All Jacked Up

I love the Union Jack furniture that's all the rage right now.

I've seen it done in really original color combinations on every type of furniture.

The Southern Eclectic                                       Design Sponge

For my first go at it, I decided to stick closely to the traditional color scheme.  But, I had no idea how to lay the stripes out.

So, I read the history; the "why" behind the "where" the Cross of St. George and the Cross of St. Patrick should intersect and how it's commonly done incorrectly.  (read a short explanation here.) 

I did my homework.  I bought my paint.  I had the perfect little side table.
(Which I failed to take a before picture of.)

I primed.  

I taped and painted.

And taped and painted.

And I still did it wrong.  Do you see it?

So, to any of you Brits out there, I apologize.

But, I still think it's pretty cool.

PS.  Invest in a serious amount of painter's tape if you're going to attempt to recreate this one!!

PPS. "All Jacked Up" means REALLY EXCITED at my house.  I'm pretty sure there are alternative interpretations, but we like this one.

 PPPS. Jack will be flying his colors Friday at A Dash of Drama shop!

Jack was featured here!!!



Linking here:
Power of Paint Party at Domestically Speaking
Furniture Feature Friday at Miss Mustard Seed
What Have You Redone? at Redoux
Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors 
Piece of Work Wednesday at Primitive and Proper
Restored It Wednesday at Restore Interiors 
Trash to Treasure at Kammy's Korner