For some reason known only to God, inspiration always strikes me at
BEDTIME.
9pm
Drives Big Daddy up the wall.
But often times, it pays off!
Once again I had aqua in my head. So I dug out my stack of color cards and studied them like the lottery numbers were in them!
I was looking intently at the Americana Decor card when I flipped it over and found formulas for custom colors on the back.
I began with this
And a plain white piece of paper.
Here’s what I got.
The formula was roughly 3 parts Primitive, to 1 part each Treasure and New Life.
And I was happy!
Next I went wild with the sandpaper.
Now, about that top.
First I sanded it down and let me tell you it was HARD. That original finish was on there !
I used the same technique on this top as I used on that little plank top coffee table.
Just dark wax.
And it is beautiful !
I may never use stain again
To me this little buffet is perfect. Honestly, it had me at the hardware.
I will definitely use this one again, maybe just a bit lighter.
Maybe on a lamp!
Oh, and I got sawdust on the Harley while I was sanding. Big Daddy brought this to my attention tonight after dinner.
Big Whoop.
Enjoy your weekend
Paige
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Lovely colors with the aqua and stained top. I'm going to try your dark wax on wood tip.
Really turned out nice…Love the color
Aqua looks great on everything! How great to customize your color too!
Great custom blend, and it looks awesome with the dark "waxed" top — THANKS for sharing that tip ! 😀
Gorgeous color, and I love the use of dark wax. Thank you for linky up at Chic By You Wednesday Linky Party!
Tabatha
The dark wax finish looks great.
Turquoise has been one of my favorites lately, and it looks lovely on your buffet. Thanks for linking up at Talented Tuesday!
It turned out just lovely! The paint color is very pretty and thanks for sharing about the dark wax. I've got to try that now. Congrats on being featured at The Dedicated House linky party!
Paige, it's amazing! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/06/anything-blue-friday-week-87.html Hope to see you again at the blue soiree! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Paige, the Weekly Feature Series is live which you are one of the features. Pop on over when you have time to check it out! http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/06/weekly-feature-series_20.html Have a great week ahead! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
It's a beauty! Loving, pinning, sharing.