Friday, September 21, 2012

Small Table Painted in Old White

Adorable Table with working center drawer. When I found this it was painted a Neon Yellow!  I painted it in Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint in Old White. Sorry no Before Picture. I painted the drawer pull in a Pewter paint color. I applied Annie Sloan's clear soft wax, and buffed it good. So Adorable!
Happy Creating!
~ Catherine

French Typography Coffee Table

When I found this Pine Coffee Table it was painted heavily, and would require stripping to do what I wanted to do with it. Sorry no before pictures. After I applied my stripper THREE times, the paint was finally off!! I also needed to sand it with sandpaper and went over it with steel wool as well. I painted the bottom half of table with Annie Sloan's Chalk paint in Graphite. I rubbed on an Antique Stain on top, letting it dry between coats. 

The French Advertisement was downloaded from Graphic Fairy, and I had it enlarged at staples. I colored the back of the enlarged print with Oil Pastel Chalk. I then turned it over and centered it in the middle of the table, and went over the letters with a Pencil pressing with medium force. When I was done I lifted the Print, and below were the transferred letters. I hand painted  the Advertisement with a mixture of  Black Acrylic and Black Latex paint.  I applied two more coats of Antique Stain. After that was dry I applied a clear layer of Polyurethane on the top.

I love the weathered look of the pine with all it's nicks, made all the more visible by the stain.

A great table you would not be afraid to put your feet up on!
Happy Creating!
~Catherine

Chalk Painted Corner Desk

AFTER

BEFORE       This was a very simple Corner Desk that I found. I loved the french lines.

I knew as soon as I saw it, that I would be painting it Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Duck Egg Blue. I also used her Old White Paint as well.

I kept the original Gold Trim, and I sanded the edges.
I applied Annie Sloan's Clear Soft Wax, and also her Dark Soft Wax,  removing some and adding more, as I moved along. I hope you enjoy this little Gem!




Happy Creating!
~Catherine

September Flea Market RAINED out!!!


Set up time was 7:30 to 9:00 am. The skies opened at 8:15 am and never stopped!!!

It took forever for The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society to call a Rain-date! A lot of people had no tent to protect their wares.

I loaded up and called it a day!! Better luck next year!!!!