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Hi everyone,
Today I have a little paint project to share with you. We all know how wonderful Annie Sloan's chalk paint is so I decided to paint this cherub candle holder. Although, I adore the style of this holder I wasn't too crazy about the gold distressing. I wanted something a little more subtle.
It started like this ...
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I applied one coat of Old White and then was able to reapply a second coat in about an hour. Here is what it looked like after two coats.
Using a soft rag I sparingly applied dark wax for a more weathered look. Voila ... I was finished! I love the way it turned out.
Soft and dreamy ...
I added a garland of cottage roses.
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Which do you prefer the before or after? Don't worry you won't hurt my feelings ...lol. Thanks for stopping by to see what I have been up to.
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Make It Pretty @ The Dedicated House
Twirl and Take A Bow Tuesday @ All Things Heart & Home
Cottage Style Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Cottage Style Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Before and After Wednesday @ The Dedicated House
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a daily cup from Mrs. Olson
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner
Definitely the after.
ReplyDeleteA really wonderful transformation, Donna!
Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteI like the new look, I am not all that into the distressed look, unless it is just a lil bit........
but love how it came out, very pretty. I have wanted to try some
Chalk paint myself, guess one of these days it will happen..........lol
Hope this finds you doing well hon,
Blessings, nellie
I love chalk paint and, like you, don't really care for the gold on the "before." Nice job!
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit hard to see detail but I think I like the tatty version: I guess it looks more "loved"
ReplyDeleteHello lovely Donna, funny that I am reading this as I was just doing exactly the same thing yesterday, painting a little with some annie sloan chalk paint and in the same colour too! You have done a lovely job with your cherub, it looks really lovely. I painted some picture frames and table legs and I am very happy with the result. Not sure whether I will go completely chalk everytime, I think I much too much love Little Green Company paint to give that up. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteo wow that looks fantastic Donna, beautiful done.
ReplyDeletegr karin
Donna I really like the look, love ASCP too. No priming and that is huge for me.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Both are very pretty! I always love chippy and 'tattered' but the softer, after version looks great, too! :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
Love the look of the old white chalk paint Donna:) Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the way it turned out!
ReplyDelete~Bonnie @ Our Secondhand House
Very lovely. A sweet accent for Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Twirl and Take a Bow! We love the good company at our party!
I would have kept it tatty if I'd used it outside or in the sunroom. Indoors I like the soft colour in the candlelight. Thanks for your kind words on my blog. See you at the blog party.
ReplyDeleteWow. The before and after are amazing. I like the addition of the flowers. It really ads a nice hint of color.
ReplyDeleteI love finished candle holder, just beautiful. I have never tried chalk paint and I am going to have to. Thank you for the inspiration and for stopping by The Messy Roost. Rhonda your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Gorgeous transformation Donna! So Pretty :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job, It transformed so beautifully it looks like marble.. Love it! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop . Big Hugs
ReplyDeleteSoft and dreamy for sure Donna. I am not a gold lover so I like it much better. Annie Sloan chalk paint is so nice to work with! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann