Remember those two old chairs and pallet I "rescued" from the junk pile last week? Well, they got pushed aside when I found my buffet piece...until now! I had planned on using chalk paint on my buffet, but figured I had better experiment with it before using it on such a big piece. So, I mixed up my own chalk paint (using the recipe from liz marie blog). If you haven't used it before, it is definitely different...think thick and....well.....chalky. ;^) I tinted it a pale blue and painted it on the solid wood chair. Then, let it dry overnight.
BEFORE: Wood "rescued" chair...just starting to paint with DIY Chalk Paint |
After using the chalk paint, I decided that (while I liked it) it was not the look I wanted for the buffet (so glad I tried it first). So, while I was waiting on the buffet to dry (I'll tell you what I did to it later!), I started playing with the chair. It was kinda cool looking with the paint alone, but I wanted a little more "aging" so I sanded some of the edges to let the wood show through. Loved it!
With the pale blue chalk paint...still needs something..... |
So......I started taking apart that old pallet.
My new sign...using an old wood pallet and puff paint. (You can kinda see in this pic where I roughed-up the edges on the chair.) |
I have been so inspired this week while working on these projects. I just want to do more and more, but, alas, I do have to go to work sometime!
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Love the chair color and the scripture!
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Hi Julie, I must say, you have done a fine job. Both look great and I was very impressed when you said you used your very own jigsaw. Wow, I've never used one let along owned one and I'm 65 years young, LOL Continue on doing what you are doing because you are on the right track. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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I know! Wouldn't the world be a happier place if we could all just do crafts all day! lol
ReplyDeleteAwesome sign and awesome verse! I have the same verse in my enteryway and I always want to try to have it somewhere, no matter what house I'm in.
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It's hard when work gets in the way of a good time. :) I love the pallet sign, the saying is perfect. And your chair looks lovely! I can't wait to see your buffet!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I love the old wood, the color of the chair, and your wreath together. Great combo!
ReplyDeleteLove the chair color, of course this is one of my favorite verses.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your great ensemble at the Kiss & Tell party at I Gotta Create! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this lovely ensemble at the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create!
ReplyDeleteI love pallet art!! Using puffy paint was genius! And the color of the chair is perfect! Thanks for sharing at Oopsey Daisy!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour and the scripture!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I coming over from Rustic Crafts. I love how your chair and sign turned out! I totally understand about the whole chalk paint thing, you either love it or hate it, but I do like the color you picked for the chair. Great job.
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job on the chair and I love the pallet sign! Thanks for sharing this at my link party. I hope to see you at tomorrow's party too!
ReplyDeleteI love your pallet word art. Congrats on the feature at the Shabby Shares Sat Link Party!
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