Our favorite technique to share and teach is one that looks very difficult, and in the past, has been an advanced process for paint artists requiring many different products. But now, can be achieved with just one product line, American Paint Company chalk/clay/mineral paints! It’s what we call a “Textured Clay Finish”. This look requires {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – A Table and Chair
December 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I am LOVING the American Paint Company colors! I have been working on a few pieces and wanted to share two of them with you. First up, Dollar Bill with Dark Vintage Antiquing Wax. This little piece was pretty rough and this picture was taken AFTER a few clean up steps. The top was veneer and had {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #25
December 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Another busy week with the paintriots creating heirlooms! Look what they did this time. 1909 Junkeroo and Vintage Too painted this table layered with Dollar Bill over Freedom Road, Smoke Signal, and Navajo White. Stencil is layered with Freedom Road and Navajo White, sanded down and then finished with Clear wax and Pewter Mica. The Mill {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #24
November 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
It’s been a busy week across North America with holidays and crazy weather but our paintriots have still been painting up a storm! Check it out. The Old Store painted this sideboard in Fireworks Red and Dark Wax. Junque in My Trunk in Kansas painted this side table with Amber Waves of Grain with Rushmore and {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #23
November 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our paintriots have been busy this week. Check out all the beautiful pieces that they’ve done! Junque in My Trunk painted this dresser in Dollar Bill and Home Plate with Clear Wax and Copper Mica. The Old Store painted this kids table and chair set in the APC color, Shoreline. Tanglefoot and Company decoupaged this dresser and {Read More…}
Transforming Furniture – A Coffee Table Turned Bench
November 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
I have wanted to try this idea of turning a coffee table into a bench and this piece was perfect for the project. I started off with an ordinary coffee table. I chose to paint the legs with APC Home Plate. I distressed it and finished the top with a dark wax to give it {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #22
November 15, 2013 by 3 Comments
The paintriots have been busy this week painting fabulous furniture. Check out what they’ve been doing. Salvaged Decor in Michigan painted this lovely dining set in Home Plate, Wild Horses and Rushmore. The Old Store painted this dresser in Amber Waves of Grain. A Piece of the Pie Frames painted this cute nightstand in Freedom Road and {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – A Coffee Table with Storage
November 6, 2013 by 3 Comments
Michelle and I drive the same route daily and we both drove past a yard sale but didn’t have time to stop. As most of you know, when you see a large sale on the side of the road and you can’t stop, it’s usually a neck snapping moment as the opportunity passes and you {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #20
November 1, 2013 by 3 Comments
It’s been a spooky week of tricks and treats but the paintriots have still been busy creating fabulous finishes with American Paint Company. Check out this gorgeous silver leather sofa! Frame painted with Lincoln’s Hat and distressed, then waxed with Clear Wax and Silver Mica by The Mill at Gibsonville. This curvy beauty was painted {Read More…}
Fixing Painting Problems – A Naughty Table
October 30, 2013 by 10 Comments
Have you ever had a piece you were painting that just wouldn’t cooperate? I have been painting for about 2 years, and until now, I have never had an uncooperative piece. In fact all the horror stories I have heard from friends, clients, and even other painters I have worked with, working with all types {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #19
October 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Are you ready for some beautiful pieces painted by the paintriots this week? Check these out! These dressers were painted using Plymouth Rock, Smoke Signal and Lincoln’s Hat by Ivy Lane in Massachusetts. Ellie’s Attic in South Carolina painted this desk using Saddle, Amber Waves of Grain, Orange Grove and Fireworks Red. Abby Road Vintage {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #18
October 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Fall is upon us and the paintriots are busy transforming furniture to fabulousness! Here’s this week’s eye candy: Junque in My Trunk color washed this shelving unit in 4 different colors. Beautiful! Remember When in Delaware painted this beautiful dresser with Freedom Road, Smoke Signal and finished with Wax and Pewter Mica. Stunning! Upcycled Vintage Charm painted {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #17
October 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Get ready to be inspired by our paintriots this week! They have been busy creating with the most healthy, yummy paint on the market today, American Paint Company! Let’s get started with this stool and cabinet painted in Smoke Signal by The Old Store. Check out this fabulous hutch painted by The Painters Roost. Restyled {Read More…}
Repurposing Furniture – A Cabinet’s New Life
October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Recently I got a call from a friend, not just to say “hi”, but to let me know she had found something for me! She had run across this cabinet and just knew I could make it useful again. As soon as I saw it, I knew that it would make the perfect bar. The {Read More…}
Donating Furniture – A Happy Side Table
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The piece I’d like to share was a local garage sale purchase. Although I only paid $5 for it, I knew it had a wonderful life still ahead. It had some minor refinishing issues, as shown in this picture, but with a few tools in our shop those were easily fixed. It would have a {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – Curvy Dressers
September 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
Earlier this summer I was fortunate to come across two beautiful French Provincial pieces by Dixie, a single highboy chest and matching double bow front dresser with mirror. I must not have shot a before of the long one but I did snap a picture of this earlier this summer. I absolutely love the style {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #14
September 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
The paintriots have been busy creating amazing pieces with American Paint Company chalk/clay/mineral paints! Check out all of these beauties! This gorgeous hutch was painted by a furniture artist at Deep Creek Vintage using Home Plate, Liberty, a lighter shade of Desert Cactus and finished in APC Clear Wax. Totally fabulous! Speaking of hutches, this beauty {Read More…}
Custom Color Mixing – Antique Mahogany Bed in Creamy White by Shizzle Design
August 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
I checked out a beautiful antique bedroom set over the 4th of July and was immediately drawn to the beautiful lines and details of the furniture. The entire set was very solid and well cared for ~ just needed a little TLC to give it new life. Cathy and I teamed up to get this {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #10
August 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
Welcome back to Facebook Friday. As usual, our paintriots have managed to create some amazing pieces this past week. You might even call them ‘works of art’. Sarah Rogers transformed her kitchen by JUST using APC Dark Wax. Clever girl. And this adorable rainbow chest and lamp from G. Willikers is totally fun. Color Me {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #9
August 16, 2013 by 3 Comments
We hope everyone is enjoying their week and ready for some fabulous painting inspiration! Our paintriots are always busy having fun creating beautiful treasures with American Paint Company chalk/clay/mineral paints! Let’s get this party started: Check out this beauty painted in Surfboard by Vintage Treasures What a smart looking desk painted in Liberty and Wild {Read More…}
