Pantry Door Chalkboards

Obviously I have not gotten too terribly bored with chalkboards because here come two more.

First talk a friend into selling you her pantry doors.

Thanks, Arlene!

First thought was to save the lovely avocado and gold decals. 

Quickly changed my mind while envisioning painting chalkboard paint around oddly shaped decals.

Then there was the brown packing tape - the scourge of my existence when painting pieces. 

First remove the top layer of clear.

Generous spritz of Lift Off and let it sit a spell.

Then carefully scrape without gouging.

The decals refused to budge so I lightly sanded them and painted over them.

A still life:
A Girl, Her Brush, and Valspar Chalkboard Paint. 

Since chalkboard paint is ultra-matte, there is no need for priming.

Four coats later, it was time to condition.

While waiting for paint to dry, I was cleaning the pool and working on some other paint projects.

No, the pool should not be green.

No algae - just a boatload of pollen.

Soaked the retro atomic chrome handles in ammonia  for about an hour.

Came out sparkling.

I was much too tired to be creative with chalk artwork.

I could not even think of a balanced meal!

I confess!

One of the other projects was another chalkboard.

On a Blitz pan for an auto shop.

Man cave style!





I have reduced the number of items I will be taking because of the storms moving in.

There is a chance we may stay home.

I am very disappointed.





We are watching the skies carefully.

I need clear skies from 7AM to 4PM on Saturday.

Pretty please!

See y'all!

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Vintage On Primitives

I found two  primitives deserving of using Americana Decor Chalky Paint in Vintage. 


 
Vintage is a soft gray/green/blue color often found on very old primitives.

A handmade kitchen cupboard.

Made from old pieces of pine and 70's era paneling.

I loved the shape of it.

If I was keeping it, I would probably just sand a bit then wax, wax, wax.

I did not notice the towel rack fashioned from an old curtain rod on the bottom.

The Vintage covered every bit of dirt and grease with NO bleed through.

Real life crackle - not from a jar.

Perfect for a tea kettle.

I am taking it to the farm sale Saturday.

$25

Next I worked on this primitive table which was rather cute before its makeover.





Thanks, Liz!

(The Rusty Typewriter on Etsy) 

Up on the paint frame for a couple of coats of Vintage.

The top was covered with a sheet of Masonite in very good condition for its age.

So it became a chalkboard!

I love it so much I took about fifty photos of it.

But I will only bore you with a few.

Mr. Chalkboard table will be traveling to the farm sale also. 

$40

One corner of the living room piled with treasures for Magnolia Ridge.

Of course, Lizzie, my mannequin, will NOT be going!



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Beach Signs

Yes, even more signs.

Signs for beach memories or a beach house.








 

Using up a random pile of wood.

Using up small jars of OOPS paint.

(I will have to remember to have this one replenished!)

A delightful silvery sage green.

Not your ordinary beach scene color.

Painted an abstract of sky, surf, and sand.

Added umbrellas leaning with the wind.

Each board was a different size.

Each beach scene is unique.

Used beachy stencils from Homestead.

Homestead Stencil Company HERE. 

 "May you always have a shell in your pocket & sand between your toes"

"Beach life is the best life" 

"Life's better at the beach"

Signs will be available at the Magnolia Ridge Antiques and Art Gathering this Saturday.

$15 each.



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End Table Relics

Two end tables treated to a makeover using Americana Decor Chalky Paint in Relic.





Relic is a beautiful blue/gray color.

Both needed a heavy sanding because of numerous stains and gouges.

Plus it was factory distressed with fake marks.

This one had its base.

The one of top had lost its base, but it really did not matter.

The end tables are Pennsylvania House - good wood and construction.

The tables were made to sit in the middle of a room with finished backs.

Before sanding and applying satin varnish.

And the after.

Relic changes with the application of different waxes or varnishes.

The back.

The sides have handles which cannot be removed because of the partitions on the inside.

So I painted the handles and the door hinges.

I sanded to have peeks of the brass showing.

The inside of each was cleaned and waxed.

I sprayed the knobs gray.

The knobs had been replaced at some time and did not match.

Perfect for magazine storage.

Since they are two different heights, I did not price them as a pair.

Available in Booth C-23 at Riverfront Antique Mall, North Augusta, South Carolina.

I am happy to say I am almost finished getting ready for the farm sale.

Now fingers crossed there is NO rain!


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