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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

My First Chalk Paint Furniture Projects

I recently wrote about all the great things I found at the yard sales during The Cotton Pickin' Fair.
(You can see all the stuff I got here).
I found a few pieces of furniture at great prices!
I got a ladder back chair for $10. Sorry, but I don't have a close up of the "before." The chair was in great shape but it was a little dark. I brightened it up with ASCP in Old Ocre. I left the seat untouched. I distressed it and on each of the slats across the back, I added crowns.




I added the crowns by printing out the design, then placing the printed side down on the painted wood, and then rubbing the back of the paper with a pencil. It transfers beautifully and has an aged look.


I found this table for $5.



I know it's not the most attractive table, but a fresh coat of paint can work wonders...
I painted the table with the Old Ocre and did a stencil design on the top in a light blue.




 I finished it off with a coat of wax that I added a little brown paint to.







Ahh, much better...


Overall, I am pleased with the chalk paint. The best part is not having to sand or prime. 
I'm impatient and lazy and want to get right down to the fun part!
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28 comments:

  1. Darby HawleyOctober 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I love the pattern on top! This turned out great!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteOctober 25, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    so cute! the pattern really makes it charming!

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  3. MandyOctober 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    These look fabulous! Love the stencil you chose for the end table.

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  4. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 25, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Nice makeovers. Love the crown chair.

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  5. johnOctober 26, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    wow your projects look great..what a transformation nice to see the before and after photos...
    Gail x

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  6. 6th GradeOctober 26, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    ha! for 5 bucks, that table is awesome! great redo! i finished the cousin to this many times b/c i couldn't get it "just right". finally, i had to walk away. check it out under my post "can YOU leave well enough alone?" and let me know what you think!

    amy

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  7. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Love it! The crowns are the icing!

    ♥Linsey
    http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

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  8. Nancy from Flatrock CabinOctober 26, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I love that table. You are right, a coat of paint makes all the difference.

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  9. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeOctober 26, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I too love the chalk paint! Love what you did on these pieces -- your crowns and the stenciling really add the finishing touch to these!

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  10. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinOctober 26, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Don't you just love the chalk paint? Fantastic job on both! Thank you for the visit and the sweet comment @TheDedicatedHouse. It means the world. Hope you have a grand evening! Toodles, Kathryn

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  11. Good Time CharlieOctober 26, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Love the little crowns on the chair! What a great and very cheap idea to add an embellishment to furniture. So going to try this. Visiting from Primp. ps I have a linky party that starts on Friday and runs through the weekend, I would love if you stopped by to link up.

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  12. HeidiOctober 27, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    I just purchased my first chalk paint this past weekend. I am making myself finish some birthday party projects for my son before I jump in and use the paint. I can't wait...you make me want to pull it out and paint right now!

    I LOVE the crowns on the back of the chair!

    Heidi@HomemadeBeautiesByHeidi

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  13. Restore and RenewOctober 27, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Very pretty!

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  14. JannyOctober 27, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I have never heard of using chalk paint for furniture before. That's kind of cool- even cooler that you didn't have to sand it at all.

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  15. D.E.October 27, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Great makeover! :)
    DE
    http://whiteserenade.blogspot.com/

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  16. patti westOctober 28, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    My chalk paint has been shipped...and I can't wait for my first painting project using it! LOVE your fabulous $5.00 table!! It turned out so sweet - the stencil gives this piece so much personality. :)

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  17. MarianneOctober 30, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I just love chalk paint...your projects came out great. I'm actually running out and need to order more.
    Marianne :)

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  18. Grandma BonnieOctober 30, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I love the chair and your table looks awesome.
    Stopping by from the Creative Bloggers party hop.
    Hope you stop by for a visit.

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  19. Heaven's WalkOctober 30, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I so agree! I'm obsessed with ASCP! I'll never use anything else on my projects now. :) Your projects turned out so sweetly French! Love them!

    xoox laurie

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  20. Pia @HiddenCharm.netOctober 31, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    You transformed the boring and dated into super cute and current! love the touches... great job!

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  21. LindsayOctober 31, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Oh wow, talk about giving something old life again! Great job! I love the whole look you created! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share! Happy to have you!

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  22. AnneOctober 31, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Fabulous! I love chalk paint. Thanks for the great tip on transferring the image too! Visiting from Sunday Showcase.

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  23. Sharon, aka Bootersmom03November 1, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Love the chair & table! The chalk paint really brightened the pieces up and the stenciling added the perfect touch! New follower via Sassy Sites!

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  24. Megan GunyanNovember 2, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    They look fabulous! You did a great job restoring them and bringing out their beauty. Love it.

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  25. MarilynNovember 2, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    They turned out SO wonderful.. :))
    ps: please share this awesome project via my Pin'Inspirational party tomorrow..TY

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  26. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    They turned out fab! thanks for sharing! Have a lovely weekend...

    Hugs,
    Lelanie

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  27. Shelley WhitingNovember 18, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    You really transformed that table nicely. It looks very fashionable and cool. Nice job.

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  28. Nina AthenaMay 24, 2018 at 12:24 AM

    Thank you for giving us insights and inspirations. This article is really helpful and informative. We would like to see more updates from you in the future.

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