Shabby Chic; Volume III

hmo

marris wrote: »

well i tried HM chalk paint ....the results are...

before


work in progress


the result


well done me :T

i went for pale duck egg (laura ashley) to complement my hall as it's gonna be painted in the same colour and wallpaper to match too.

Well done it looks great

Pooky

Nicnax - gorgeous dresser! I love dressers, everytime I look on fleabay DH says "no more poxy dressers" as if 3 is enough!?!!!

Love the table Marris - you've got the bug now, you will be forever looking at things with the view to painting them.

I've rearranged my lounge and now need (yes really, really "need") something to stand infront of the window. DH suggested we just have "space".... But where's the fun in that?

smurph67

I've got some fab Buddha shaped beer bottles that I want to paint and turn into vases. But I don't have a clue which is the best paint to use.

Can anyone please help.

Thanks

Sue

Seakay

There are specialist glass paints in craft shops.
If you want a translucent effect then old nail varnish will work.
If you want it opaque then I know that chalk paint will stick and that you can varnish that paint to make it tougher.

pm04gn

Long time lurker whilst I was waiting to move into our first house and could finally buy some decent furniture.
Number one on my list was a dresser and after a lot of time on eBay/gumtree I finally got this one


With all the tips on here I decided to paint it in Annie Sloan chalk paint (cream) and them clear wax on top. I had initially planned to restain the top but it came up a lovely colour when I sanded it.
Got the chalk paint in betti Biggs (Cardiff) and the lady in there was very helpful, lots of tips. Also got my sander at lidl just £14.99 and it fab.

Here's the finished article.

chalkysoil

fab! And it's lovely when a lurker posts pics

Nicnax

Pooky wrote: »

Nicnax - gorgeous dresser! I love dressers, everytime I look on fleabay DH says "no more poxy dressers" as if 3 is enough!?!!!

Love the table Marris - you've got the bug now, you will be forever looking at things with the view to painting them.

I've rearranged my lounge and now need (yes really, really "need") something to stand infront of the window. DH suggested we just have "space".... But where's the fun in that?

Thanks. I know what you mean about the dressers I haven't finished painting this one and keep thinking I could do with another one to fill with knick-knacks lol xx

Nicnax

pm04gn love the dresser xx

jumblejack

I have dresser envy!!!!


My latest project is complete.

An upcycled blanket chest:

http://pinterest.com/pin/425168021042070737/



Bought another one nearly identical last night with even better detailing and handle but I underestimated the size if my summerhouse so now I have no room til I get rid of it. :,(

Florenceem

jumblejack wrote: »

I have dresser envy!!!!


My latest project is complete.

An upcycled blanket chest:

http://pinterest.com/pin/425168021042070737/



Bought another one nearly identical last night with even better detailing and handle but I underestimated the size if my summerhouse so now I have no room til I get rid of it. :,(

Love this makeover. Do you put felt pads on the casters to protect your floor please?