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Today I bring you a few things. First a tutorial on using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, then how I made my pretty new side table. Sounds fun right? Ok, well let’s get to it then! : )
First off, I’d like to say one of the number reasons I love Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is that I finished this table during my daughter’s nap time! That’s how I like to refinish furniture!
How in the world did I finish this table in one nap time you ask? Well.. with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, you don’t have to sand off any old finishes or paint! Yup, that’s what I said NO SANDING! Well.. not until you want to distress it anyways. : ) and it dries SUPER FAST!
Ok so let’s take a look at what you will need
{Supplies}
(what I used)
Annie Sloan Old White
Annie Sloan Antibes Green
Clear Wax
You will also need some fine grit sandpaper
A rag for the wax
Paintbrushes for the paint
That should do it! Now take it all outside and get painting. You can even do it inside because Annie Sloan Paint doesn’t smell!! Which is awesome if you have kids that want to help or observe!
{Let’s get started}
Here is the table I started with. This was a refinish fail from long ago. My MIL gave it to me when my husband and I first got married. I had never redone anything before and well… FAIL! So obviously this needed some help! (see the bubbles on the top) Yeah… I didn’t sand it enough.
First thing was I took my green paint where I knew I wanted to distress the table, edges, corners, places you would expect it to wear naturally, and pained a thin coat.
Then let that dry, doesn’t take long!
I added a coat of the old white next. I like to do 2 thin coats rather than one thick coat, but that’s just me and my weird habits : )
While that’s drying you can think about how wide you want your stripes. To make things easy I just went with the width of my painter’s tape which was 2” So you will find the center of your table and tape off for your stripes
(I got a little paint happy and started before I took the picture, but you get the idea right?)
Then keep painting all the stripes
Peel off the painters tape before it dries! So like immediately : )
Pretty stripes : ) Now let that dry, then you will rub on your wax all over. Before you distress!! Make sure you rub off an excess of the wax, it will feel like you are just wiping away what you did, but you’re not don’t worry! Once the was is dry, start distressing it where ever you want! I rubbed harder in certain places to expose the wood underneath. I also sanded away quite a bit of the green. I didn’t want it super green, more of a subtle color.
I did this all over the table.. on the legs, the feet, everywhere I wanted! That’s what’s so fun about doing it yourself, you get to pick!
I also dry brushed a small amount of the green on the corners (you can see what I’m talking about above)
Finally once you have it looking exactly how you want it, add another layer of the wax, removing all excess. Basically you are buffing it. This is what protects your paint, so do skip this step! And remember, you cannot rub too much off. If you don’t remove the excess it will feel kind of sticky. If that happens, just sand it down and do it again ; )
Ashley Bliss
Author at The Crafty Blog Stalker
carolyn - homework
I love all the colors but my first choice would be Duck Egg Blue.
carolyn - homework
I love all the colors but my first choice would be Duck Egg Blue.
Meig
Love that table!!
Meig
Love that table!!
Meig
barcelona orange!!
Meig
barcelona orange!!
Ashley
I've been dying to try this paint...I DIYed some awhile ago and it was a total fail. Gotta get the real stuff I guess!
Ashley
I've been dying to try this paint...I DIYed some awhile ago and it was a total fail. Gotta get the real stuff I guess!
Courtney
I would love to try Antoinette when it comes out.. beautiful color!
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Courtney
I would love to try Antoinette when it comes out.. beautiful color!
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Briana
I don't know which one I would choose first. For my front room, I would try a red or orange.
Briana
I don't know which one I would choose first. For my front room, I would try a red or orange.
Stephanie
I've been want to try Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I have a dresser that I want to paint and put in my son's nursery.
Stephanie
I've been want to try Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I have a dresser that I want to paint and put in my son's nursery.
Emily Humphries
Love the Duke Egg Blue!
Emily Humphries
Love the Duke Egg Blue!
becomingelizabeth
This is just gorgeous! I've never seen distressed stripes like that -- so original!
becomingelizabeth
This is just gorgeous! I've never seen distressed stripes like that -- so original!
Teresa
Love the coco paint.
And that table tutorial is super cute, going to have to give it a try! 🙂
Teresa
Love the coco paint.
And that table tutorial is super cute, going to have to give it a try! 🙂
Katy A.
I like both the Olive and the Emile!!
Katy A.
I like both the Olive and the Emile!!
Katy A.
I like both the Olive and the Emile!!
Kim
This was hard but I think I would go with the Provence!
Kim
This was hard but I think I would go with the Provence!
Kim
This was hard but I think I would go with the Provence!
becca
great project and giveaway
Ashley
Thanks Becca!
becca
great project and giveaway
Ashley
Thanks Becca!
becca
great project and giveaway
Ashley
Thanks Becca!
Kimberly Sneed
Oooh I'd love to try out the pure white!
Kimberly Sneed
Oooh I'd love to try out the pure white!
Kimberly Sneed
Oooh I'd love to try out the pure white!
soniah
I guess I'm dying to try Scandinavian Pink. something about the tint in the color is so tantalizing
soniah
I guess I'm dying to try Scandinavian Pink. something about the tint in the color is so tantalizing
soniah
I guess I'm dying to try Scandinavian Pink. something about the tint in the color is so tantalizing
Kristin
Loving the Provence color 🙂
Kristin
Loving the Provence color 🙂
Kristin
Loving the Provence color 🙂
Janette Johanson
I am sure I could find a reason to paint something and probably would test out some yellows with grey!
Janette Johanson
I am sure I could find a reason to paint something and probably would test out some yellows with grey!
Janette Johanson
I am sure I could find a reason to paint something and probably would test out some yellows with grey!
Bonnie @Uncommon
Love them all but the barcelona orange looks amazing! 🙂
Bonnie @Uncommon
Love them all but the barcelona orange looks amazing! 🙂
Bonnie @Uncommon
Love them all but the barcelona orange looks amazing! 🙂
Dawn
I would love to try the duck egg blue!
Dawn
I would love to try the duck egg blue!
Brie - BreezyPinkDaisies
I love how your table turned out! And so impressed that you did it so quickly! 🙂 I would love to try. oh, maybe an old white - but I'd have to decide what to paint first!!!
Brie - BreezyPinkDaisies
I love how your table turned out! And so impressed that you did it so quickly! 🙂 I would love to try. oh, maybe an old white - but I'd have to decide what to paint first!!!
Brie - BreezyPinkDaisies
I love how your table turned out! And so impressed that you did it so quickly! 🙂 I would love to try. oh, maybe an old white - but I'd have to decide what to paint first!!!
Steph @ The Silly Pearl
I'd love to try Annie Sloah Chalk Paint in Emilie. My girls would love it.
Steph @ The Silly Pearl
I'd love to try Annie Sloah Chalk Paint in Emilie. My girls would love it.
Kim
Great before and after!! I totally re-did a table with blue and white stripes this week too! I just love that look. check it out! http://thesimplylivingblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/laundry-table-makover.html
Kim
Great before and after!! I totally re-did a table with blue and white stripes this week too! I just love that look. check it out! http://thesimplylivingblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/laundry-table-makover.html
Katie
I love, love, LOVE your table! And the stripes just make it that much awesomer! Yes that is a word 🙂 I would love for you to stop by and share at my weekly linky party going on now at The Crafty Blog Stalker! http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/06/blog-stalking-thursday-47.html
Katie
I love, love, LOVE your table! And the stripes just make it that much awesomer! Yes that is a word 🙂 I would love for you to stop by and share at my weekly linky party going on now at The Crafty Blog Stalker! http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/06/blog-stalking-thursday-47.html
Kathy Moody
What a great giveaway! I really want to try Louis Blue!!! I've used Duck Egg and loved it. The Louis Blue is next on my list. Lol. Thanks for the chance.
Kathy Moody
What a great giveaway! I really want to try Louis Blue!!! I've used Duck Egg and loved it. The Louis Blue is next on my list. Lol. Thanks for the chance.
Shirley
I love your table. I would choose the pure white. Thanks for the chance to win.
Shirley
I love your table. I would choose the pure white. Thanks for the chance to win.
Zoe
I really dig the scandanavian pink paint!
Zoe
I really dig the scandanavian pink paint!
Alison
I love all the grey shades, I think my favorite is Chateau Grey.
Alison
I love all the grey shades, I think my favorite is Chateau Grey.
Deborah
I need to pant my dressing table in my favorite color green.
Deborah
I need to pant my dressing table in my favorite color green.
Amanda
I just got an old desk, I think this paint would be perfect!
Amanda
I just got an old desk, I think this paint would be perfect!
Leslie Beaudry
Love, love, love the Barcelona Orange!
Leslie Beaudry
Love, love, love the Barcelona Orange!
Helen
I love your table! Im dying to try ASCP and I want to try Florence.
Helen
I love your table! Im dying to try ASCP and I want to try Florence.
Summer
I would love to try the duck egg blue. Great job on your table makeover - I love it!
Summer
I would love to try the duck egg blue. Great job on your table makeover - I love it!
Helen
I want to try Florence
Helen
I want to try Florence
Destiny
I'm boring and would like to try Old White before I get too crazy!
Destiny
I'm boring and would like to try Old White before I get too crazy!
Angie @ CCC
I would love to try Provence!
Angie @ CCC
I would love to try Provence!
Debi Bolocofsky
Beautiful job. I have a Blog Hop, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/06/natural-hair-gel-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
Debi Bolocofsky
Beautiful job. I have a Blog Hop, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/06/natural-hair-gel-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
Erin @ DIY On the Cheap
I've been dying to try the Duck Egg Blue!
Erin @ DIY On the Cheap
I've been dying to try the Duck Egg Blue!
Laura / Pet Scribbles
I love how you transformed that table! Especially all the "chippy" looking paint areas on the legs and near the bottom! I would love to try this paint, and I think the colors I'd most want to try first are Duck Egg Blue, followed by Versailles, and the Coco looks good too. 🙂
Laura / Pet Scribbles
I love how you transformed that table! Especially all the "chippy" looking paint areas on the legs and near the bottom! I would love to try this paint, and I think the colors I'd most want to try first are Duck Egg Blue, followed by Versailles, and the Coco looks good too. 🙂
Freida
I've been wanting to try Annie Sloan paints, and this table just gave me the push I needed! It looks fabulous!!! I'm wanting to give my dresser, vanity, and end tables a facelift since they've been with me since childhood...trust me, we both have been around for many decades! Yeah, we BOTH need one desperately! I want to first try the "Country Grey", or maybe "Duck Egg Blue". I'll probably order a few sample jars to see what my options are, but I haven't seen a project yet, where these paints were used, that didn't look MAHHHVELOUS!
Freida
I've been wanting to try Annie Sloan paints, and this table just gave me the push I needed! It looks fabulous!!! I'm wanting to give my dresser, vanity, and end tables a facelift since they've been with me since childhood...trust me, we both have been around for many decades! Yeah, we BOTH need one desperately! I want to first try the "Country Grey", or maybe "Duck Egg Blue". I'll probably order a few sample jars to see what my options are, but I haven't seen a project yet, where these paints were used, that didn't look MAHHHVELOUS!
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Your table came out beautifully! What a wonderful transformation.
My favorite color of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is the Country Grey!
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Your table came out beautifully! What a wonderful transformation.
My favorite color of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is the Country Grey!
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Becky Greene
I would love to try Paris Grey!
Becky Greene
I would love to try Paris Grey!
Robin
I love the Provence and the Duck Egg Blue.
Robin
I love the Provence and the Duck Egg Blue.
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}
I would love to try Duck Egg Blue! 🙂
Thans for the giveaway!
xo! Vanessa
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}
I would love to try Duck Egg Blue! 🙂
Thans for the giveaway!
xo! Vanessa
Stacey
Definitely PROVENCE!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Stacey
Definitely PROVENCE!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Elyse @ Shabby Sweet Tea
I would love to try French Linen.....
Elyse @ Shabby Sweet Tea
I would love to try French Linen.....
malia
duck egg blue!
malia
duck egg blue!
wilma stepp
I absolutely LOVE this...great job!
wilma stepp
I absolutely LOVE this...great job!
Ellen Casper
I love Provence!
Ellen Casper
I love Provence!
Melody Smith
I love Louis Blue!
Melody Smith
I love Louis Blue!
Serena Powell
I love the Barcelona Orange
Serena Powell
I love the Barcelona Orange
CIndy Miller
Great post. I'm wanting to paint with Annie Sloan paint. I hope it goes as well for me as for you.
CIndy Miller
Great post. I'm wanting to paint with Annie Sloan paint. I hope it goes as well for me as for you.
Tracie
I would love to try Old white~
Tracie
I would love to try Old white~
Carmen
Greek Blue is beautiful!
Carmen
Greek Blue is beautiful!
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus
Duck Egg Blue!!! So Pretty- I will try any really though!! 🙂
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus
Duck Egg Blue!!! So Pretty- I will try any really though!! 🙂
debbie jackson
cream and arles
debbie jackson
cream and arles
Julie
This table looks great!
Julie
This table looks great!
Name (required)
Really want to try Provence. I have Louis blue and it is amazing!
Name (required)
Really want to try Provence. I have Louis blue and it is amazing!
Frances courville
I would love to try duck egg blue. Love all the colors.
Frances courville
I would love to try duck egg blue. Love all the colors.
Syd
Your table looks awesome! I love the graphite color...
Syd
Your table looks awesome! I love the graphite color...
Holly
I would love to try Provence! And your table is turned out beautiful 🙂
Holly
I would love to try Provence! And your table is turned out beautiful 🙂
Mandy N
Oh what a sweet little table! Love it!
Mandy N
Oh what a sweet little table! Love it!
Marsha
Duck egg blue!
Marsha
Duck egg blue!
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline
I would love to try Arles or Provence !
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline
I would love to try Arles or Provence !
Heidi @ Mom's Crafty Space
I like the Paris Gray!
Heidi @ Mom's Crafty Space
I like the Paris Gray!
Judy Ainger
Your table is adorable!!! There is nothing better than ASCP. Just found you at Liz Marie Blog. I'm now a follower. Would love to have you stop by when you have a minute. Blessings ~ Judy
Ashley
Thanks so much! So glad to have you Judy, I'll make sure and stop by : )
Judy Ainger
Your table is adorable!!! There is nothing better than ASCP. Just found you at Liz Marie Blog. I'm now a follower. Would love to have you stop by when you have a minute. Blessings ~ Judy
Ashley
Thanks so much! So glad to have you Judy, I'll make sure and stop by : )
Heather@French Press
Antoinette and duck egg blue for sure
Heather@French Press
Antoinette and duck egg blue for sure
Diane @ The Checkered Apple
I love how your table came out! If I could try one of the paints it would be Versailles. Thanks for having this great giveaway!
Diane @ The Checkered Apple
I love how your table came out! If I could try one of the paints it would be Versailles. Thanks for having this great giveaway!
Precious Sister
This is gorgeous. Love the green color and the simple striped design.
Thanks for the step by step.
/Annika
Ashley
Thanks so much! I really enjoyed the stripes, they were fun to make : )
Precious Sister
This is gorgeous. Love the green color and the simple striped design.
Thanks for the step by step.
/Annika
Ashley
Thanks so much! I really enjoyed the stripes, they were fun to make : )
Claire
Hello
I would love for you to add this project to my craft, create and inspire linky party !!
http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/craft-create-and-inspire-linky-party_30.html
Hope to see you there x
Claire
Hello
I would love for you to add this project to my craft, create and inspire linky party !!
http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/craft-create-and-inspire-linky-party_30.html
Hope to see you there x
Allison @ Allison's Everyday Journey
I absolutely love this table! You did an amazing job on it! What a transformation! I love the distressing, the color, everything!
http://allisonseverydayjourney.blogspot.com/2012/06/two-tiered-end-table.html
Ashley
Thank you very much Allison!
Allison @ Allison's Everyday Journey
I absolutely love this table! You did an amazing job on it! What a transformation! I love the distressing, the color, everything!
http://allisonseverydayjourney.blogspot.com/2012/06/two-tiered-end-table.html
Ashley
Thank you very much Allison!
Delightful Deets
I would love to try the duck egg blue or old white! Your table looks amazing and the tutorial was fabulous! I really felt like I learned something and want to try Annie Sloan's paint! Thanks for the opportunity!
Ashley
Thanks so much! I so enjoyed working on this table! I'm glad you understood what I was talking about, lol!
Delightful Deets
I would love to try the duck egg blue or old white! Your table looks amazing and the tutorial was fabulous! I really felt like I learned something and want to try Annie Sloan's paint! Thanks for the opportunity!
Ashley
Thanks so much! I so enjoyed working on this table! I'm glad you understood what I was talking about, lol!
Natalie Huber
I love the feet!
Natalie Huber
I love the feet!
Kimberly @The Brown Eyes Have It
Your table is so cute! I'm impressed! I'm dying to try the Greek Blue with the Old White for my music cabinet.
Kimberly @The Brown Eyes Have It
Your table is so cute! I'm impressed! I'm dying to try the Greek Blue with the Old White for my music cabinet.
Bev
Love that table! I also love the color Antoinette - my girlfriend has just has a little girl, and the color would be perfect for a project for her nursery! Love the blog 🙂
Bev
Love that table! I also love the color Antoinette - my girlfriend has just has a little girl, and the color would be perfect for a project for her nursery! Love the blog 🙂
Mama C
I really want to try the Greek Blue... it looks so bright and SUMMER...
Mama C
I really want to try the Greek Blue... it looks so bright and SUMMER...
Katie Terman
I want to try paris grey on my kitchen island!!!
Katie Terman
I want to try paris grey on my kitchen island!!!
Liz Fourez
I LOVE Provence and Duck Egg Blue!
Liz Fourez
I LOVE Provence and Duck Egg Blue!
Michelle
Just found your blog - Love it ! I'm partial to the Duck Egg blue - would look great in my bedroom.
Michelle
Just found your blog - Love it ! I'm partial to the Duck Egg blue - would look great in my bedroom.
Angie R
Aww I missed the giveaway.. 😉 I love how the project turned out!
Thanks for the inspiration
Angie R
Aww I missed the giveaway.. 😉 I love how the project turned out!
Thanks for the inspiration
Amy
What a cool project. I have a very similar table that I've been wanting to refinish. I think I will try this on it 🙂
Ashley
Thanks Amy! I'd love to see how yours turns out : )
Amy
What a cool project. I have a very similar table that I've been wanting to refinish. I think I will try this on it 🙂
Ashley
Thanks Amy! I'd love to see how yours turns out : )
Heather
Duck egg blue... love it!
Heather
Duck egg blue... love it!
Rachel
I love this! It turned out wonderful!
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Ashley
Thanks so much! So glad you like it : )
Rachel
I love this! It turned out wonderful!
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Ashley
Thanks so much! So glad you like it : )
Brooke
I use chalk paint all the time. I have tried doing stripes but when I do my base coat comes off when I take my tape off. What am I doing wrong??? Help! I love your table, very chic!
Ashley
I've never had that problem before. Make sure you are using painter's tape because it's not very sticky. I also know that chalk paint can take up to 48 hours to fully cure even though it feels dry. Maybe try waiting the full 2 days? Hope that helps!
Brooke
I use chalk paint all the time. I have tried doing stripes but when I do my base coat comes off when I take my tape off. What am I doing wrong??? Help! I love your table, very chic!
Ashley
I've never had that problem before. Make sure you are using painter's tape because it's not very sticky. I also know that chalk paint can take up to 48 hours to fully cure even though it feels dry. Maybe try waiting the full 2 days? Hope that helps!