Did you know you can paint fabric with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint? Well, yes you sure can and yes I sure did...come see what and how I Chalk Painted pillows.
Our top 4 reasons for NOT using chalk paint, plus what we recommend instead! What to use instead of chalk paint.
How to make homemade Chalk Paint. Have you joined the Chalk Paint craze yet? I love the look and feel of Chalk Paint but I definitely don't like the price.
A whole new world of paint will open up to you.
DIY Chalk Paint Recipe - Learn how to make recycled chalk paint with old chalk and use it to paint sidewalk chalk art!
If you are unfamiliar with chalk paint, you probably wonder what all this hype is about. When you go to Pinterest, it seems like all you can see there are chalk paint, upcycling, and distressing projects. But that soft matte chalky finish paint can be used for just about anything. From rustic, vintage shabby chic
Discover Annie Sloan Charleston Farmhouse chalk paint collection inspired the the art & design of The Bloomsbury group
NO SANDING LAYERED LOOK PEOPLE. So here is the thing, you can get this look two ways, layering the paint and then sanding through each layer, or as I was playin…
Discover Annie Sloan Charleston Farmhouse chalk paint collection inspired the the art & design of The Bloomsbury group
Chalk paint is a fast and easy way to refresh an outdated piece of furniture. But the cost of this type of paint can be quite pricey. Making your own
I LOVE this easy DIY White and Blue Distressed Chalk Paint Look. A little bit of distressing on the furniture curves & corners adds so much!
I did it again! I made some of my homemade chalk paint & made a beat up little table into a shabby chic minty treasure. You can see my first adventure with my homemade chalk paint {here} but to be short, I love it, It's great, It works, & It's cheap. Keep reading for the super easy DIY chalk paint recipe... I love this little mint table so much. I think I just love everything mint.. yah, maybe that's it. I just re-did this table yesterday.. It was a pretty sad mini table & I decided to refinish it with
Discover how to transform a plain nightstand into a dramatic masterpiece with deep pink and charcoal color blend shading and a damask stencil finish.
Make your own DIY Chalk paint recipe using plaster of Paris and latex paint. Get the best practices on how to mix. by DeDe Bailey
I was feeling adventurous and tried a new layering technique that involves painting various Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors using a brush, a spray water bottle, and some black wax. I should warn you, it gets a whole lot ugly before it starts looking good...
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Learn how to make chalk paint with these easy to follow recipes. Find out which recipe is the best for a flawless DIY chalky finish.
Chalk paint is incredibly easy to use, has a super fast drying time, and comes in so many pretty colors. But, I have found that some brushes work better
Follow this great guide to chalk painting furniture! Learn how to chalk paint furniture, perfectly laid out for beginners.
A whole new world of paint will open up to you.
Inspiration for today's color palette comes online catalog Soft Surroundings via Pinterest.. I love the combination of soft neutrals on this vintage style sideboard. Even a basic used sideboard can be transformed with paint and decorative moldings can be added to create interest. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® start with a coat of French Linen. Over that layer Duck Egg Blue. Add Coco for shadows and Old White for highlights. Next time you consider purchasing a factory made reproduction also consider picking up something secondhand from a consignment shop or craigslist. Chances are it will be a fraction of the price and you can make it yours with a little paint. I receive many questions about the techniques I use when working on old furniture. New things are happening behind the scenes at Colorways! A newly designed website will be launched, hopefully this month. One of the new elements will be a series of short videos on how to do the techniques I use: paint layering, washes, color mixing, drybrushing etc. And to start things off there will an exciting contest/giveaway. Look for more details in upcoming posts. I love consoles and sideboards. For more of my posts on these great serving pieces see, Country Sideboard, French Sideboard, and Country Console I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!
Make this fun and easy sidewalk chalk paint today. The kids will love using sidewalk paint to create fun artwork. Once you learn how to make sidewalk chalk paint, it's so easy! It's also fun to make sidewalk chalk spray paint. Give this washable sidewalk paint a try!
Discover Annie Sloan Charleston Farmhouse chalk paint collection inspired the the art & design of The Bloomsbury group
Looking for the perfect shade of pink chalk paint? Try one of the 12 beautiful pink chalk paint colors I've compiled here.
chalk paint 101. How to use chalk paint for furniture- a beginner's guide. The colors I use and love for my projects. Ideas on how to use chalk paint with a tutorial and before and after photos.
Chalk painting furniture easy tips for painting without using actual chalky paint with no prepping or sanding required! Budget friendly and fast for wood.
If you've followed my blog for any length of time, you probably know my obsession for experimenting with different types of paints and painting techniques. I get so many questions about the differences between chalk paint vs milk paint so I figured I would answer a few of those today. I've tried many different milk
NO SANDING LAYERED LOOK PEOPLE. So here is the thing, you can get this look two ways, layering the paint and then sanding through each layer, or as I was playin…
This sweet Armoire was painted for a little girl's room. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in the colors shown on the image, layering but also mixing Emile and Henrietta to make a custom Lavender.The ins
Yeah baby! This stylish neutral with its calming, pale and creamy taupe tones, is peace and love in a tin. A complete fitter-inner you can use again and again. • Soft-satin sheen• For interior woodwork, radiators and furniture• Self-priming formula• High scuff resistance• UKCA and EN71-3 certification• Water based with low VOCs Colour also available as: Matte Chalk Wall Paint range Weatherproof Al Fresco inside/outside range For more information, please see the Information tab above.
Love using chalk paint, but don't love painting furniture? Try these small chalk painting projects that you can do with less time and paint.
Need some inspiration to choose your Chalk Paint™ or wall paint colour? Order a Colour Card from Annie Sloan to get started on your next project.
Discover Annie Sloan Charleston Farmhouse chalk paint collection inspired the the art & design of The Bloomsbury group
Create a lovely English Lavender by layering Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in these muted tones of purple. Reminds me of this photo... Downderry Lavender Nursery English Garden Magazine photo by Susie Gibbons Lavender is a soothing accent color. For more ways to add lavender to your decor see my posts, Lovely Lavender, Lavender in Provence, and Modern Gustavian by Wisteria
Giverny Chalk Paint Makeover by Annie Sloan. Such a great color and sealed with the White Wax, it's a coastal, beachy treasure.
This post will show you how to paint a piano with chalkpaint. It's easier than you think!
Chalk paint isn't only for furniture! Here are 17 great non-furniture chalk paint crafts and DIY projects for any skill level!
Discover Annie Sloan Charleston Farmhouse chalk paint collection inspired the the art & design of The Bloomsbury group
So I know I talked about the weather in my last post but OMG you guyyyyyyyyyys. My house just about blew away yesterday. I felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. True story. We had the most insane winds allllllllll day long and it was AWFUL. Worst wind I've ever seen. I mean, I'm
Have furniture you'd like to give a new look to, but don't have a ton of money? Check out this easy DIY method to make your own chalk paint--and use it!
You’ve heard of the five stages of grief, right? Well, have you heard of the five stages of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®? No? Well, let me enlighten you…. (Perhaps this experience will ring true for some of you.) STAGE #1: Intrigue: “A paint that requires no stripping, sanding, or priming? Tell me more!” STAGE #2:...
NO SANDING LAYERED LOOK PEOPLE. So here is the thing, you can get this look two ways, layering the paint and then sanding through each layer, or as I was playin…
DIY Chalk Paint Recipe - Learn how to make recycled chalk paint with old chalk and use it to paint sidewalk chalk art!
Learn how to make your own chalk paint in this step by step tutorial.
