Chalk Painting

This little project may look like a NAIL, but it sure felt like a FAIL. I legit cussed at this dresser for weeks! I am glad it’s done & I am 100% happy with the end result. The process, however, can kiss my ass ;) Let me tell you what I did & what I’d do differently next time; IF there’s a next time! I’ve heard that chalk paint is “sooooo easy”. No stripping, no sanding, no priming etc. Sounds GREAT, right?! Thinking to myself I’d be able to finish it in one weekend—SYYYKE.

This little project may look like a NAIL, but it sure felt like a FAIL. I legit cussed at this dresser for weeks! I am glad it’s done & I am 100% happy with the end result. The process, however, can kiss my ass ;) Let me tell you what I did & what I’d do differently next time; IF there’s a next time! I’ve heard that chalk paint is “sooooo easy”. No stripping, no sanding, no priming etc. Sounds GREAT, right?! Thinking to myself I’d be able to finish it in one weekend—SYYYKE.

It’s time for another close-up! Be inspired! Shizzle Design used Home Turf and Beach Glass to create this finish. Fabulous Finishes used Cannonball, Waistcoat and Dark Wax to finish this. Painted Past painted this using Limoges, Peacock, and Brown and Black Glaze. Feather & Nest painted this frame using Sackcloth, Crushed Tea, Treasure Box and Voyage. Distressed Nest finished {Read More...}

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