Chalk Paint(tm) Workshops

We had another fabulous day on Saturday with our Introduction to Chalk Paint(tm) workshop.
Here are a few snaps of what the ladies created.
Above is a lovely chair Nicole painted in two colours, Old  White and French Linen then distressed and waxed.
I love this combination.

Below Rhi painted her little boat shelf in Old White and Antionette.

 Ursula painted up this sweet vintage suitcase in Arles.

Sharon painted her little table in Old white and Graphite then applied a stencil to the top.
You can check out Sharon's blog http://irestorestuff.blogspot.com.au for more photos of the day

Cares painted this sweet stool in Louis Blue.
If your wanting to explore the world of Chalk Paint and its endless possibilities then inquire here about my Workshops. 

 

Chalk Paint onto Fabric

AFTER
Chalk Paint as we all know is a decorative furniture paint but the paint can do so many other things which just blows my mind.

I was given this lovely timber chair from a lady who thought I could do something with it.
She recently had it upholstered and was not happy with the fabric she had chosen. It was a blue denim and quite uninteresting. So instead of keeping something she no longer liked she ended up giving it away.
I thought this chair would be the perfect guinea pig to test out Chalk Paint on upholstery.
Annie Sloan demonstrates and writes about this technique in her new book "Colour Recipes"

I simply watered down Paris Grey for the first coat and applied with a normal brush. Left it to dry for an hour and then applied a second coat with no water just paint straight from the tin.  The paint was easy to apply and soaked in well to the fabric.
Left the second coat to dry for an hour and then applied my stencil design. Lightly sanded - yes that's right you can sand the fabric and then applied clear soft wax and buffed.
Chair is soft and ready for use.
So next time you think about changing the fabric on a chair, remember that you choices really are only limited by your imagination.

 

Chalk Paint Colour Recipes

I was totally inspired when I received my copy of the May Country Home magazine as the front door on the Cover was just the most gorgeous shade of green I have ever seen.
The exciting thing about Chalk Paint is that the colours are easily mixed to extend the palette.
I referred to Annie Sloan's new Colour Recipe Book for mixing the correct colours and think I have got the colour very close.

Shutter all painted in Chalk Paint. 

A few new pieces around the shop today.

 

 

 

If you would like a copy of Annie's latest book "Colour Recipes" you can email me for details.

Chalk Paint Workshops

Now Taking bookings for Introduction to Chalk Paint Workshop on Saturday 13th July.
Workshops have been a huge success in teaching the basic techniques and is a great way to understand what Chalk Paint is capable of doing. Learn a one colour clear wax, two colour distressed look and a crackle finish.
Learn to apply clear and dark wax a technique used to age your pieces.
Workshop Date: Saturday 13th July - 9am-1pm.
Morning Tea Provided, Limited booking available.
Bring your own piece of small furniture to paint up on the day. Your choice of 30 beautiful colours.
Cost $185.
To secure your spot please email me here.

Chalk Paint Workshops

I love receiving emails from happy customers who are trying Chalk Paint for the first time.
Chris was thrilled with the look of his cane besides painted in Antibes Green. Here is the before and after shot.

Kylie painted her bookcase below in Old Ochre and Antionette.
Clear Waxed

Kylie also transformed her TV Cabinet with Old Ochre and clear wax. 

 Another successful day of transforming pieces with Chalk Paint.
Donna did a beautiful job today, painting this 150 year old chair in Pure white and Louis Blue.

Ruth did this sweet tray in Duck Egg and applied a stencil to dress it up. 

Lisa painted this rustic table with Emperor's Silk and dark wax - whow. 

Leanne transformed this frame into a piece straight from France. 

Pure White, Louis Blue, clear and dark wax. 

Cris painted a lovely little frame and Julie did a great job painting an old casement window. 

If your interested in a doing a Workshop just email me here. They are a great and fun way to learn the basic techniques of Chalk Paint. Plus you get to take home a piece of your own furniture transformed by Chalk Paint. 

Keep the pictures coming would love to showcase your pieces here. 

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Mudgeeraba Shopping Village Entry Via Swan Lane Mudgeeraba.
Beautiful Pieces in Store.


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Large Farmhouse table and six chairs.

Vintage Desk