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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Serene Blue Tool Chest



vintage tool chest, Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint, Serene blue, makeover
It was an odd tool chest, but had possibilities.

 I chose Americana Decor Chalky finish paint in Serene.  

 (Not paid or given free samples!)










I forgot the before pic, but you can see it HERE.

That seventies orange finish - sanded it - just took a few minutes.

Took the hardware off first.


I punched the screws into waxed paper.

Put all hardware on a screen...
















... and used Rust-Oleum in Hammered Rosemary.

 (Not paid or given free samples.)













It is so #$%^&* hot here, projects have to come inside for the paint to cure.

Sanded with a fine sanding sponge and a rough paper towel.






Two coats of Americana Decor Ultra Matte Varnish.







The Serene blue tool chest is so pretty, I decided it was more suited for ruffled froths of lace.

 The tool chest is designed to be opened this way.


However I liked it opened from the top.

 It seems more practical.
















It is quite lovely sitting in the sun.

 It kept its cool as I perspired way past a glowing sheen while taking pics.







Of course it is distressed.

















Ready to be loaded and taken to my booth.

 The serene tool chest is available at Riverfront Antique Mall.
See y'all!











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12 comments:

  1. Rita C at PanoplyJune 24, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    Donna, I am always attracted to boxes, chests, but your choice of color (love the hardware now too) make it. I would put that baby into my "cottage" stash. Yes, I am savings things in the soft blues, greens, yellows for my 'someday' cottage. It may end up being in my basement, but that's ok. It's been super hot here too, with humidity as high as the temps.

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  2. Vicky HuntJune 24, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    I love it and the color is beautiful! This gives me an idea for a wooden bread box I have had for years. It may just find itself in a new color soon. Right now it's in my pantry, but I will probably move it to the craft room after the pantry redo. Thanks for the inspiration. Try to keep cool...I know it has been miserably hot! I don't know how the hubby works out in it all day. :(

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  3. CherylJune 24, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Love the tool box redo color and the paint for the hardware......will have to look for that!
    Hot and humid here, too............I have been having to pace myself working in the yard!
    Have a great day!

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  4. BenitaJune 24, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Donna, the tool chest is adorable! And I'm so impressed that it was not sweating by the time you finished it! That baby is one cool "tool" chest! :-) Love the color and design. Please stay cool! It has become hot as Jamaica here as well!

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  5. MelissaJune 24, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    It looks truly wonderful!

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  6. EMJune 24, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    I know what you mean. The heat here is just awful!

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  7. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJune 24, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    What a unique item! Love the color.

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  8. monkeyJune 24, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    i could not stay in the @#$%^&* heat to make something this cool no pun intended xx

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    1. Donna WilkesJune 24, 2015 at 6:49 PM

      Dear Monkey, I started at 6am when it was only 88F. I am painting in cool colors this week.

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  9. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageJune 24, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    That is a lovely blue and it looks great on the tool chest. I love how the hardware turned out. I would seriously wilt in all that heat.

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  10. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJune 28, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Lovely colour... It looks very serene!

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  11. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 29, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    It is unusual and I love it! You may be hot, hot, hot, but it looks super cool!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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