After searching high and low for the perfect work table for my garage, I gave up and decided it was time to build it myself. My garage is packed with cool tools and saws that my dad has stocked up with for when he visits. Well, fears of missing fingers and just plain messing up {Read More…}
Painting Furniture – A Lovely Curvy Desk
August 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
If there is anything I love as much as painting a beautiful buffet it’s a curvy, sexy desk/vanity. I found this beauty on a local swap meet facebook page. I wanted it. The photo shows that it has a bit of veneer damage, no problem! What a great piece to use with my new American {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #7
August 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s so inspiring to see all the beautiful pieces being painted with American Paint Company chalk/clay/mineral paints. The paintriots were busy this week. This chair was painted by Nick Nixon. Isn’t she pretty? Bungalow 47 in Michigan was busy this week painting this cute little table. Adorable desk: Check out this sweet little plant stand {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – Old English Desk
July 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
I was so excited to use this paint, that I forgot to take before pictures! I just wanted to get to the after! This desk had some water damage to the front, so I scraped and steamed off the remaining veneer. Followed by some sanding, the piece was ready to be painted. Using American Chalk Paint {Read More…}
Painting Furniture – To Paint or Not to Paint?
July 29, 2013 by 34 Comments
Warning: this post may not be suitable for everyone. If you are a wood purist, you will think I’m crazy, become perturbed and/or gasp in horror. Read on with caution. I got to my favorite thrift store early and waited in line for them to open. There she is! I throw my arms around her claiming my prize {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #6
July 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Busy hands make happy hands!” This week the paintriots were busy creating all kinds of beauties. This Fireworks Red buffet was painted by our friends at Whimsical This beautiful buffet was finished in First Lady. Seems like we have a buffet theme going, so let’s rock it out! This one finished in a first {Read More…}
Painting Fabric – A Chair Transformed
July 22, 2013 by 7 Comments
When I saw this chair I knew it would be perfect to paint. I loved the style and the round upholstered seat. My intentions were to reupholster the seat but once I looked it over, I realized it would be more work harder than I thought. I had a fantastic desk and it needed a chair so {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #5
July 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
All the American Paint Company artists have been busy this week. Check out this beautiful two tone hutch, done in our color of the week Fireworks Red and Lincoln’s Hat by Tammy. This two tone dresser is done with Surfboard and Homeplate: We love this bedroom done by Whimsical in a custom blend of Rushmore {Read More…}
Painting Baby Furniture
July 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
Nothing is more joyous than welcoming a new baby and nothing is more important than protecting that little bundle of joy. Recently my daughter gave birth to our second grandchild and there was much to prepare for. When she was very pregnant, she called and asked me the best way for her to paint the {Read More…}
Patchwork Painted Dresser
July 15, 2013 by 4 Comments
Do you ever have one of THOSE days? THOSE weeks? THOSE months? I do! Sometimes I just need to walk away from everything and escape the chaos for a little while. I took the opportunity to slap together a quick makeover using various leftover sample pots of paint. No deep thought, no real planning ~ {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #4
July 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday week, celebrating the 4th of July! All of our paintriots have had a wonderful break but are back at it again transforming furniture with American Paint Company chalk and clay paint. This week features some wonderful dressers! Let’s start with this looker from Yesterdays and Today painted in {Read More…}
Painted Dresser – Everybody’s Gone Surfing…
June 12, 2013 by 6 Comments
Surfing U.S.A. I couldn’t help but sing when I finally finished this dresser that I’ve been tinkering with on and off for several weeks. I painted it three times trying to get it just right but each time I wasn’t feeling it. Am I the only one who does this? I was stumped until I {Read More…}
Painting Plastic 70’s Furniture – Another Righteous Re-Do!
June 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
American Paint Company… Exciting News… Since what you see is what you get, sometimes you need to use your imagination! That is exactly where American Paint Company comes into the picture. As DIY-ing continues to grow, some of our best “picking spots” might be a bit picked over by the time we get to them {Read More…}
China Cabinet Makeover
June 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
American Paint Company – Fireworks Red A few weeks ago I decided to sign on as a retailer for American Paint Company. When I got my first shipment of paint I was like a kid in a candy store! I was dying to paint something so the first day I painted a tray with Liberty. It was {Read More…}
Orange Paint, Coral Paint, Red Paint – Great Color Choices from the American Paint Company
June 7, 2013 by 6 Comments
the colors ORANGE GROVE – a just plucked orange. ORANGE GROVE – top left Topcoat Finish, top right Clear Vintage Wax, bottom left Light Vintage Wax, bottom right Dark Vintage Wax The APC paint brushes out quite nice. My brush strokes are longer and leaner, less paint on my surface but still covering as I {Read More…}
A Bed Turned Bench
June 6, 2013 by 6 Comments
Surfboard: A Bed Turned Bench I saw this bed at my local Goodwill and practically pushed over an old man to get to it! I had already made two twin headboards into a bench and had been looking for another bed to make into one. Building is addicting! I knew once I had this bed safely tucked into {Read More…}
Painting Furniture – Applying Dark Wax
June 1, 2013 by 2 Comments
Rushmore from American Paint Company. A true taupe. Not too gray and not too tan. This bench has been finished using APC Clear Wax on the top of the bench and APC Vintage Antiquing Wax (the easiest antiquing dark wax in the world) on the legs. I did the same thing on the legs {Read More…}
Painting Metal
May 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
Wondering what American Paint Company paint can be used on? Well… it will adhere wonderfully to most surfaces. Wood, laminate, formica, glass, ceramic and even metal. However, a good thing to keep in mind is, while APC paint will adhere to most surfaces it will not block oil or grease stains on your pieces {Read More…}
