Monday, March 18, 2013

I'm on a painting break..

Last week I decided to go on a break 
from sewing and picked up a paint brush..


I have many vintage chairs and tables
lying around.
I once went on a shopping spree at auction
and had a 20 foot container sent 
over to Dubai.
We are using a lot of the pieces at home, some were sold 
and the rest were stacked away.


Watching tutorials of Miss Mustard Seed
and many other ladies made me brave enough
to pick up a paint brush and start painting,
waxing, distressing and staining... 




No stripping... no sanding...
How nice is chalk paint!


I love the green paint, I will have to sew some 
pink cushions to make this chair comfy.





I also gave 'antique white' a go,
so my telephone stand had to endure
the assault..  






This pretty chair will be my next victim!
I still have some pink paint...


I found myself singing while painting,
I think my sewing break will be long!

I hope you are having a wonderful week.

Today I will join in with
Feathered Nest Friday
Show and Tell Friday
and     Be Inspired
xoxo


Posted by Angela at 12:51 AM

11 comments:

  1. AsilisA MaMMarch 18, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    looks great! I like this vintage chairs and like it's new look you gave - perfect coloure and perfect work!

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  2. sharon's shabby creationsMarch 18, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Gaaf Angela, wat ben je lekker bezig zeg!! Kalkverf is mooi he ben er altijd zo weg van omdat je van die mooie matte look ervan krijgt!! Ik vind dat je het super hebt gedaan!!!

    Veel liefs Sharon

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  3. MariMarch 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Angela, I love the way your beautiful chair turned out...
    You did an amazing job on her....

    Smiles~
    Mari

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  4. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 18, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Dearest Angela,
    That is quite a change for you! But your first trial turned out great. You will dream up some incredible pink cushions; that's for sure!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  5. Shabby chic SandyMarch 18, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    It is fun to do something different and you are doing a great job! I love the beautiful pieces. Painting gives such instant gratification --so much fun!

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  6. Mom E. March 19, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Angela,
    These are gorgeous! I bought a nightstand yesterday for my hubby's side of the bed and I think I may just have to hurry and paint it! before I lose my nerve!!! I have a few pieces to do, and it's time I PAINTED them! Talk to you soon!
    Hearts,
    Betsy

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  7. Mom E. March 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    AND I LOVE YOUR ROSE WREATH!!!
    It's beautiful...
    Betsy

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 22, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    It turned out beautifully, Angela! What a great chair with so much detail and character. I love the paint color, too.

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  9. Virginia Maria de Jesus FassarellaMarch 22, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Lindo trabalho, parabéns.

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  10. Art and SandMarch 22, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    What color did you use and which brand of chalk paint? I love the shade of green.

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  11. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    So happy to meet you Angela - I'm also a 50 + painting mama lol
    Those chairs are just gorgeous - is it ASCP duck egg blue by any chance?
    Your newest follower most definitely ( would love a follow back when you have the time :)
    Hugs
    Suzan

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