IT'S FINISHED! My first Chalk Paint creation and I'm pretty happy with the outcome!
So, what do you think. I used Old Ochre which is a very pretty color. Actually, I started out with Cream but thought that it was a bit too yellow so I painted the Old Ochre over it. I then sanded it and waxed it with the Annie Sloan clear wax. The wax is amazingly easy to use. It is sooooo smooth and goes on like butter!I did sand the piece enough so little bits of the Cream color show through and it really looks nice.
This is the before picture that I almost forgot to take and the lighting wasn't good but at least you get to see what I started with. It was just a simple dresser I picked up at a garage sale a couple of years ago.
You can see some of the creme color coming through on the edges in this picture.
Now I need to find a new home for this lovely piece of furniture. It is currently living in my husbands workshop in the basement. I might be moving some furniture around my house so I can fit this one in!
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I think you did fantastic! Fun stuff right? I wish I had more to paint and that it was no so pricey too! But it is worth it for big pieces. Great job, and thanks for joining my newbie party.
ReplyDeleteLOVING YOUR BLOG:) Wonderful ideas!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great transformation! You did a wonderful job!! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment. I am having a giveaway of our all natural organic products and would love for you to enter.
ReplyDeleteI totally love it! The color is so pretty and you did an amazing job distressing it. I haven't worked with chalk paint yet..it looks cool! JenT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous... it looks so lovely and rich! It looks like your dresser would feel very smooth. I have to try chalk paint!!!!
ReplyDeleteMarianne,
ReplyDeleteYou have a very lovely blog and I like your design style for decorating, you have given me a few ideas :) The dresser transformation looks amazing. Looking forward too seeing more of your work. New follower.....please give me a visit.
I love the dresser. Isn't it a great feeling to accomplish something so beautiful? Thanks for sharing. 8>)
ReplyDeleteThe dresser turned out wonderfully, Marianne. It doesn't look like a garage sale piece anymore!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the dresser! It turned out beautiful! I really need to try some of the chalk paint. I just love how soft it looks in pics. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your whole blog and am awarding you with the Kreativ Blogger Award. Swing on by to accept it.
I need your opinion. I am ordering mine on Fri. I chose the old ochre because I thought it would look tan over a cream dresser. In your pix it looks cream. Is it really light or is it just the pix? Your piece turned out fabulous!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Kim
You should be very proud of that! Turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I love it.
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks so pretty. I have got to try chalk paint - I see so many beautiful transformations!
ReplyDeletegreat job. thanks for sharing this at my party!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and love the color! Thanks so much for visiting and for your sweet comments!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog - The stain color is called Dark Walnut. Have a good day!
ReplyDeleteOh it look fabulous. I love the color and the lines of the dresser are great. You did a fantastic job. I still haven't used the chalk paint. I really need to give it a try. Yours looks wonderful. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne; Just happened on your blog and I'm loving it. I was born in Bergen County, lived in the Hudson Valley NY as a child and as a pre-teen moved to beautiful Burlington, Vermont. Now, as a new grandma to twins in Austin, TX, my husband and I have moved from VT to TX! I too have a blue and white obsession. Love your creativity!
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Nan
It's beautiful, congrats! I would use it in my bathroom for linens and such!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! :) Dont you love it when you are finished and able to just stare at it...:) I do that with all my creations...lol
ReplyDeleteHi, My name is Meme from Screaming Meme. It is so nice to stumble on to your lovely blog...:) Stop by and sign up for one of my many giveaways in my giveaway series...This week is a slipcover...
Xo, Meme
I have read so much about chalk paint...guess it is time for me to try some :)
ReplyDeleteThat turned out great. I have used that color on two pieces. Haven't used the cream. Thanks for joining WUW.
ReplyDeleteHi there~ Stopping over to take a look at your creation... but it says your photos are deleted. Bet it was a beauty! Thanks for sharing at FNF :)
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