I learn lots watching you and I very much find inspiration in your creations. I love how you offer a close up of your work whilst explaining the process and why you decide to to that particular technique. I've followed you from the beginning and I'm thrilled to have purchased some of your own decoupage designs. I love all you do and best wishes for your health that you've mentioned , I know from my own experience how it can be a real struggle at times ❤
Sylvia how kind what a thoughtful and kind message.... I love you that you have stayed with us and also that you have bought paper... I appreciate your watching and commenting Lel x
I love how your artistic eye can take all those disparate elements and see how beautiful it will be with them all together. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤💕
Gosh, I don’t know! I think this is my favorite one now! I’m so glad you ended up with the beautiful blue on this one. The cherub handles are perfect! Everything tied together so well! I wasn’t sure how you could make that piece of furniture more beautiful but you did it! I loved all the little details of the piece, and you highlighted all of them. ❤❤❤❤❤
I have to say (although I'm a new subscriber) that of all the channels I've seen, yours is one of the few who could not possibly make a video too long. Absolutely dense with great and useful information. A single tip is worth hours of time to anyone serious about doing this. Wait till they realize furniture is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to where these techniques are usable. What an incredibly useful channel! Thank you! :)
I am happy to see you back in form and creating another awsome piece in the comfort of your house. Blending is the part i struggle the most with. I could watch you for hours doing it and listen to all your comments. Stay well ❤
Oh so beautiful! I enjoyed this longer video showing your blending and decoupage techniques. You give baby step by step instructions. I and others I'm sure feel that we are right there with you. The best is your thinking out loud💕
I love blending in decoupage papers that’s why I use so many, you do it beautifully, it took me a while to figure out how to add in extra colour from the colours that are only touches on your paper, hope that makes sense, it’s what makes our work unique even if lots of people use the same designs, this piece is lovely, you use colour wonderfully, it’s what attracts me to your work and papers. I want to large sets of drawers and my partner is looking at wood drawers(he knows I love wood) and I said to him, no we don’t need to spend that kind of money we can buy old solid drawers and I’ll paint and decoupage them to get exactly what I want, and we save furniture, what’s not to love.
Just looking at this piece makes the heart skip a beat Absolutely love the choices you made and the colors used Thank you for sharing your talent in such a genuine real way Love how you and Martin put these videos together He's so quiet in the background Like he's watching along like the rest of us Seeing what you'll create next Wow !
Thanks so much I'm really glad you like it. I'm quietly spoken so I wear a mic marty doesn't wear one so his voice is not picked up but believe me he is not quite ha ha ha Yesterday when filming it was his tummy rumbling. He does like watching things happen and is often a little concerned about my choices. Thanks so much for watching and commenting Lel x
Absolutely stunning (and I thought it was beautiful to begin with!) I was mesmerized, watching you every step of the way! Thanks so much for showing and sharing about each step, each technique.
Absolutely fabulous video filled with so many wonderful nuggets of learning opportunities. Thank you so much for making this informative videos for us all to watch and learn from.
I have no words!!! You have left me speechless, and that’s hard to do!!! Your work is impeccable, and the style in which you teach, is second to none!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your knowledge with us!! ❤
Very beautiful! I would love another tutorial on blending decoupage with other elements! I learned so much and want to keep learning! Awesome job Lel❤️❤️❤️❤️
So inspiring! I would love to come over for a week long - in person- live tutorial. The stuff dreams are made of! Thank you for taking the time and trouble to teach us these fabulous techniques.
I love it! Fan-tastic artwork! I think even Martyn was blown away by it (hence the sniffling in the background - he was just so emotional). LOLOL. Love ya both, thanks for the awesome video.🥰I love L-O-N-G videos. I kept going back and forth to the barn to do finish coats while I watched it so it took me two hours to see it - I can't stay up there because it wasn't even 30 degrees F there today. Soooo cold (2 degrees this morning.) 🥶
@@MadebyMarley It is!! Nothing like a cold barn and you know what I'm talking about! Yes, I have my tattoo picked out. I just need to decide on an appropriate piece for it! I'm excited - you are doing it, aren't you? I love our community! 😘
My kind of an autistic brain gets cramps when I'm watching you start on a piece but by the end I get heart-shaped eyes by the stunning and gorgeous outcome. Bravo Lady, you nail it! 😍
Hi Lel, Hi Marty. what a gorgeous piece. I watched it over a course of several meals, ha, ha. So happy you got this piece so inexpensively. it is beautiful and even more so with everything you have done to it. You are right, it is easy to blend when stippling. I shall be stippling on my little wall decor in a few minutes (ha, ha). I was quite surprised when I accidentally discovered it a couple of years ago. The tricky part is when painting flatly across. (Yikes). I thought this was your own decoupage paper, but I looked twice and didn't find it in your store. Yup, stuff dries super quickly in warm/dry climates. Ha, ha. I know that you have to concentrate on your work (unless you do voice over like Debi of Debi's Diary does), but I loved your story of how you were growing up in a small sea side town. Thank you for sharing it. And, your subscribers are growing. Yupee! Finally, Marty, what a beautiful music you played at the end! What is it? Do you have a link for it? Thank you. Hugs to you both. Eve
first time I watched your work, didn't know if I hated it or liked it. But I did admire your boldness. I have to say that I now look forward to new videos. Some are still a bit busy for me, but some are outstandingly beautiful to me. Thankyou.
I understand art is supposed to make us feel that way.... I also understand that not everything I do can suit everyone. I admire your honest comment.... My mum says some of my furniture is gaudy... Ha ha Just remember if you like some elements take the concept and change it to suit your style. I make statement furniture but by changing colours and pairing back the design it could be just right for you.... Love Lel x
I just started the video, and I almost fainted when you said what you got this beauty for lol. This is literally my dream piece. Even if you don’t redo it and create content using this gorgeous piece, it’s incredible to use as is. How is it still in that greatest shape and oh my goodness The the veneers are remarkable and in perfect condition. But I can’t wait to see you work your magic, and do all your tactics to this piece. The truth is the beauty of this piece of furniture, the style, and the quality. It is in this moment, I wouldn’t trust anybody else to do a total artistic redo of it. I’m afraid they’d make it less. But I am not worried in the least with it in your hands💞.
Another piece of artistic excellence and seemingly endless source of talent, skills and creativity. So inspiring. My "Peacock Parade Cabinet of Curiosities" is almost complete and I look forward to sharing it with you, especially since you were the inspiration. Thank you for the video. Hugs!
Wow I think I’ve said this before but I’m sure this piece is my favourite the flowers are absolutely beautiful colours & adding the words & everything else just makes it a masterpiece, 👌x
#Replay You are such an incredible artist. I just discovered you at the new IOD release and you have showed me so much already. You have such a talent for painting but also teaching. Thank you.
I always question your piece at the beginning but they always turn out as unique beauties💋💋 Thank you you've taught me so much. love your work💖 and Hi to cameraman Martin
I understand this is why I say trust your process..I have an idea in my head what it's going to look like.... And I can imagine at some points viewer's might think I have lost it.... I will tell marty you said hello Lel x
Ha ha ha sometimes I do in my head think oh no its a step to far but I just keep thinking about my plan in my head. Ha ha ha ha I'm laughing Georgia thanks for that funny comment I love it Lel x
Watching this video for a second time. Goodness, it seems completely new to me since I have no memory of having watched it before! Must be getting old, feeble minded ~ sigh... Thoroghly enjoyed it, amazed at the transformation. How do you do it? What appears as a haphazard mess, you magically pull it together creating a beautiful piece of art. I noticed that you also added some stamping, but didn't demonstrate that part... It seems to me, this is the type of project that you most enjoy doing. Not fully planned out that you pull together as it goes. Honestly, you blow my mind. Hopefully, I will now remember this project and will try to incorporate some of the techniques you used in my own pieces. It's a joy watching you work! Love always, Sydni
Thanks Sydni..... I do plan the look or how I plan it to look.... But often I work backward I find the large pieces and get my positioning right and then try and blend it together this is where I kind of fly by my seat of my pants ..... I sometimes stray from my original concept when I get closer to the end if I think it's needing something. Generally they often finish as I had imagined or kind of close to my original drawing. There are some videos where I don't plan I just have fun, I pretend I'm not in front of a camera and do what I like but they are few and far between. X x x
I am rolling on you.... Finest Seeds and Pulbs...lol Once again proving how you adapt and overcome & make it your own. I so wished you lived coast. I just want to come see you create from start to finish. They way your minds works. I don't paint for sell...just piece for me... well that is the intention but I need to get my but in gear.
Hi, Of all the youtube´s I watch, I watch yours's over and over again. That´s because you teach!! I am learning so much with you and before I ask the question you are answering it !! Ha Ha!! Question? Can I paint with chalk paint on melamine? I had a carpenter made me here in Peru a cabinet for my crafts, just like the one like Dreambox. The front was plain so I added small wood long molding in the middle (made a long rectangle), it looks better. I want it French country but elegant and some color. I´ve Been practicing your style of painting (blending) , but with my acrylic paint , until I buy chalk paint. I will be going to U.S. next week so I'll get some molds while I´m there for my doctor visit´s. Here in Peru they only sell chalk paint from Rust-Oleum can I use that? Annie Soloan paint doesn't send to Peru. I hope you can answer me before I come back to Peru. Please look into The colorful mountains of Peru !! You´ll see how nature colors those mountain´s naturally. And how the indigenous people dress up their Lama´s. I know you love color. You´ll love this.
Yes you can paint melamine with rustoleum paint, I started years ago with rustoleum and it will do perfectly. You may need 2 coats and don't forget to seal it with top coat or wax. oh and yes I'm already looking at Peru as inspiration X X ❤️ Have a safe trip to the states and stay well. Lel X ❤️
Fab result - as always! So many cool ideas. My brain is exploding with inspiration. Thank you for sharing. You mention printing the free source images, which is a great idea. But where do I buy decoupage paper to print on? Thanks.
Well our paper is special paper that is made for our large printing printers but if I'm honest any paper you can print on just your normal printer paper but remember your printer needs to be a laser or it will smear. X X ❤️
Lel, that is absolutely stunning can't believe no one wanted it and you got it for $15. Bet you wish you could do that every day! It did take me 2 cups of tea to get through it 🤣. One time could you show how long you leave the inlays on when using topcoat and then taking them off again? Sometimes I get it perfect and sometimes it's a disaster.
Absolutely unbelievable ..Beautiful and Worth So Much more ( id think it wouod have been donated somewhere if not bought at Auction. I think you got Lucky that Day ☘️....but hate to say..on these pieces as before..I couldn't paint over it 😢😊😭💔I WANT IT !!
Queensweet, I dont know where you are in the world and how many piece like this you come across, but here in the UK they are all to familiar in the Auction rooms and on marketplace. And the simple truth is, they would end up in landfill. I'm a furniture Artist. Every single video I do, I paint furniture, which sells and is a good business for me. I understand that maybe you would not have painted it but you dont own the piece and as the owner of it, It's my choice to do what I do ha ha. How about having a look around youtube for furniture restoration videos, as I feel this maybe more what you would like. My channel is built on like minded people who do what I do, so maybe my channel is not the one for you. This being said, we welcome all and if you do enjoy what we do then stick around, there will be many more pieces like this coming to be given a new lease of life with paint. :) :)
I will think about a video, it's just it would be hours if I didn't do it off camera and I don't think anyone would watch a video that long many would get bored I think x
Hi Lel. Where did you get the first image. I know you had it sent to you but I mean did you copy it onto tissue paper or something. The fact it seems to become invisible is amazing. I'm hooked on you now. Best teacher ever. Do you have any tips on how to find someone who will sell them for you. I'm in Ireland.
Hi Deborah.... I'm not sure if you know but we own our own decoupage paper Company. I printed the 3 designs onto our paper as its not a design i sell. Our paper is thicker than tissue but its really good for wrinkle free and it rips less. If you want me to print of the 3 images for you and just charge you the price of a 3 pack happy to. Just email sales@madebymarley.co.uk and we can help you out. Thanks so very much for your kind comments.... Blending is just mixing paint to match your background and once you get it you will be addicted ha H Lel x
Thanks Lel. It was the Queen image I was talking about. The iod inlay. Never saw them before. I am going to start with items like sewing or recipe boxes and signs. I have joined an upcycling co-op and when I get to bigger pieces I will take you up on your offer. I have looked at your website and your papers are lovely. I can manage for now with small images but I will get back to you. How big do your papers go?
I generally do but it depends on how your piece looks you don't want to get your perfect blend on then maybe think oh I have to touch that up.... I think I would, I hope this helps x
Hey there Kim, this one was long the blending on the front took a day and I mean from about 9am till 11pm...do you find you loose hours blending? Well I do all the time. I think maybe all in solidly working on this took about 4 days... That's quite quick as I was indoors my paint was drying fast if I had been in my stable studio it would have taken nearly a week as things take longer there. I manage to listen to many audio books in a week... Ha ha Not all my pieces are as long mostly they take a couple of days... While I'm doing all the repetitive painting marty looks after the rest of the buisness like sales and deliveries, website etc I'm lucky as I'm not good at that side.... X x
@@MadebyMarley Girl you are soooo lucky to have Martyn. My husband is still working full time at the moment. He said he'd love to deliver furniture across the US for me when he's retired, then he can play golf along the way home from each destination. I have been focused mostly on jewelry armoires since coming to New Jersey from California (4 years now) as they are easy for me to ship FED EX. They too take me a long while to do as there are so many moving parts, at least a week as I also completely reline them with new velvet. I don't mind them taking long as they sell for a pretty penny when they do, and I too listen to many books while working, so win/win! I just love your style so much and am so excited about these papers. I've been binge watching your UA-cam channel at the shop getting lots of great ideas. Watching your stamping techniques are giving me the confidence to get into my stamp collection now...I usually stick with stenciling as I tend to blob up any stamping situation. Thank you for creating these videos, I know you and Martyn have to put so much time and effort into them and we all really appreciate it. xoxo PS...I made my husband watch Martyn's "Frottage" video last week, he really got a kick out of him!
Hello ♥️ Top coat and sealer are just the same thing.... The last coat the top coat if you like.... I use French chic tuff coat sealer and I used this to apply the parts of the inlays and to seal my piece. Generally however I like to use wax and did add a little yo the front over my sealer when it was finished... Although I didn't show this as it was an afterthought ha ha
It's fabulous Judy often at the antique auction I get lots of pieces that no one wanted.... And for prices that astound me.... X Only one thing to do move to Scotland x
I learn lots watching you and I very much find inspiration in your creations. I love how you offer a close up of your work whilst explaining the process and why you decide to to that particular technique. I've followed you from the beginning and I'm thrilled to have purchased some of your own decoupage designs. I love all you do and best wishes for your health that you've mentioned , I know from my own experience how it can be a real struggle at times ❤
Sylvia how kind what a thoughtful and kind message.... I love you that you have stayed with us and also that you have bought paper...
I appreciate your watching and commenting
Lel x
I love how your artistic eye can take all those disparate elements and see how beautiful it will be with them all together. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤💕
No, thank you for watching and commenting x
Beautiful. There's not one of your pieces that I don't love. Your work is just exquisite and original.
Barbara thanks that's just so very kind of you to say
Lel X ❤️
Gosh, I don’t know! I think this is my favorite one now! I’m so glad you ended up with the beautiful blue on this one. The cherub handles are perfect! Everything tied together so well! I wasn’t sure how you could make that piece of furniture more beautiful but you did it! I loved all the little details of the piece, and you highlighted all of them. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much I'm really glad you liked it x
I have to say (although I'm a new subscriber) that of all the channels I've seen, yours is one of the few who could not possibly make a video too long. Absolutely dense with great and useful information.
A single tip is worth hours of time to anyone serious about doing this. Wait till they realize furniture is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to where these techniques are usable.
What an incredibly useful channel! Thank you! :)
Thanks that is a very kind comment and can we just say how much we appreciate it x
😮WOW, another beautiful piece ‼️
Thanks Athena for your kind words
I am happy to see you back in form and creating another awsome piece in the comfort of your house. Blending is the part i struggle the most with. I could watch you for hours doing it and listen to all your comments. Stay well ❤
Awww it's really cosy in the house I might never want to leave ha ha
I'm so glad you're in your home...where there's heat! ❤️
Oh it's fabulous so warm and cosy actually I don't want to sound ungrateful but it's actually to warm.... Ha ha ha
Girl, you have so much talent. And a Brain that never stops! I came across your videos by chance and so glad you showed up! Enjoy listening to you. ❤
Thank you so much!!
Oh so beautiful! I enjoyed this longer video showing your blending and decoupage techniques. You give baby step by step instructions. I and others I'm sure feel that we are right there with you. The best is your thinking out loud💕
Oh Catherine my apologies that it took so long I try to make them not to boring but sometimes I just wanna make sure others can do it...
Lel x
To teach how to blend is a very very good idea!!!
Glad you think so! X
You simply have been blessed with a God given talent! Watching you create these pieces is so fun❤
That is so fabulous to hear thanks
Lel x
OMG just stunning again Marley. You get such awesome furniture pieces and turn them into fantastic pieces. Thank you and John. Take care.
Thanks so very much it makes me happy that your enjoying the tutorials
Love Lel x
I love blending in decoupage papers that’s why I use so many, you do it beautifully, it took me a while to figure out how to add in extra colour from the colours that are only touches on your paper, hope that makes sense, it’s what makes our work unique even if lots of people use the same designs, this piece is lovely, you use colour wonderfully, it’s what attracts me to your work and papers.
I want to large sets of drawers and my partner is looking at wood drawers(he knows I love wood) and I said to him, no we don’t need to spend that kind of money we can buy old solid drawers and I’ll paint and decoupage them to get exactly what I want, and we save furniture, what’s not to love.
Yes definitely upcycled is the way to go and you will get so much satisfaction from doing it yourself and fun x
My favorite so far by you..this was absolute master class by Made by Marley..thank you so much for all you do❤️❤️❤️
Thanks thanks thanks x x
Just looking at this piece makes the heart skip a beat
Absolutely love the choices you made and the colors used
Thank you for sharing your talent in such a genuine real way
Love how you and Martin put these videos together
He's so quiet in the background
Like he's watching along like the rest of us
Seeing what you'll create next
Wow !
Thanks so much I'm really glad you like it.
I'm quietly spoken so I wear a mic marty doesn't wear one so his voice is not picked up but believe me he is not quite ha ha ha
Yesterday when filming it was his tummy rumbling.
He does like watching things happen and is often a little concerned about my choices.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting
Lel x
Absolutely stunning (and I thought it was beautiful to begin with!)
I was mesmerized, watching you every step of the way!
Thanks so much for showing and sharing about each step, each technique.
It was beautiful but just nit sellable and it's now in its forever home.... The customer was very happy x
Absolutely fabulous video filled with so many wonderful nuggets of learning opportunities. Thank you so much for making this informative videos for us all to watch and learn from.
Thanks so much I'm glad you enjoy our videos and find them enjoyable
I have no words!!! You have left me speechless, and that’s hard to do!!! Your work is impeccable, and the style in which you teach, is second to none!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your knowledge with us!! ❤
Ha ha I can often leave people speechless but not always with furniture ha ha nearly always Marty ha ha ☺️
I love watching your thought process. I have started these huge projects and have learned so much from you!
Awesome! Thank you!
Very beautiful! I would love another tutorial on blending decoupage with other elements! I learned so much and want to keep learning! Awesome job Lel❤️❤️❤️❤️
Okay cassandra I will see what I can dream up x x
As usual a beautiful piece of art. Really love the blending. Glad to see you're staying inside out of cold. Blessings ❤️
Awww thanks Maryka I hope your well.
Lel x
Love love 🎉😅!phenomenally inspiring techniques!
Thanks as always we are grateful you watch us.
Love Lel x
This one is incredible! Don’t forget to put an apostrophe after queen lol what a masterpiece extraordinary I really love love love this piece!
I'm sorry about the punctuation, Lel x
Master class! Your work inspire my job every day! Love All your pieces ❤
Thanks so much sorry it was so long x
Love your videos Marley and Marty.
Thanks so much 💕
Thank you for another fabulous creation! Wow. My eyes just pop watching all you do and I, like others, truly appreciate the teachings!
Thanks Zoe that's kind as usual x
Really beautiful piece
Thanks Wendy x
So inspiring! I would love to come over for a week long - in person- live tutorial. The stuff dreams are made of! Thank you for taking the time and trouble to teach us these fabulous techniques.
Ha ha I would happily have you x
I love it! Fan-tastic artwork! I think even Martyn was blown away by it (hence the sniffling in the background - he was just so emotional). LOLOL. Love ya both, thanks for the awesome video.🥰I love L-O-N-G videos. I kept going back and forth to the barn to do finish coats while I watched it so it took me two hours to see it - I can't stay up there because it wasn't even 30 degrees F there today. Soooo cold (2 degrees this morning.) 🥶
Oh cat it's cruel to work in that temperature. Thanks for watching?
Are you doing the vintage tattoo challenge?
@@MadebyMarley It is!! Nothing like a cold barn and you know what I'm talking about! Yes, I have my tattoo picked out. I just need to decide on an appropriate piece for it! I'm excited - you are doing it, aren't you? I love our community! 😘
My kind of an autistic brain gets cramps when I'm watching you start on a piece but by the end I get heart-shaped eyes by the stunning and gorgeous outcome. Bravo Lady, you nail it! 😍
Ha ha that's good it's just about trusting the process x
Wow, Lel, this is truly a masterpiece ❣️ I love the old world seed packet vibe.
Thanks so much LaVonne.. X x
Thank you so much for this brilliant tutorial. It’s gorgeous 🥰
Thanks Karen x
Hi Lel, Hi Marty.
what a gorgeous piece. I watched it over a course of several meals, ha, ha.
So happy you got this piece so inexpensively. it is beautiful and even more so with everything you have done to it.
You are right, it is easy to blend when stippling. I shall be stippling on my little wall decor in a few minutes (ha, ha). I was quite surprised when I accidentally discovered it a couple of years ago. The tricky part is when painting flatly across. (Yikes).
I thought this was your own decoupage paper, but I looked twice and didn't find it in your store.
Yup, stuff dries super quickly in warm/dry climates. Ha, ha.
I know that you have to concentrate on your work (unless you do voice over like Debi of Debi's Diary does), but I loved your story of how you were growing up in a small sea side town. Thank you for sharing it.
And, your subscribers are growing. Yupee!
Finally, Marty, what a beautiful music you played at the end! What is it? Do you have a link for it? Thank you.
Hugs to you both.
Eve
I'm sorry it was so long there was so much to show on this one x
@@MadebyMarley Darling Lel. I loved it. I had more time to spend with you and Marty, in your world of love, creativity, fun and kindness. Hugs, Eve
Wonderfully done! I can’t wait to try to create a blended piece using decoupage. TY for walking us thru it and giving encouragement!
Oh you will love it blending is addictive and great fun x
Absolutely stunning! Love your tutorials… thank you for sharing 😀
Thanks so much x
first time I watched your work, didn't know if I hated it or liked it. But I did admire your boldness. I have to say that I now look forward to new videos. Some are still a bit busy for me, but some are outstandingly beautiful to me. Thankyou.
I understand art is supposed to make us feel that way.... I also understand that not everything I do can suit everyone. I admire your honest comment....
My mum says some of my furniture is gaudy... Ha ha
Just remember if you like some elements take the concept and change it to suit your style. I make statement furniture but by changing colours and pairing back the design it could be just right for you....
Love Lel x
I just started the video, and I almost fainted when you said what you got this beauty for lol. This is literally my dream piece. Even if you don’t redo it and create content using this gorgeous piece, it’s incredible to use as is. How is it still in that greatest shape and oh my goodness The the veneers are remarkable and in perfect condition. But I can’t wait to see you work your magic, and do all your tactics to this piece. The truth is the beauty of this piece of furniture, the style, and the quality. It is in this moment, I wouldn’t trust anybody else to do a total artistic redo of it. I’m afraid they’d make it less. But I am not worried in the least with it in your hands💞.
I literally wanna cry and scream at the thought that this came that close to going to the landfill
I know sometimes I just don't understand why people no longer see the beauty in these pieces Mikki x
This was a fabulous tutorial! I have the perfect piece to do a Made by Marley inspired. 💜💜
Well you go for it and remember to show me how it came out x
Stunning piece, love all the colors and how you stipple-blend them. Isn't the mix mat just the bomb!?!
Oh my that mix matt is better than anything I have bought in a long time.... X
Another piece of artistic excellence and seemingly endless source of talent, skills and creativity. So inspiring. My "Peacock Parade Cabinet of Curiosities" is almost complete and I look forward to sharing it with you, especially since you were the inspiration. Thank you for the video. Hugs!
I can't wait to see it and thanks for your kind words and comments
That is just stunning. Glad I found this channel
Thanks Joanne x
Love it Lel!! Lets of great information!! Turned out beautifully as usual
Thanks glad it was useful apologies it was so long x
Wow I think I’ve said this before but I’m sure this piece is my favourite the flowers are absolutely beautiful colours & adding the words & everything else just makes it a masterpiece, 👌x
Thanks Valerie it all came together although it must have looked like I'm mad in the beginning
Lel x
Beautiful piece ❤😮
Thank you! 😊
Wow! That turned out beautifully!!!
Thanks so much and thanks for watching
Lel x
I really loved it. It is amazing how you can transform a piece of furniture into Unique wonderful art! Congratulations 🎉
Thanks so much for watching and commenting x ❤️
Beautiful!!
Thanks for commenting and watching
Lel x
#Replay You are such an incredible artist. I just discovered you at the new IOD release and you have showed me so much already. You have such a talent for painting but also teaching. Thank you.
I'm so glad you did and thanks for being with us x
Fantastico lavoro. ❤
Thanks so much 💕
Stunning!
Thanks cat.... It was a really cute one x
I always question your piece at the beginning but they always turn out as unique beauties💋💋 Thank you you've taught me so much. love your work💖 and Hi to cameraman Martin
I understand this is why I say trust your process..I have an idea in my head what it's going to look like.... And I can imagine at some points viewer's might think I have lost it....
I will tell marty you said hello
Lel x
Stunning piece 🥰
Thanks so much x
Stunning!!
Thanks Ann x
For leaving a kind comment and for watching
Lel x
Great video on blending! And working with what you have!
Yes.... Blending can be tricky but its a thing you just take your time on. Thank you so much, x
Thanks Mel. I learned a lot about the blending and I'm probably going to try some of those inlays. I'll give it a go! Beautiful piece just love it!
Yes Cathy give them a crack.... You will not be disappointed
Oh she’s so beautiful 😍
Thanks so much Karen x
I love these WTF to OMG moments😅 Lel this is outstanding!!! 🤍🤍🤍
Ha ha ha sometimes I do in my head think oh no its a step to far but I just keep thinking about my plan in my head. Ha ha ha ha I'm laughing
Georgia thanks for that funny comment I love it
Lel x
Watching this video for a second time. Goodness, it seems completely new to me since I have no memory of having watched it before! Must be getting old, feeble minded ~ sigh... Thoroghly enjoyed it, amazed at the transformation. How do you do it? What appears as a haphazard mess, you magically pull it together creating a beautiful piece of art. I noticed that you also added some stamping, but didn't demonstrate that part... It seems to me, this is the type of project that you most enjoy doing. Not fully planned out that you pull together as it goes. Honestly, you blow my mind. Hopefully, I will now remember this project and will try to incorporate some of the techniques you used in my own pieces. It's a joy watching you work! Love always, Sydni
Thanks Sydni..... I do plan the look or how I plan it to look.... But often I work backward I find the large pieces and get my positioning right and then try and blend it together this is where I kind of fly by my seat of my pants ..... I sometimes stray from my original concept when I get closer to the end if I think it's needing something. Generally they often finish as I had imagined or kind of close to my original drawing.
There are some videos where I don't plan I just have fun, I pretend I'm not in front of a camera and do what I like but they are few and far between.
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Lovely!
Thanks so much ❤️
Mel it would be great if you could do a tutorial on blending and how to mix colours to get the colour you need please
I will think about it.... X x
Oh my.. love, love, love it.. 💞
Thanks joy... It was a lovely piece to paint x
WOW 🤩 amazing
Thanks so much x
Stunning piece! 😍
Thanks so much for letting me know you like it and for watching
Lel x
Luv it! Luv your videos, you cover all aspects of the process! 😊
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like them we are very grateful ❤️😊
I am rolling on you.... Finest Seeds and Pulbs...lol Once again proving how you adapt and overcome & make it your own. I so wished you lived coast. I just want to come see you create from start to finish. They way your minds works. I don't paint for sell...just piece for me... well that is the intention but I need to get my but in gear.
Pulbs..... Ha ha well sometimes you just have to roll with what you have x
Good to see you. Have been missing you.
Ha ha here I am like the crazy painty lady I am x x
Hi, Of all the youtube´s I watch, I watch yours's over and over again. That´s because you teach!! I am learning so much with you and before I ask the question you are answering it !! Ha Ha!! Question? Can I paint with chalk paint on melamine? I had a carpenter made me here in Peru a cabinet for my crafts, just like the one like Dreambox. The front was plain so I added small wood long molding in the middle (made a long rectangle), it looks better. I want it French country but elegant and some color. I´ve Been practicing your style of painting (blending) , but with my acrylic paint , until I buy chalk paint. I will be going to U.S. next week so I'll get some molds while I´m there for my doctor visit´s. Here in Peru they only sell chalk paint from Rust-Oleum can I use that? Annie Soloan paint doesn't send to Peru. I hope you can answer me before I come back to Peru. Please look into The colorful mountains of Peru !! You´ll see how nature colors those mountain´s naturally. And how the indigenous people dress up their Lama´s. I know you love color. You´ll love this.
Yes you can paint melamine with rustoleum paint, I started years ago with rustoleum and it will do perfectly. You may need 2 coats and don't forget to seal it with top coat or wax. oh and yes I'm already looking at Peru as inspiration X X ❤️
Have a safe trip to the states and stay well.
Lel X ❤️
Fab result - as always! So many cool ideas. My brain is exploding with inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
You mention printing the free source images, which is a great idea. But where do I buy decoupage paper to print on?
Thanks.
Well our paper is special paper that is made for our large printing printers but if I'm honest any paper you can print on just your normal printer paper but remember your printer needs to be a laser or it will smear. X X ❤️
so, so lovely!
Hi Deb.... Thanks for watching and commenting and following as usual... I always look for you.
Lel x
Lel, that is absolutely stunning can't believe no one wanted it and you got it for $15. Bet you wish you could do that every day! It did take me 2 cups of tea to get through it 🤣. One time could you show how long you leave the inlays on when using topcoat and then taking them off again? Sometimes I get it perfect and sometimes it's a disaster.
Mmm Linda yes I will next inlay project I will run over times that work best for me.... Thanks for watching x x
Oh and sorry it was so long....
Well Another Beauty!
Just in AWW ! Truly Amazing! ❤ Ya
Thanks so much Ondina for watching and leaving us a comment
Lel x
Absolutely unbelievable ..Beautiful and Worth So Much more ( id think it wouod have been donated somewhere if not bought at Auction. I think you got Lucky that Day ☘️....but hate to say..on these pieces as before..I couldn't paint over it 😢😊😭💔I WANT IT !!
Queensweet, I dont know where you are in the world and how many piece like this you come across, but here in the UK they are all to familiar in the Auction rooms and on marketplace. And the simple truth is, they would end up in landfill. I'm a furniture Artist. Every single video I do, I paint furniture, which sells and is a good business for me. I understand that maybe you would not have painted it but you dont own the piece and as the owner of it, It's my choice to do what I do ha ha. How about having a look around youtube for furniture restoration videos, as I feel this maybe more what you would like. My channel is built on like minded people who do what I do, so maybe my channel is not the one for you. This being said, we welcome all and if you do enjoy what we do then stick around, there will be many more pieces like this coming to be given a new lease of life with paint. :) :)
AMAZEBALLS!!!!!!!!
H ha ha thanks so sorry it was so long
LOVE THIS
Thanks got your kind comment x
It's absolutely gorgeous.
Beautiful colours.
I love everything about your videos.
Thanks so very much x x
I would love to watch you do it from start to finish without you leaving 😂 so we learn more about mixing colours blending etc
I will think about a video, it's just it would be hours if I didn't do it off camera and I don't think anyone would watch a video that long many would get bored I think x
Also is chalk paint essential. I have been using acrylic emulsion but haven't tried blending it.
Mmmm I'm not sure I blend acrylics generally but I'm unsure about emulsion you could always test on an old board first..... See how you get on x
Hi Lel. Where did you get the first image. I know you had it sent to you but I mean did you copy it onto tissue paper or something. The fact it seems to become invisible is amazing. I'm hooked on you now. Best teacher ever. Do you have any tips on how to find someone who will sell them for you. I'm in Ireland.
Hi Deborah....
I'm not sure if you know but we own our own decoupage paper Company. I printed the 3 designs onto our paper as its not a design i sell.
Our paper is thicker than tissue but its really good for wrinkle free and it rips less.
If you want me to print of the 3 images for you and just charge you the price of a 3 pack happy to.
Just email sales@madebymarley.co.uk and we can help you out.
Thanks so very much for your kind comments.... Blending is just mixing paint to match your background and once you get it you will be addicted ha H
Lel x
Thanks Lel. It was the Queen image I was talking about. The iod inlay. Never saw them before. I am going to start with items like sewing or recipe boxes and signs. I have joined an upcycling co-op and when I get to bigger pieces I will take you up on your offer. I have looked at your website and your papers are lovely. I can manage for now with small images but I will get back to you. How big do your papers go?
Hey Deborah fab I love that your getting into upcycyled items that's how I started.....
The papers are A3.
Let me know how your projects go x
Thanks.
Ha! Wish you were here. Do you do the inside and door rims. I've only seen the white rabbit cabinet before this one.
I generally do but it depends on how your piece looks you don't want to get your perfect blend on then maybe think oh I have to touch that up....
I think I would, I hope this helps x
Where did you get that amazing angel handles you put on the drawers? 😮
TK Max always check there x
Thanks 👍
THIS! Is flipping gorgeous. How long did this take? Only an hour on camera, hahaha, but I'm dying to know the reality.
Hey there Kim, this one was long the blending on the front took a day and I mean from about 9am till 11pm...do you find you loose hours blending? Well I do all the time. I think maybe all in solidly working on this took about 4 days... That's quite quick as I was indoors my paint was drying fast if I had been in my stable studio it would have taken nearly a week as things take longer there. I manage to listen to many audio books in a week... Ha ha
Not all my pieces are as long mostly they take a couple of days... While I'm doing all the repetitive painting marty looks after the rest of the buisness like sales and deliveries, website etc
I'm lucky as I'm not good at that side.... X x
@@MadebyMarley Girl you are soooo lucky to have Martyn. My husband is still working full time at the moment. He said he'd love to deliver furniture across the US for me when he's retired, then he can play golf along the way home from each destination.
I have been focused mostly on jewelry armoires since coming to New Jersey from California (4 years now) as they are easy for me to ship FED EX. They too take me a long while to do as there are so many moving parts, at least a week as I also completely reline them with new velvet. I don't mind them taking long as they sell for a pretty penny when they do, and I too listen to many books while working, so win/win!
I just love your style so much and am so excited about these papers. I've been binge watching your UA-cam channel at the shop getting lots of great ideas. Watching your stamping techniques are giving me the confidence to get into my stamp collection now...I usually stick with stenciling as I tend to blob up any stamping situation.
Thank you for creating these videos, I know you and Martyn have to put so much time and effort into them and we all really appreciate it. xoxo
PS...I made my husband watch Martyn's "Frottage" video last week, he really got a kick out of him!
Got it. Inlay. Never heard of it.
A company called Iron orchid designs have the inlays they are applied with paint.
Google a stockist near you x
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Thanks so much ❤️
Lel, when you say Top Coat, is that a thing, like a brand, , or do you mean the mod podge or varnish ot whatever you are using as a sealer?
Hello ♥️
Top coat and sealer are just the same thing.... The last coat the top coat if you like....
I use French chic tuff coat sealer and I used this to apply the parts of the inlays and to seal my piece. Generally however I like to use wax and did add a little yo the front over my sealer when it was finished... Although I didn't show this as it was an afterthought ha ha
Got it! Thanks so much. Love the piece by the way. 💕
Shut the front door I can’t find anything at all under $250 and certainly not like that🤔 But I watch you do another beautiful piece and I get inspired
It's fabulous Judy often at the antique auction I get lots of pieces that no one wanted.... And for prices that astound me.... X
Only one thing to do move to Scotland x
I wish😢😢
I love how you told us how to fix wrinkles and boo boos thank you
Well they happen to everyone so it's only fair to show you how to fix them x x
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Showstopper. Chelsea flower show showstopper.
Thanks so much x for watching and for being so kind x