[Relaxing Moment] Grandfathers Antique Store WIP

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Been doing this for about two days now after work at night. I’ve been so busy at work it really has been wearing me out. But this hobby allows my mind to rest and at this point in my life, it’s what I need.

This kit is a nice surprise. It has an antique vintage color scheme. No bright colors and everything seems aged. The pieces are thin but not excessively so. It’s coming together nicely. :+1:t6:

Edge coloring has been a challenge as the colors in this kit are very different than most kits. So a lot is just keeping the edge the same wood color with my furniture markers however ,…

This little jerk…

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Needs to be colored on the side. For the life of me I cannot match it at all. I don’t have he color for it out of my 100+ colors. It’s a kind of antique pale green? A arsenic color maybe on the vase? I don’t know. I gotta mix some colors maybe with my acrylic paints or just go buy more markers ( no honey I didn’t say I need more markers!…shh guys I think my wife heard me..)

But I’ll figure it out tomorrow. Now it’s time for bed. For another day comes and the world needs me.

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I would just paint the whole thing…BUT considering that the edges may not be seen from the frontal view, I would also consider not worrying too much about it at all. Rest well.

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I also enjoy coloring, but sometimes I’m too lazy.

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Did someone say more markers?! Hahaha I always tell myself I need more and now I think I have too many :joy: totally worth it tho!! Your kit is coming along really nicely :blush: excited to see more photos of this kit! I really like the vintage vibe that it has.

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But but… I would know!! Lol

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Hahaha I wish I could let it go. But no, I’m flawed in details that don’t matter in the end lol

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Markers!! Always room for more right?? Glad I have your support lol. Also, no you don’t have too many. You have exactly the amount you need :relieved_face:

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Yes, you need more markers :blush:… I hope to see you use them more…as I know you must have a great deal of creativity to have so many.

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Hahaha yes so true. Always!! Glad to help :blush:

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Aww I know, I haven’t customized a kit in a little bit now, I really need to use them again! Thank you so much :blush:

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I’m so glad this hobby gives you a chance to unwind after those long workdays. :yellow_heart: Sometimes an hour of building is exactly what we need to recharge. And I had to laugh at your marker dilemma! :joy: That little vase really picked the one color you don’t have. I vote for mixing acrylics first before giving yourself an excuse to buy more markers… although I’m not making any promises your wife will agree! :face_with_hand_over_mouth: I hope you find the perfect match tomorrow. Sleep well, and happy building! :blush:

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You are not alone, @Grey74 . Hang in there! I’m glad that crafting can bring us the peace and quiet that we need after a tiring day.
I’m sure your wife didnt hear your thoughts shouting for more markers! Lol!
You got this!! :flexed_biceps:

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@Grey74 lol more markers wont hurt ! Paunting edges also takes time … its coming along nicley … even if its an hour after a busy day it can help dea stress .. i hope your ok ! :purple_heart::+1::+1:

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Tricky colors like that pale green are always so tough to match but I hope you get some well-deserved rest tonight​:heart:

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I’m glad it helps you switch off from your work routine.
You can never have enough markers—haha—or accessories!

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You have made great progress

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It’s so hard to match colours sometimes. Sometimes I just think “near enough is good enough”.

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@Jo1 thank you Jo! Always could use more !!

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It’s amazing how this hobby can become the perfect way to unwind after a long day.

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@Suzanne_Jones that’s what I’m thinking!!

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