2 роки тому +1

    I love the effect you created on the doors.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thanks, Deborah! I wanted to carry the water look around to the front so the sides didn’t look disjointed.

  • @gloriafields4328
    @gloriafields4328 2 роки тому

    I love this piece. The papers on the sides are great !! I love decoupage papers. The blending on the front to coincide with the paper is beautiful. This is definitely an ugly duckling made into a beautiful swan. Thanks for a great video !!

  • @MarzNGrama
    @MarzNGrama 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! Your decoupage papers look amazing!

  • @ReconstructingEmily
    @ReconstructingEmily 2 роки тому

    You're just such a talented artist. The creativity that flows from your mind is so beautiful, and even more so when its realized! Love the soft subtle touches but interesting details you added to this piece.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Emily!!! It’s mostly that I like the idea of living in a land of fairytales and nonsense. 😂

    • @ReconstructingEmily
      @ReconstructingEmily 2 роки тому

      @@elegantupgrades I can appreciate that 😀

  • @FlipItFurniture
    @FlipItFurniture 2 роки тому

    I love your papers! They are Sooo pretty and creative. Your duck is now a beautiful swan❤️

  • @gailcullinan349
    @gailcullinan349 2 роки тому +1

    Hi from South Africa. The reminder missed the live time slot. Anyhow, I shall watch the video. Beautiful piece of work. You are so artistic. Thank you

  • @breimagined2199
    @breimagined2199 2 роки тому

    Your decoupage papers are so beautiful. But this piece of furniture is so random! Amazed how you made it look gorgeous, despite it's many random parts!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you! And I completely agree- super random. Why are there so many spindles?! Oh well, made for a good UD piece.

  • @nancyanderson3738
    @nancyanderson3738 2 роки тому

    This piece is truly comforting and calming to look at… I think your technique was very cool from making your own image to your blending… and I loved the soft pink color you used to bring out your accent pieces on the doors!!!🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢

  • @TheMissFlips
    @TheMissFlips 2 роки тому

    Wow!! I love your blending techniques with the paper! It looks amazing! Great job :)

  • @CK_Loves_Tea
    @CK_Loves_Tea 2 роки тому

    Your methods make sense once the Fine Art background is factored in. Super interesting work! Thanks for sharing!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! I appreciate you taking the time to comment as well.

  • @angelahickson3947
    @angelahickson3947 2 роки тому

    Stunning! There are no other words.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Angela! That’s very kind.

  • @diywithtarnya
    @diywithtarnya 2 роки тому

    Soooooo much talent! I am so loving this and your paper is beautiful. 😍😍😍

  • @kayhenry6293
    @kayhenry6293 2 роки тому

    The decoupage and paint treatments are fabulous! I usually don’t care for that furniture style but you made this piece gorgeous.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Kay! I really appreciate that 🥰

  • @leeannoneal5537
    @leeannoneal5537 2 роки тому

    The table is so pretty! And I love your decoupage papers! You are so talented and you inspire me with each piece you share. One of these days I hope to be brave enough to blend my paint colors together like you do 😊. You make it look easy-and fun.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Lee Ann- thank you! I hope you are brave enough to blend some paint one day as well! Just pick two that are close to each other. And then when you start getting comfortable with that, change it up. It only takes doing it to start feeling like you can. I swear it is easy and fun!

  • @marynapier2007
    @marynapier2007 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on your new decoupage papers. You always transform furniture into beautiful pieces and this was no exxeption.

  • @lubblyjubblyfurniture
    @lubblyjubblyfurniture 2 роки тому

    Wow beautiful papers, well done so beautiful

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thanks, Meg! Can’t wait to see your duckling!

  • @diytainment
    @diytainment 2 роки тому

    Your pieces are always so nice! Wonderful job as usual!🙂👌🏽

  • @GodsChosenOne1986
    @GodsChosenOne1986 2 роки тому

    You are just so talented and have an amazing eye. Your decoupage papers are beautiful 🧡🧡

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate that🥰

  • @donnanoecker3989
    @donnanoecker3989 2 роки тому

    Wow! I think this is my favorite. You are a master!

  • @cathyjackson5959
    @cathyjackson5959 2 роки тому

    I Love❤️💫❤️!!! Romantic beach!!! Your artistry is sooo gorgeous 🦋🕊🦋

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Cathy! Ooo! I like that, Romantic Beach!

  • @flipfurnituremom9928
    @flipfurnituremom9928 2 роки тому

    Other beautiful piece, I love so much how this turned out ❤️❤️

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, friend! So fun being a part of the challenge with you!

  • @KnowCanDo
    @KnowCanDo 2 роки тому

    I love your vision and artistic eye!

  • @secondchanceohana
    @secondchanceohana 2 роки тому +1

    Taryn, you are such an artist! This little table is gorgeous! Congratulations on getting your own line of decoupage papers! That is amazing!👏👏👏😍😍😍

  • @alisavogt2892
    @alisavogt2892 2 роки тому

    Love this technique and your papers are amazing!

  • @farmhousefrugally
    @farmhousefrugally 2 роки тому

    Love the paper and that beautiful natural top.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Yes, I was so pleased with the top. So light and airy.

  • @deborahmatatall
    @deborahmatatall 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous piece! I love the white wax rather than the dark. White wax creates an aged look by “fading” the colors, like a cotton dress bleached in the sun. I think it’s ethereal rather than the more somber look from dark wax. I’m so excited you got to use some of the “extra” moulds on this little cabinet! They are perfect for the doors and you didn’t have to wait!😄 I checked out your papers on Zazzle and they are beautiful and romantic!🌸

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Yes! White wax all the way!!! And I know, already finished moulds are so much more fun 😂 Thank you!!!

  • @chalmadanes4291
    @chalmadanes4291 2 роки тому

    Love it all. Multi talented. Great job

  • @OurFurnitureFlippingAdventure
    @OurFurnitureFlippingAdventure 2 роки тому

    So excited for you and your new papers!

  • @kathleenhernandez3772
    @kathleenhernandez3772 2 роки тому

    This so beautiful you did a fabulous job on this piece

  • @statementdesigns
    @statementdesigns 2 роки тому

    I love this Taryn. Love those papers too. Can't wait to get mine❣

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, LaVonne! I can’t wait to see what you do with it!

  • @isabelacha4828
    @isabelacha4828 2 роки тому

    FELICITACIONES! ! ! DE LO MÁS BONITO QUE HE. VISTO EN MUCHO TIEMPO... USTED ES UNA GRAN, GRAN ARTISTA... ..

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      That is so very kind of you to say, Isabel. Thank you very very much!!!

  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers 2 роки тому

    Great job 👏

  • @ednaalegria8710
    @ednaalegria8710 2 роки тому

    Love your paper and the blending.

  • @CreepDesignsbyTwitch
    @CreepDesignsbyTwitch 2 роки тому

    Stunning work as always! That paper looks amazing xo

  • @willow_alley
    @willow_alley 2 роки тому

    Good gravy! I got anxiety when I saw all those tiny spindles but you handled them like the pro that you are!! Looove that decoupage paper. It’s quirky like you😁 That piece went from ugly duckling to a unique and beautiful swan.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Spindles give me anxiety as well 🤣 And yes, quirky is the perfect descriptor! Thanks, Lizza!

  • @debehmann8791
    @debehmann8791 2 роки тому

    Great work! It turned out beautiful!

  • @lisakendoll1953
    @lisakendoll1953 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! I love how you take an old piece and update it and give it a gorgeous new life. Congrats on your new line of decoupage papers. Your talent never ceases to amaze!❤️❤️

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Lisa! The old pieces are the best pieces in my book😍

  • @lindseyg9429
    @lindseyg9429 2 роки тому +2

    I love how you blended your beautiful image around your whole piece! Absolutely gorgeous 💖 Congratulations on your decoupage papers. I was hoping you would get your own line since you have such talent! I love them!!! 💖💞💝 I can’t wait to see what gorgeous pieces you create with all of them 💗

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much, Lindsey! I’m so excited about them!

  • @ChicAntiquebyHolly
    @ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 роки тому

    Beautiful job!

  • @carolinemoore2489
    @carolinemoore2489 2 роки тому

    Lovely queen of blending, was blending four colours today , I think I got more on myself , but practice makes perfect 👍🏼

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Oh girl, you’re speaking my language with a four color blend! And I don’t have a pair of pants without paint on them anymore 😂

  • @sandraisabel898
    @sandraisabel898 2 роки тому

    Your are so kind
    And your work is so beautiful and delicate
    Thank you for sharing 🌸

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so very much, Sandra. I really appreciate that 🥰

    • @sandraisabel898
      @sandraisabel898 2 роки тому

      @@elegantupgrades i am from Portugal.i have seen this vídeo more than once.today i showed it to my Mother.She does not understand a word ,but kept saying: She is so kind and beautiful!
      Thanks to you i Will try this technic,since the artist that that inspire you in this work has not made videos yet.I admire her very much too.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Oh! Tell your mother I said thank you as well!

  • @barbaraeaves6442
    @barbaraeaves6442 2 роки тому

    So clever it looks stunning 😍

  • @UniqueUpcycles
    @UniqueUpcycles 2 роки тому

    Love this! 😍

  • @CopperCactusDIY
    @CopperCactusDIY 2 роки тому +1

    Ooh Taryn I'm in love with your decoupage paper! Congrats on the collection launch! 🎉 The paint is a nice compliment and the way you brought everything together with the wax. 😍 This piece is so you. Love it!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much, Jenn. I love that you said it’s “so you”. It’s fun when others can see us through our art.

  • @retadearing4602
    @retadearing4602 2 роки тому

    You are so talented & the paper is beautiful Great job 💜🕉

  • @marthajones1506
    @marthajones1506 2 роки тому

    Absolutely gorgeous girl!!

  • @cassandrasuzannelalonde4758
    @cassandrasuzannelalonde4758 2 роки тому

    I just checked out your zazzle page and hit the follow button. Your papers are beautiful and touch my heart.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Oh, Cassie! That’s the nicest thing to say- THANK YOU!

  • @rubymimosa
    @rubymimosa 2 роки тому

    This is spectacular!! Wow! Love it…you’ve got a new subscriber!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! And welcome! So happy to have you here.

  • @shawnas464
    @shawnas464 2 роки тому

    First time watching your work and I really like it! Nicely done video too

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Shawna! Glad you enjoyed my video!

  • @gailbutler3310
    @gailbutler3310 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful as always! Congratulations on your new line of papers!

  • @anaduyos9440
    @anaduyos9440 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!!!!

  • @pollyporter-campbell7493
    @pollyporter-campbell7493 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @richardjones8236
    @richardjones8236 2 роки тому

    Another high quality make-over. Great job in bringing it back to life.
    But it's not fair to let you compete on an even playing field with everyone else. We need to come up with a handicapping system so those of us less talented have at least a chance in these challenges.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Haha! We all have our own handicaps! And we all start somewhere. There are a lot of techniques I’m still learning. I just take you all along with me.

  • @paintandponies
    @paintandponies 2 роки тому

    So beautiful ❤️

  • @barbarajohnston5400
    @barbarajohnston5400 2 роки тому

    beautiful!!!

  • @rebeccavinyard2899
    @rebeccavinyard2899 2 роки тому

    I ordered some paper today. Love your designs!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      What?!?! So cool, Rebecca! Thank you! You’ll have to show me what you do with it!

  • @debraneria4242
    @debraneria4242 2 роки тому

    I Love your new papers ....Girl Just When I Think Your UBER Talented You Outdo Yourself and Go above And beyond and Wow ...I just love How beautiful this table is. ...I'm gonna Do a Standing jewelry armoire and I MIGHT Do a simple Blend...well TRY anyways 🥰❣️🤣❣️❣️

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Debra! DO IT! I’ll be on the lookout for your armoire…

    • @debraneria4242
      @debraneria4242 2 роки тому

      @@elegantupgrades I will Prime it today 🤣❣️❣️

  • @jojones6191
    @jojones6191 2 роки тому

    Beautiful.

  • @shabbytwo1787
    @shabbytwo1787 2 роки тому

    LOVE this channel❗❣️

  • @rebeccabarnes4863
    @rebeccabarnes4863 2 роки тому +1

    Well that explains that. I was wondering if you painted these images or drew them or what, now that I know you are a photographer I get it. I used to design book covers and would spend hours and hours hunting for photos to composite together. I did some photos myself but they never turned out like I had them in my mind. I used a lot from the free section of Deviant Art, or just stock art, that helped but I always wished I could do it myself.
    Your papers are marvelous, marvelous darling! You must have a very busy life. Congratulations!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Rebecca! Wow, designing book covers would be such a fun job! And yes, editing takes hours and hours, but I usually don’t realize it until the day is gone 😂 It’s one of those tasks I get lost in. I do a lot less of it now that I have a toddler. They are demanding little things 😅

  • @rosar.d.5011
    @rosar.d.5011 2 роки тому

    Felicidades. Precioso todo lo que haces..¡¡¡¡

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl 2 роки тому

    Aaagh I was so excited when I saw the piece you were working on cos I thought "oh this is the piece she's using her own papers on". Fabulous. You did such a great job and those papers are awesome. I was over peeking at your collection. You've got a great artistic eye. Love them.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Emer! I was so excited to use one of them!

  • @lauradyer8532
    @lauradyer8532 2 роки тому

    Beautiful 😍

  • @wendywhitney8269
    @wendywhitney8269 2 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @cassandrasuzannelalonde4758
    @cassandrasuzannelalonde4758 2 роки тому

    Hi you all from Murfreesboro Tennessee

  • @A-Minor-Music
    @A-Minor-Music 2 роки тому

    I prefer a solid color on the bottom but do appreciate you showing us your blending technique

  • @hephzibah1966
    @hephzibah1966 2 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @mermaidtales3639
    @mermaidtales3639 2 роки тому

    Just a little fyi, I use a combo of a hairdryer and an iron with parchment paper and I have almost zero wrinkles, bubbling or ripping doing decoupaging. And I use cheap dollar store tissue paper.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Great tip. I’ll pin it for others to check out.

  • @siriusgodstar
    @siriusgodstar 2 роки тому

    very excellent

  • @2friesshortofabigmac407
    @2friesshortofabigmac407 2 роки тому

    Loctite rust neutralizer sprays clear stops rust but doesn't change the color... for the hardware it should be perfect to save the patina... try it on other projects first so you can see results ... I refinish metal pony carts and bought it... it works great but for my needs I prefer rust oleum brand as it turns rust black so I know I sprayed enough... hope you see this it may help

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 2 роки тому

    🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼
    (l'm not a bot, l'm a real person who is a terrible typist so l use copy/paste)
    ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀

  • @toniagarcia2885
    @toniagarcia2885 2 роки тому +1

    Very pretty.. Question..is thinner or thicker paper better to decoupage with? 🤔

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      It’s all about preference. I like working with thicker paper because it’s easier to work with. But if I’m doing thicker paper I like it within a frame or going all the way to the edge of a piece so you can’t see the edge of the paper. Thin paper doesn’t leave an edge and looks like it belongs on a piece because it almost becomes part of it and you can’t see a definitive line, but it tears very easily. So I use all of them depending on the situation.

  • @nonehandle688
    @nonehandle688 2 роки тому

    Definitely not my taste, but I really like the papers you made.

  • @karenlouisereeder4501
    @karenlouisereeder4501 2 роки тому

    Brilliant as usual Taryn, but please don't show us the 'after' right at the beginning especially when it's nearly 22 minutes long 🎨

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Karen. And I usually don’t, it was just for this challenge. Next video will be back to my normal “no intro” style.

    • @karenlouisereeder4501
      @karenlouisereeder4501 2 роки тому

      @@elegantupgrades That's great I love your work especially the Alice in Wonderland table from a while ago x

  • @myozzio5025
    @myozzio5025 2 роки тому

    Every time the reveal is at the start it spoils the reveal at the end. Like watching a mystery movie and being told who the villain is. Why do some of you guys do that?????

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      I would tend to agree with you. I typically don’t unless I have to introduce a collaboration- which is the case here. But I find that most of my audience doesn’t’ seem to mind the rare occasions I have to change it up.

  • @paulahubbard9704
    @paulahubbard9704 2 роки тому

    I'm unsubscribing. Here's why. I get notifications along with a blue dot to tell me that there's a new video. I click on the video only to see a request that I set up a second request for the premiere or a video soon to be released. Ridiculous.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Sorry about that, Paula. Unfortunately I have nothing to do with that. It’s just one of the things UA-cam does that I have no control over. I hope you have a wonderful day.

    • @paulahubbard9704
      @paulahubbard9704 2 роки тому

      @@elegantupgrades I will still be watching and enjoying your videos, just without a subscription. Didn't mean to sound harsh.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thanks for clarifying! It’s frustrating to us creators as well when our subscribers are unhappy because of something we have no control over. Thanks for continuing to watch, Paula!