Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Bitten by the ASCP bug!

After my granddaughter and I finished this project, I decided to grab my sample pot of ASCP Provence and see what I could do to transform a bedside table from my room.  I purchased it a couple of years ago at a large community yard sale.
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The table is pretty banged up with a faux leather top.  I knew the carving in the legs would distress beautifully and I think I was right.


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I noticed something right away.  I like the way the Provence covered so much better than the white.  Even the first coat was nice without any brush marks.  I can't say that about Old White.  The sample pot was enough to do this the table with two coats and I have enough left over to to a shelf also in my bedroom.  Once again, I first waxed with clear wax and then sparingly applied the dark wax where I thought appropriate.

I don't want to go crazy with painted wood pieces all over the house but it is so tempting.  My Hitchcock chairs are safe but the hutch and dining room table are in my sights!

Linking up to Get Your Craft On! and The 135th Power of Paint Party at Domestically Speaking and Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage and Furniture Feature Friday on Miss Mustard Seed because I just had to!!

8 comments:

Michelle said...

Love your table. It turned out great!

Eventmom said...

Love it!

Kristie said...

Goodness! You are making me want to go paint something!!! LOL! Love it!
Kristie

Brandi said...

I have heard so many great things about this paint. Seeing your table makes me anxious to try it. I love the color your chose. Great makeover!

Shay said...

What a wonderful transformation! I adore painted furniture.

Unknown said...

This turned out beautiful - and the dark wax looks amazing!
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Cynthia said...

Looks great! I have not used the annie sloan brand, but have tried the cece caldwell kind and found the same thing with the white versus a colour.

daisypetals said...

This is Melissa @ Daisy Mae Belle. I LOVE ASCP! Nothing is safe at my house! I have even painted an old brass lamp! I found you over at The Shabby Creek Cottage party! Life to the full to you!