Persnickety’s shares their unique brand of inspiration and we love what they do with a can of American Paint Company paint and finishes! This dresser is all dolled up with American Paint Company’s Home Plate and Vintage Velvet, she’s sealed with clear wax and just the right touch of fabric was added to her back. A {Read More…}
Beautiful inspiration from our friends at Persnickety’s Awesomeness Emporium!
March 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
All things new again!
January 20, 2015 by 5 Comments
Hello, 2015! This seems like a good time to complete all of those half-finished projects I started waaaaaay back in 2014. If you have been to our shop, All Things New Again in Leesburg, VA, in the past six months or so … you may have seen me working on this lampshade. That stencil—with its {Read More…}
Transforming Furniture with Paint
December 5, 2014 by 5 Comments
Painting is easy with American Paint Company chalk and clay paint. Look at what got painted this week: Weathered Pieces painted this dresser with a mix of Home Plate and Momma’s Lipstick. Silver Mica was added to Clear Wax for the finish. Fabulous Finishes painted this cabinet using Cameo over Tarnished Platter and finished in Clear {Read More…}
Painting with American Paint Company’s All Natural Chalk and Clay Paint
November 21, 2014 by 3 Comments
American Paint Company’s all natural chalk and clay paint creates beautiful finishes easily and without any harsh chemicals or odors. Look at the amazing looks you too can create! Sassy Frass Company painted this using Heaven’s Light and Treasure Box and finished in Dark Wax. Trent River Designs painted this with Parchment and finished then Top Coat {Read More…}
Painting With All Natural Chalk and Clay Paint
November 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
At American Paint Company, we offer over 40 beautiful colors to complete your next painting project. Here’s a sampling of what our paintriots transformed this week: Farmhouse Inspired painted this hutch using Voyage and Home Plate. Simple Matters painted this secretary using Cannonball and Navajo White. Refined and Designed painted this dresser using Beach Glass and {Read More…}
American Paint Company Transforms Furniture
November 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s a wonderful week to do a paint project using American Paint Company all natural chalk and clay paint. Look what our paintriots did now: Junque in My Trunk in Kansas painted this little cabinet using Dollar Bill over Amber Waves of Grain with Desert Cactus. Trent River Designs painted this dresser using Dollar Bill, {Read More…}
Orange + Black = Happy Halloween with American Paint Company
October 31, 2014 by 2 Comments
It’s been a spooky week for our paintriots and everyone is ready for Halloween. Look what treats they have to share: Tanglefoot and Company painted this high chair using Orange Grove and finished in Clear Wax. Refined and Designed painted this chest using Cannonball. Serious Fun Art Studio painted these pumpkin cut outs using Orange Grove, {Read More…}
Mica Magic – Using American Paint Company Mica Powder
October 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Every once in a while, I’ll get an email from someone who’d like to know if we’re interested in a piece of furniture. This happened a while back and I was SO excited when I saw the pictures of a charming vintage vanity. Here’s what she looked like when we picked her up. I have wanted to paint one {Read More…}
Transforming Furniture with American Paint Company
October 24, 2014 by 2 Comments
It’s a beautiful fall week to paint projects! Look what the paintriots did this week: Brick Street Cottage painted this cute little table using Gunpowder for the base, Limoges and then Treasure Box for the stripes. Not Too Shabby transformed this oak entertainment center into a cute little kitchenette using Shoreline, Navajo White and Cannonball. Treasure {Read More…}
Creating a Copper Penny Look
October 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Find a table, pick it up, [Give it a beautiful copper penny makeover with American Paint Company products] All day long, have good luck! * * * I lit up when I found this vintage smoking stand on a recent weekend getaway. The ashtray on top was long gone, but that’s OK since I don’t smoke {Read More…}
Painting with the Best – American Paint Company
October 17, 2014 by 1 Comment
October colors are in abundance this time of year, and here at American Paint Company, there is no shortage of colors! Look at what the paintriots transformed this week! Larkspur Interiors painted this vanity and table using Treasure Box, Tea Cup and Voyage. Trent River Designs painted this cabinet using Smoke Signal, Home Plate and Clear {Read More…}
American Paint Company and the amazing Chalk and Clay Paint
October 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
The weather is changing everywhere and the trees are alive with color! That’s something we have in common. Check out what our paintriots transformed this week: 4 Quarters Vintage painted this dresser using Lincoln’s Hat and finished with Black Mica and Top Coat. The Painted Dragonfly painted this bench using Sackcloth and finished in Top Coat. Serious {Read More…}
Reclaimed Wood and American Paint Company
October 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
I purchased this vintage library table sight unseen because I love the character of these tables. I’ve had this table for a long time and have no idea where I stored the “before” pictures, sorry! This table has been in various places within my own home serving as everything from an extra Thanksgiving table to a workbench during workshops. {Read More…}
Painting Furniture Using All Natural Chalk and Clay Paint
October 3, 2014 by 3 Comments
There are so many projects you can make using our all natural chalk and clay paint. Here is a sampling of what our paintriots did this week: Hello Again painted this desk in Freedom Road, Home Plate and finished in Hard Coat. Cabin Fever Antiques and Collectibles painted this vanity using Plymouth Rock, Smoke Signal and {Read More…}
Transforming Furniture with Chalk and Clay Paint
September 26, 2014 by 1 Comment
The possibilities are endless of ways you can transform furniture with our all natural chalk and clay paint! Look what our paintriots did this week: Junque in My Trunk painted this table using Fireworks Red, Navajo White and finished in Top Coat. The Painted Dragonfly painted this dresser with a 50/50 mix of Dollar Bill and {Read More…}
A Dresser Remade
September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sharing with you some pictures of a chest of drawers a customer brought in to paint. We were so excited about the color choices and the potential transformation that we forgot to take a “before” picture. Trust me… this is a dramatic transformation. The piece was originally finished with an orange-brown stain (eekkk). It sat {Read More…}
Color Fun with American Paint Company Chalk and Clay Paint
September 19, 2014 by 2 Comments
Look at the beautiful pieces our American Paint Company retailers/customers painted this week! Unika Custom Creations painted and crackled this desk using Cannonball over Orange Grove. My Treasure House painted an ombre look on this dressing Uncle Sam, Smoke Signal and Cannonball. The Burd’s Nest married a coffee table and old hutch top and then painted it {Read More…}
Painted Furniture Using Chalk and Clay Paint
September 12, 2014 by 3 Comments
Check out how our paintriots are transforming furniture using all natural chalk and clay paint. Twice Nice painted this cabinet using Smoke Signal over Home Plate, finished with Clear and Dark Wax with a stained top. The Old Store finished this dresser in Beach Glass and then stenciled using Home Plate. The Village Furniture painted this dresser using {Read More…}
Fresh Painted Furniture Using American Paint Company Chalk and Clay Paint
August 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Do you have any furniture in need of a fresh look? Get inspired and check out these beautiful transformations done with American Paint Company’s all natural chalk and clay paint! The Old Store painted this dresser using Amber Waves of Grain. Missing a drawer? No problem! Just add baskets! Shangri-La Lane painted this table using Treasure Box. {Read More…}
A Dresser Transformed Using 6 Colors From American Paint Company
August 27, 2014 by 3 Comments
This project is a dresser transformed with six colors from American Paint Company: Uncle Sam Navajo White Heaven’s Light Parchment Amber Waves of Grain and A-maizing. Then Paint, paint, blend paint, blend, blend paint, blend, paint, blend until just right. At this point I contemplated leaving the piece as is, or adding a stencil. As much {Read More…}
