This is how much I managed to get out of 1 tin of Old White… in 1 day. A little tip to make your paint stretch farther is to add a little water to it, the ladders in the picture…
Did I miss any colours out? Not sure it will sell but it was sure fun to paint and should be a talking point in the shop!#morethanpaint #ChalkPaint™ #dovetails
Before and after on a Blanket Box, 1 coat of Annie Sloan Chateau Grey with Clear and Dark Wax, the top was sanded back and given a mix of Clear and Dark Wax to give it a lovely hue. #morethanpaint…
Quick Tip – Take a £2 Mirror from Ikea and give it some Annie Sloan magic! 1 coat of Country Grey ChalkPaint™, bit of decoupage, Craqueleur, Clear and Dark Wax. #morethanpaint #dovetails #ChalkPaint™
Remember I posted about a couple of benches I picked up at auction for £20 (the pair!), well, finally got round to updating one – just needed half a pot of Annie Sloan Old White and 2 old scaffold boards…
If you’re thinking of revamping your bathroom, you might like this idea. I picked up an old French cabinet at an antique fair for £200 3 years back. Just varnished the top to make it waterproof and cut some holes…
First attempt at lifesize decoupage inspired by the French street artist known as Levalet (check him out he’s a bit like Banksy) – I know it’s a bit rough but could be a good idea for people who paint commission/personalised…
This was a heavy dark dresser that needed the nice details emphasising, I think Old Violet is one of the unsung heroes of the #chalkpaint range by Annie Sloan – did you notice the good ship Paris Grey?! #morethanpaint #dovetails
Always look out for pieces that you can add value to or other people wouldn’t touch with a barge pole – picked up these 2 benches for £20 and they look rubbish – BUT with a bit of #ChalkPaint™ by AnnieSloan…
When I first started painting furniture I tried all sorts of things to give an ‘aged’ look to a new piece of wood – oils, stains and even throwing old cups of tea over furniture! But then I discovered #ChalkPaint™ by…
