I don’t know why, but I have a real thing for ampersands. I’ve been wanting to make an ampersand sign for awhile.
This little guy was created using an old cabinet door and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I lightly layered on chalk paint in aubusson blue and napoleonic blue followed by a quick coat of pure white around the edges. After adding the ampersand I lightly distressed the sign.
Just look at that gorgeous texture. I love to experiment with new colors and techniques on small projects before using them on furniture. This layering technique was definitely a winner – I can’t wait to use it more.
By the way, the winner of the $25 gift certificate to Sneakpeeq is Linda Thenhaus and the winner of the $10 gift certificate is Debbie Pedigo. Congratulations!
Wharing this sign at Today's Creative Blog, A Diamond in the Stuff, Not Just a Housewife, Knick of Time, Elizabeth & Co, Domestically Speaking, Primp, Southern Lovely, The Shabby Creek Cottage, The 36th Avenue, Beyond the Picket Fence, Crafty Scrappy Happy, Uncommon Designs, Simple Home Life, Tatertots and Jello, Funky Junk Interiors.
12 comments:
I love everything about it. You did an awesome job on the painting, looks fantastic!!!
This turned out beautifully
I love your ampersand sign Carrie! I've been wondering what to do with the cabinet doors that have been in my basement for several years. Thank you for the inspiration to make something fun with them!
This turned out great! Nice job! Following you via Linky now.
This is beautiful! Great job!
Visiting from the Not Just a Housewife party. :)
-sara @ applestonedrive.blogspot.com
I agree, there is something about amperstands that is just fun and beautiful all at the same time! This is gorgeous! Would love for you to link up to our Uncommonly Yours link party! Bonnie ;)
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that is SOOOOO LOVELY! I love the style!
Found you on TT & J and I would love for you to come by my party and link this up or any other projects you have!
http://www.littleinspiration.com/2012/03/create-inspire-party-features.html
Best of Luck!
Angie from ALI
P.S New follower too!
I can see why you are in love! It turned out beautiful! I have been wanting to try chalk paint, and I think you just might have convinced me! I would love for you to stop by and link to my Sew Crafty Saturday Party!
Wanted you to know that we featured this tonight on our facebook page! Bonnie ;)
Thanks lot for this useful article, nice post
Love the beautiful texture you achieved! And I'm a fan of the ampersand!
LOVE IT .... (can I have it ....?) haha - just kidding. :-)
sort of.
I am just dying to get some chalk paint. I've seen it for a sale at a couple of the "junk" sales I've been to recently, but by the time I've bought a car full of "treasures", I always feel guilty buying the paint, too ... one of these days! :-)
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