No, I’m not referring to the U2 tune, but to my first ASCP project! Wouldn’t she look perfect in a little girl’s bedroom?
This was my first time using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I visited my local distributor of ASCP, the Little Black Chair, to pick it up last week. I was so excited to try it.
Yep, what they say is true. It goes on easily and smoothly without having to sand or prime. You can use it directly over old wax, paint, or varnish. ASCP is water-based, eco-friendly and highly concentrated to produce extensive covering power (taken right from the can itself). So I tested it. I used 2 coats of Antoinette, I did not sand, and it covered beautifully.
The dark bronze hardware didn’t quite fit the new Antoinette color, so I used Kryon’s Dual paint and primer in white satin. A couple of coats of spray paint later and the drawer pulls finished the sweet look of this soft pink dresser.
Sorry about the sideways pictures. I can’t get the edit feature in WordPress to work today. I think this is reminding me that I need to start using photo editing software…AND invest in a DSLR camera.
Here’s what she looked like before. I bought this dresser 14 years ago for $25.00 at an ARC thrift store.
I’m not quite finished with her. I still need to distress and use ASCP soft wax in clear, but I couldn’t wait to share my first ASCP project with you!
Have a great weekend! -Angela
Sharing here:
Wednesday:
Piece Of Work Wednesday @ Primitive And Proper
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ {Primp}
Chalk Paint Linky Party @ Shades Of Amber
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Restore Interiors – Restored It Wednesday
Thursday:
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Hookin Up with HoH @ House of Hepworths
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Creative Inspirations @ Embracing Change
My Repurposed Life – Thursday Catch as Catch Can
Friday:
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Aloha Friday @ http://jedandivy.blogspot.com
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Redoux Interiors – Friday Redouxs
Shabby Art Boutique – Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
Stuff and Nonsense – Fridays Unfolded
Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday @ Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
Saturday:
Spotlight Saturday @ Classy Clutter
Sat. Night Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Check Me Out Saturday @ A Vision To Remember
Rustic Restorations Weekends @ Homespun Happenings
Strut Your Stuff Saturdays @ http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/
Talent Tuesday @ Vintage Wanne Bee The Blog
Sincerely Paula’s No Rules Weekend Blog Party
One word: breathtaking! I absolutely love the pink and white together and you did a great job.
Sue
you did a really nice job and now have a family treasure!
Love the color and the hardware. Great job!!
Shirley
Perfect color, so soft and perfect for her room! You impress me everytime! Love you—K
That hardware is stunning and a beautifully pulled together piece. Thanks so much for sharing at our link party. Take care, Laura
Turned out beautiful!!
I am about to undertake a very similar project. Your dresser turned out beautifully. I found you via the spray-paint project link-up. Great job!
Very lovely! Thank you so much for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend!
This looks great! Found you from the blog hop
I love this dresser given a new chic life!
It looks SO good!
Thanks for linking up with Super Sunday Sync!
~dawn
Love dressers like this – and with the new cream color, it looks really contemporary! =)
So much prettier in white! Love the new look xox
It looks fabulous! Such a soft colour. That ASCP is worth every penny!!
Love the mix of ASCP dresser with the spray painted hardware.
Thanks so much for sharing at our spray paint link party!
Linda
Omgoodness! That sounds like the way to go repainting furniture! It turned out great!
Thanks for sharing this with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party
Paula
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Wow! That’s beautiful. I am your newest follower and was hoping that you would pop on by my blog and return the favor.
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Thank you so much,
Sarah
You did an amazing job and made it look so easy. Great color choice.
it looks beautiful! so soft and pretty!
love the colors! such a delicate piece.
Soooo sweet, Angela! Isn’t ASCP the best???
Love that color, too! Great job!
oxo laurie