I’ve been wanting to do a piece with some type of typography on it for a while. I didn’t care if it was a piece of furniture or even a big board that could used as decorative signage. So when I hit the thrift stores or yard sales I keep an eye out for something cool that might work.
Case in point:
For $10!
I got a little excited and started painted before I got a Before picture!
My apologies.
You probably know how it is!
I found this cute little Bombe chest at a yard sale and I thought it would fit the bill. I was still on my Selznick Grey high after that Empire Library table so off I went with that color.
I am not a Freehand painter and I most likely will never be one so I chose to use a stencil, one I already had.
I used actual chalk BOARD paint for the stencil. When I pulled the stencil away from the chest I felt like the letters were almost too perfect, too bold. So I went out to The Rat Hole and dug up a piece of 220 grit sandpaper and that did the trick.
Can you see what I mean? The wording is much softer. I used hardly any pressure, letting the sandpaper itself do the work.
The next morning it was time to wax the piece. I knew I wanted to dark wax it but not full strength, so to speak.
Last Summer I wondered into a lovely shop in Mt. Holly, NC called The Vintage Nest . It was darling, full to the brim with hand-painted furniture and vintage accessories! In other words, right up my alley. The owner, a very nice man was the only one in the shop so I chatted him up a bit.
In the course of our conversation he taught me a trick.
Mix it!
I used about a 95/5 ratio
And it was perfect!
I still haven’t put the knobs back on. They just don’t seem to suit it. I need to drive to Hobby Lobby.
Right now.
Pretty cute!
I’m beginning to build a May Market pile and this is one of the pieces.
Although,
It does look pretty good in my living room.
Hope y’all have a great week !
Paige
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It was so nice meeting you!
I hope you visit often!
Wising you a great week,
Suzanne
Love the color and how the table turned out!
That turned out beautifully. I love that you used chalkboard paint for the stencil, it gives it such a pretty patina.
Perfectly gorgeous!
Hi Paige, I'm visiting from the Party Junk party where your Bombe dresser caught my eye. I'm one of those who hand paint my graphics only because I can't seem to find stencils equivalent. I want your stencil…where did you get it? I have no doubt your dresser will sell quickly at the Market.
Marie@The Interior Frugalista
Hi Marie! Nice to meet you. The stencil came from Michael's craft store. It's made by Americana Decor and I had a coupon so it was less than $4. I'm excited to see what you do with it so let me know.
Just beautiful! I love the shape and the stencil you chose is so pretty!
Jennelise
I love this chest! Gorgeous!! Okay, I've never used wax before. What did you mix the wax with? 95% wax and 5% what? LOL…thanks so much and have a great day!
Hi thank you for stoping by! I mixed Annie Sloan clear and Annie Sloan dark waxes together. 95% clear with 5% dark to finish that chest
Thank you for the info! Just beautiful! Have a great day!
Oh, I love this piece. How fun is this. You did an amazing job on the new finish and I love the graphic. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
Marty you are so sweet! Thank you. I still have to decide on knobs.
The stencil looks great on this table. I love the horse decor too!
Thanks for linking up at the Talented Tuesday party last week 🙂 I hope you can join us again this week!
Your stencil and color combo matche the style of that table perfectly!
Thank you Holly! I've been a reader of yours for several years, I love your blog!
I love how this turned out! You're like me…I always want to keep what I make to sell! XO
Gorgeous transformation. It turned out so nice. This is one of my favorite stencil graphics. Nice to meet you. Visiting from Make It Pretty.
Hugs, CM