Tuesday, February 7, 2012

All the rage....

This is a re-post. Somewhere out there is my original post. Not sure what happened to it today (2/16/12) but it's gone and since I just linked up to another party I wanted to get the pictures back out there. I've had a lot of views to this post already and some wonderful comments which is nice. Thanks for the comments :)

Back in the summer I decided to update this chest with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. ASCP was all over the blog and I wanted to try it. After searching and searching for the paint I finally found some. This was my first attempt and it is so easy. It took me only a few hours to do. I chose Duck Egg Blue. I literally "slapped" the paint on. It dries very quickly so I did a second coat and then distressed it some. I used clear and dark wax and then buffed it. If you haven't tried Annie Sloan Chalk Paint yet, you should!!

gina :)






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8 comments:

  1. heidiFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    So pretty! The blue really brings out the gorgeous shape of the piece.
    I am your newest follower. Can't wait to see what else you make.

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  2. TammyFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    It looks great! I am wanting to get some Duck Egg, so I am pinning this. Thank you for sharing! I am your newest follower. Hope you can visit me sometime too:)

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  3. Multi Level LifeFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    This is really lovely. Thanks for sharing how easy it was. My first order of ASCP recently arrived. Looking forward to diving in!

    Sara

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  4. gertie @ The Old Block HouseFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Lovely. Sharing on my Fb page www.facebook.com/theoldblockhouse

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  5. Jennifer @ Dimples and TanglesFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    What a nice transformation. I haven't tried ASCP yet but would like to! Thanks so much for your nice comment about my laundry room on Remodelaholic today!

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    1. ginaFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:16 PM

      Loved your laundry room! Maybe I should tackle mine.

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  6. SaraFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    This is beautiful!! Hoping you can link this up at my turquoise lovin' party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2012/02/turquoise-lovin-25.html

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  7. Sarah @ Imperfect PatinaFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I love this piece!! Duck Egg is my favorite ASCP color!! Great job! -Sarah

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