Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Project #1

 

 

 

If there's just one single, solitary, thing I've learned since submersing myself into all of these great blogger communities- is that when a blogger consistently raves about a new product, craft technique, you name it, they're usually RIGHT. 

     

 

 CASE IN POINT  

 

                 

Annie Sloan Chalk paint has been the talk amongst the DIY'ers blogging circles for a while now.  The  reviews of this product have been outstanding.

  Seeing the beautiful transformations of old, tired, and outdated furniture featured by some of my favorite bloggers like Claire @The Rustic Pig began to poke at my creative side.

 { It's been hibernating over the winter like a little grizzly bear.}

So, after locating a Annie Sloan Paint Stockist in my state (almost a 2 hour drive), I dove into my first piece of furniture {a.k.a. Guinea Pig} It's been hanging around my house for over a year.



Early 1900's Cabinet

I purchased this Early 1900's cabinet from a local antique store. The dealer told me it is called a "commode".  Basically, since there was no indoor plumbing back then, this cabinet would have been placed in a bedroom and used to store a chamber pot.  A chamber pot was used when someone had to "go potty" in the night.  I learned a lot more about them here at eHow.com.

 

I started out by watching a lot of tutorials on how to apply the paint. This one by Annie Sloan herself was the most helpful. Annie Sloan Painting Tutorial

The paint applied quite easily and I was instantly enamored by how quickly the cabinet's character transformed. 
I applied Old Ochre, Olive, and Barcelona Orange paint.  Along with Clear, then Dark Wax to give the top of the cabinet a nice aged look.

I can honestly say that my very first Annie Sloan Paint Project will NOT be my last.  I still have to get a little bit better at applying the wax, but I'm sure it will come to me with a little patience and practice.


I hope this post will inspire some of you out there.......

I am not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but feel free to contact me if you have any questions!