I have always loved the versatility of folding screens and making one has been on my radar for a while. They are easy and inexpensive to make and I like the idea of creating one that is unique and designed to fit right into my home....Read More
Showing posts with label #Chalkpaint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Chalkpaint. Show all posts
A New Color Card
Nothing gets me going like new paints and colors. I have collected fan decks, color cards, and swatches from almost every major brand of paint (some are no longer in existence...... Read More
Cedar Chest of Blue
I was getting ready to repaint this vintage cedar chest and realized I had never blogged about it. So consider this the "before" photo. Although, I think layering the blues turned out well , it's on it's way to........ Read More
White Washed Bench
One way to freshen up your outdoor wood furniture is to give it a quick coat of diluted Chalk Paint. Using a wash instead of a solid opaque layer of paint, allows the carvings, details and grain to show through....... Read More
Not Quite Finished
I have been working on this project for so long and I can’t wait to be finished. Here is a quick look at the cabinet that has been trouble since day one. It is an old music cabinet that I am turning into...... Read More
Terra Cotta Inspiration
Whenever I’m trying to recreate a finish I spend some time studying examples of the real deal. Authentic and aged finishes are rarely one solid color. Rather, different shades and colors, blend and contrast to give.......Read More
Step by Step Trumeau Mirror
As promised, here is the step by step for the diy Trumeau style mirror, transformed with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and Efex furniture appliqués......Read More
Chalk Paint Easter Eggs
Did you know you can paint and dye Easter Eggs with Chalk Paint? Here is a range of shades and tints using Louis Blueand Henrietta........ Read More
You Won't See This in a Video
This side table was originally scheduled to be one of the eight projects in our most recent videos. It actually made it through the first day of filming: the preparation. On the second day we filmed the painting for the tutorial. I didn’t anticipate...... Read More
Video #24: Adding a Liming Wax Finish
In this video I show the last step in repurposing our Antibes Green Child’s Chair: finishing with wax. I demonstrate how to apply Liming Wax as a way to further enhance color and grain in the wood, as well as..... Read More
The Moody Blues
A monochromatic color scheme can be a refreshing change of pace. I’m in my Blue Period right now. I love taking one paint color group and......Read More
Video 23: Painting A Child's Chair Antibes Green
In Part 2 of this 3 part Video Series on repurposing a vintage children’s chair, I show how I paint our little chair using Chalk Paint. Specific techniques include..... Read More
Colorful Children's Chair
My color choices almost always lean toward neutrals and whites, so I like to take the opportunity to add a splash of color when I can. A vintage child’s chair is perfectly suited for a colorful new look with paint. Small enough.... Read More
Video #22: Old Chair, New Life
Brass Chandelier Makeover and a Surprise Delivery
This week I posted all three parts to our new tutorial series, where we take a brass chandelier and transform it with Chalk Paint. I thought I would share a a few more photos from....Read More
Video #21: Transforming a Brass Chandelier with Chalk Paint and Wax. Part 3 of 3
This is the last installment of our 3 part video series where we transform an ordinary inexpensive brass chandelier using chalk paint. In this tutorial I demonstrate how to add the final touches.....Read More
Video #20: Chalk Painting a Brass Chandelier
In part 2 of 3 in my Brass Chandelier video series I add Chalk Paint directly to the metal surface to create an old world........Read More
Video Tutorial #19: How to Transform a Brass Chandelier with Chalk Paint and Wax
The first of the newest video tutorials are back from editing and ready to view here on the Blog or here on YouTube
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