I finally bit the bullet and bought some in early December. In the words of my girl Rachel Zoe- I die. This stuff is truly amazing. I am having a blast reimagining things all over my house.
There are tons of great bloggers and small business owners that have great tips and tutorials on using Chalk Paint. Some of my favorites are Blue Egg Brown Nest, Simply Reinvented, and The Purple Painted Lady. There is a bit of a learning curve on how to use the paints and waxes, but I really think there are tons of ways to achieve the look you want. I have pulled inspiration and tips from all these websites to Chalk Paint my way.
Here are some pieces I upcycled from around my house using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
Project #1: End table
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I painted my first coat with Paris Grey and a lighter second coat with Old White. |
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I applied clear wax and heavily distressed it with a 100 grit sandpaper. |
Project #2: Nightstand
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Here I used two coats of Paris Grey followed by a coat of clear wax and heavy distressing. |
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Then I finished it off with a mixture of clear and dark wax to give it that aged look. |
Project #3: Floor Lamp
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I used one coat of Old White on the base of the lamp and lightly distressed it. I then did a coat of clear and dark wax. The lamp shade look was created with painter's tape and spray paint. Read more about this lamp upcycle. |
What about you? Are you dying to try ASCP?
Disclaimer: At the time of this original post, this blog and this post are not sponsored by Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I received no product or compensation for this review.
Extra: Behind the Scenes
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Photo shoots don't always go as planned. My little J.S. and S.J. wanted to join in on the fun. |
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Putting down the phone and breaking out the big boy. |
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing with us. I will definitely try to use Annie Sloan chalk paint.
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