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Showing posts with label chalk paint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chalk paint. Show all posts
Friday, September 20, 2019
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Hey, Besties!
Guess what? I stumbled upon a bit of treasure during my latest Aldi escapade. Nestled between the avocados and the almond milk was this darling can of Deco Style Furniture Chalk Paint, priced at just $7.99! Naturally, I had to snag it.
Not a Paint Snob, Just a Thrifty Queen
Let's get one thing straight: I'm no paint elitist. My basement is a kaleidoscope of mismatched paint cans, each with its own story to tell. Why? Because I'm a thrifty shopper at heart. I'm all in, whether it's a clearance sale at the local hardware store or a hidden gem at the Habitat ReStore.
The Thrill of the Paint Hunt
You see, part of the fun is the unpredictability. Sometimes, you score big with a can of pristine paint; other times, let's say it's a "character-building" experience. But hey, that's the thrill of the hunt!
First Impressions: Thick & Dreamy
I've already taken this Aldi chalk paint for a spin on a couple of projects, and let me tell you, it's like spreading frosting on a cake—thick and dreamy.
Vintage Gray: A Moody Love Affair
Initially, the Vintage Gray shade had me skeptical. It looked like a gloomy day in a can. But oh, how it's grown on me! It's got this vintage, moody vibe that I'm totally vibing with now.
The Sealing Deal
I even jazzed up our handmade bench with this Aldi wonder. A little wax to seal the deal, and voila! Pure magic. I'm also experimenting with water-based sealers, and so far, so good.
The Verdict: A Steal of a Deal
Bottom line? This Deco Style Furniture Chalk Paint is a keeper. Quality and affordability in one cute can? Yes, please!
Final Thoughts
And there you have it, my take on Aldi's Deco Style Furniture Chalk Paint. Have you tried it? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Here is the brush I used to paint everything! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Thursday, June 06, 2019
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A heart candle holder gets a chippy & rustic makeover using chalk paint!
Monday, November 19, 2018
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I gave this shelf a distressed white makeover using homemade chalk paint!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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A thrift store command center makeover using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®!
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Monday, April 18, 2016
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In the midst of renovating our house we've accumulated quite the junk pile. I can't even remember where all of the stuff came from but I know it came out of our house somewhere! My husband keeps saying that he wants to burn the pile, but after one too many Pinterest browsing sessions, I'm begging him to hold off.
"I CAN USE THIS STUFF!" I exclaim, which probably leaves him beyond annoyed. You see, when I go on Pinterest too long, I start to think that I can make anything out of anything. The problem is finding the time to construct the stuff. For now, I'm just hoarding all.the.boards outside in the junk pile.
I actually did made one thing out of them, though, which is the salvaged wood coat rack that I'm sharing today.
Because of the great memory card loss of 2016, I don't have any before pictures of this beauty. It started off with a piece of random salvaged wood and turned into this awesome coat hanger. My husband surprised me one day by cutting, sanding and using a router on the piece of salvaged wood I picked out. He cut it the precise length of our coat nook so it's almost a perfect fit. Then I painted it in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Antibes Green.
Side note: I bought a 32oz can of Antibes Green paint and I'm slowing working myself through the house painting everything green. I painted a cute little drawer set this color and I'm planning on putting it in the back of the closet for clothing. I figured since I bought a so much of it, I might at well use it all up!
After I painted the coat rack, my husband helped me space out the hooks and drill them into place. I'm terrible at spacing stuff out and measuring. My husband lives for that stuff. We have way too may tape measurers and levels laying around! Being accurate is kind of his jam.
Then, we placed it on the wall and I waxed it later. Now, the wax. At first I was very intimidated by it but once I did my huge project (that I'll fully reveal soon), I kind of got over whatever reservations I had with the wax and just went for it. I actually just waxed it in place.
And that's my 392 word story on a coat rack!
Also, I'd just like to quickly talk about the wall behind the coat rack. It was this weird stuff we picked up at our local Habitat For Humanity ReStore. I have no idea what it was originally used for, but it came in a pretty big piece and rolled up like carpet. It was exactly what we wanted for the wall so we just cut it and nailed it up there!
Thursday, March 24, 2016
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I'm addicted to painting sewing tables!
I picked up three (!) of them at our local Habitat For Humanity ReStore and painted them with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®
Painted with Emperor's Silk
Painted with Provence
Painted with Napoleonic Blue
My grandma has a sewing table in her basement that I'm going to get and paint English Yellow for my mom. I can only have so many sewing tables in my own house!
Monday, February 22, 2016
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My obsession with chalk paint continues! For now, I'm just painting small things and trying to get a feel for the paint. I'm a total amateur at painting but practice makes perfect, right? Here are some things I've been painting lately. Right now I just have before pictures because they're not done quite yet. I recently splurged on some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and I can't wait to show you what I'm doing with that!
Wednesday, January 06, 2016
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I've been hearing about the awesomeness of chalk paint everywhere and I finally decided to give it a try. My husband has a ton of treated lumber scraps and I wanted to see how chalk paint would work on them. I made a treated lumber scrap village because #outofideas. I painted the lumber with chalk paint and then used a paint pen to draw on the windows and doors. The chalk paint actually worked pretty good. It covered the lumber in just one coat. I did notice that it took forever to dry, but that could have been my own user error. I used this as a test for more chalk painting to come and I was pretty happy with the results. FYI, I used this brand of chalk paint, but I recently bought some other brands as well and can't wait to try them out.
