Now that I have this whole blogging thing a little more figured out, I thought I'd repost the piece that I started it all with back in July of this year (2011). I know more about the great sharing that goes on through linky parties and wanted a chance to share this one with more people than I did the first go round.
Although I've been painting my own funiture and even my cabinets over the years, I never really researched the proper way to do it until recently. I got my first real "lesson" in painting furniture from an ebook I purchased from Mandie over at Altar'd Designs. She gave lots of great tips! Since then I have found some very helpful blogs with tutorials. My number one "go to" blog would have to be Miss Mustard Seed! I am so thankful to her for sharing her wealth of knowledge so generously. There are tons of other blogs out there with some great tutorials on some techniques I still haven't tried.
Anyway, that's a little bit about my blogging and furniture transformation journey. So, here's the piece I started it all with........
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| This is the before of course! I took this picture at the estate sale where I purchased the desk. |
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| The after is SO much better! |
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| I did this little crackle look using Elmer's glue. |
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| I was pleased with the final result. |
Blessings!
Jeanne
Linking up to .........
2805
Alchemy Fine Living
Altar'd Designs
Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing
Project Queen
Savvy Southern Style
Linking up to .........
2805
Alchemy Fine Living
Altar'd Designs
Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing
Project Queen
Savvy Southern Style
26 comments:
Gorgeous, I really love that paint treatment! I may have to go check out that ebook :) Thanks for resharing!!
very well done.. love the color you chose!!
it looks perfect, is that chalk paint?
I love this desk. Looks great. Is it the Duck Egg Blue from Annie Sloan?
I would love it if you would link it to my VERY FIRST link party that is beginning tomorrow morning.
www.projectqueen.org
The paint is Behr Premium Ultra in Embellished Blue. Warning....it looks nothing like this until you put the dark glaze over it. I was a little afraid when I put the first coat on. It is quite a bright color without the glaze.
This looks amazing! Great job!
This is stunning I just love it!
Sherry
I'm glad you linked up with Honeys party at Potpourri Friday, and I am thrilled you reposted this so I could see it. You did a great job and I love the piece and the color...wow W.T.G I will also be honored to be your newest follower.
Hugs,
Ellen
I absolutely love this desk! What a great combination of stained top and painted base. Beautiful.
Fran
Wow! It doesn't even look like the same desk! You did a fantastic job! I love to see furniture that is lovingly brought back to life!
Nan
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It looks amazing...great job
Wonderful job, I could cherish that desk forever. I especially love the color! http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com/
This is a great color! You did a great job!
Thanks for your participation in Potpourri Friday! I appreciate you!
This piece came out lovely.
Gorgeous! One question, what kind of glaze did you use?
The glaze is Behr Faux Glaze mixed with Behr French Roast in a 3 to 1 ratio. And for those that may have missed the previous comment, the color is Behr Embellished Blue.
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments!
Jeanne, you are an artist! Your desk is shear perfection!!! Came by to visit from my friend Debbiedoos. So glad I did!
PS your word verification is turned on and you might want to turn it off. I almost closed my window before it came up and my comment would have been lost. Definitely one of Debbie's no no's! :)
This is an awesome makeover. You did a great job. Love the color too. Thanks so much for joining my newbie party, and welcome to blogging. Hope to see you again.
Hi Jeanne, I have some good news for you - you have been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award! I so enjoy your blog. YOU deserve it. You can find out more by going to: http://projectqueen.org/category/ramblings/the-versatile-blogger-award. Have a great day!
Awesome!
I love this desk and would like to do one just like it. How did you finish the top? Also, is there a specific blog/tutorial that you followed for the faux finish? I've seen a lot of variations. Did you use wax? or just the paint then the faux glaze?
thank you!
This is adorable!! Can you tell me how you did the top? I would love to know the color!
This is what I want to do with a desk we have. Keep the top wood, then paint the rest. How did you refinish the top and what did you use?
You did such an amazing job! It looks gorgeous! I'm in the process of doing this with a dresser, and have found lots of different methods. After you stripping it did you put a stain on as a base or just the paint then the glaze over it?
You did such an amazing job! It looks gorgeous! I'm in the process of doing this with a dresser, and have found lots of different methods. After you stripping it did you put a stain on as a base or just the paint then the glaze over it?
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