How awesome is this!!!! I went with the antique finish pulls they were the right color, dainty, but large enough for the size and proportion of the cabinet and drawer. I applied more on the parts that I wanted to be darker (I didnt really have a technique, I was just having fun!). I liked it A LOT! Hit 40 today so at least the snow is consolidating a bit; we can see better over the snowbanks to get out of the driveway! Us girls really know best . The Johnson Brothers gold rimmed china inside the cabinet is also a hand-me-down from my husbands grandparents. Maine has 4 seasons; almost winter, winter, still winter, and construction. I love seeing projects from real people. I got the shutter from our local Habitat For Humanity ReStore. I envy you having blossoms in Feb. Pinning and social shares are always welcome and very much appreciated! In Maine, late April is pushing it! Matt (see I am giving him credit now) knocked off the old hinges and wheels and cut the pieces. You cant see the top of the hutch from eye level so I didnt bother with painting it. Then I sanded with a finishing sand paper I found at Lowes. I asked Stephanie to write in her own words about this projects as I truly feel the creator of the project is best to tell you her/his story. We have other projects in the works for the remaining part of the door, I will let you know when they are they finished. Not lumpy or grainy at all. My 87 year old great grandmother and I live together, and this bed was an anniversary present to her from my late great grandfather. I took the idea and ran with it. We used 62 screws because that was the length we judged we would need. This is absolutely beautiful. I put the wheel and hinges in a vase because I loved them! We use this room only twice a year and only in the evening for candlelight holiday dinners. As you can see, I also have a thing for milk glass! I have written about many pieces of furniture I have painted using one of three DIY chalk paint recipes non-sanded grout, Plaster of Paris, and Calcium Carbonate Powder. I totally forgot to take before I repainted it (I know; I should have my Blogger Card revoked!). We definitely made sure we sanded off the glossy finish though, which is what was important for the paint to stick! I have saved your DIY recipes, and even got the calcium carbonate powder a couple weeks ago. I bought antiquing glaze and a Dark Walnut stain, but decided against using these once I was done with the Valspar. We completely winged it! THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL AND SO CREATIVE. Next, we used 2 x 4 x 8s to build the support for the seat. Is Valspar owned by Sherwin Williams?Is Valspar owned by Sherwin Williams? Your email address will not be published. looks great. I like the subtle look of the blue under the turquoise. I like the idea of the darker blue underneath to give dimension. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Learn how your comment data is processed. This paint dries pretty quickly, so add that to my impatient nature and I most definitely did not wait the full 60 minutes for drying time. As a purveyor of paints in America for more than 200 years, Valspar has a history as colorful as its products. 8. I may or may not speak from personal experience. I really like the finishes you are doing, Diane, with less expensive materials. I love milk glass, too, and envy you your great punchbowl. It seemed to cure overnight. The serving platters were from my grandmas serving ware collection. There you have it guys! 6. I like winter decor, but I cant leave it up all that long after the new year. Great idea to transform a headboard like that!! I knew I wanted it to look rustic, but make it my own. In correlation with the picture, the boards run east to west in between the arms, on the North & South side for a total of 2 main support beams with shorter support beams running North and South in between. I posted about it, here. Required fields are marked *. Like edges and the arms. This bed frame holds sentimental value for me. Note: Careful on how much you use, this stuff can get away from you quick! What kind of paint do you use to make Chalkboard paint. I figured by the time I was done the whole bench, where I started was dry! I used Glidden Pacific Coast A1265 for thesecond or top layer. So when I saw this awesomeDIY Headboard Upcycled Bench I fell almost off my chair because not only was it gorgeous and such a great idea but its something anyone with any level of DIY experience can make. Home Decor Ideas Farmhouse | Vintage Decor. Once that was dry, it was distressed to expose the under layer of paint, and then waxed. I dont use the non-sanded grout anymore. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; Hope you enjoyed looking at this gorgeous creation as much as I did! . The soup bowls are garage sale finds. Hi Diane- Our warming trend usually begins in early February and our almond orchards are in bloom around Valentines Day. I made two batches of it because I also wanted to try layering two colors of chalk paint to try to achieve more depth and interest to the finish. Please do not copy my work in its entirety. Thats the beautify of DIY you can recreate something and make it more you I love rustic, but can also see how great your idea is . Thanks Krista I have made many different mixes and used different proportions on different pieces. Some crevices got a lot, some got none. I hope you enjoyed my farmhouse early spring decor ideas, and I hope it gives you some inspiration to start a little early spring decorating of your own! This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Some brands do not have this. Stephanie shares her fabulous DIY Headboard Upcycled Bench with us and the steps she took to create this great piece! The wheels were rusted. It and the crock were my grandfathers. I love how you have styled things to look homey, collected, and belonging! EXTREMELY.. WELL DONE! The pulls on the top left in the above photo are the original. I use DAP Plaster of Paris it is very smooth. Thanks for your opinion Mary. I painted with the grain of the wood, I also was very stingy with the paint. 1. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "pasteandmacar-20"; We just liked it and felt like it gave it character! Very beautiful and great upcycle! In 2017, the company was purchased by Sherwin-Williams, and their combined expertise should help them thrive for another 200 years. To learn more please read my. Youre very welcome Alyssa! both are excellent. I have a barn, and like honey to bee, I had an old door to the barn sitting in there that had long been forgotten. The home decor sector is in soooo deep now, I cant seem to find a simple answer as to what makes chalk paint the greatest thing since sliced bread? Today Im sharing with you four easy to implement ways that will help you finally organize bills in your home. Then we drilled down some screws, sanded out the rough parts, added some poly for protections, sat our rather large butts on there for a support test, and voila we had a bench! Thanks for the chalk paint recipe. We drilled the screws in at an angle to hold these pieces together. More powder in the mix means chalkier finish and better adhesion. A fluffy cushion would be wonderful Christine , Your email address will not be published. Great job on your hutch !! If you mix Plaster of Plaster it will turn to a cement-like mixture. Back in the early 90s I had an artist paint the trompe loeil on the doors. The cabinet is a hand-me-down. Valspar was good to me and said I only needed to let this dry 1-2 minutes. So some parts were really sanded, other parts were a little sanded. Im looking forward to this years crop!. Im happy you found my post inspiring! It goes perfectly with the theme of my house which I call, Rustic but I am still a girl. I have found that you can add more powder than the recipes call for as long as you can keep stirring the mix and it mixes up to a smooth consistency. Love your paint job on the corner cabinet. It comes down to serve the turkey at Thanksgiving and beef tenderloin at Christmas. The bin pulls were too big and sat too high on the drawer. [] Farmhouse Early Spring Decor Ideas [], [] Download Image More @ http://www.thepaintedhinge.com [], Your email address will not be published. 2. I am ready for spring color; saw a very foolish robin in flight today; shouldnt be here till April, either! Thank so much Kathy! For the seat, I was in luck. Now- I know this is probably going to sound like I just landed on the planet, but can you please, please, please simply explain to me what all the big deal is about chalk paint? I suggest skipping this process, and just using furniture dows. Do this quick because it dries very fast. A few of you noticed in my posts last week that the corner cabinet seemed to have changed while I was showing you my dining room table makeover. I used 160 grit sandpaper to distress the finish and expose the dark indigo blue color underneath. I should have kept it. We cut the pieces to about 3 foot in length (maybe less) and kept the width. I am tired of Chippendale style pulls and wanted something new a different shape, so I went shopping online at D.Lawless Hardware and picked out 3 different styles of pulls to try-on to find one that would be just right. *This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience and at no extra cost to you. SO FRESH LOOKING. DO NOT REPURPOSE, REPOST, MAKE SELLABLE ITEMS OR REDISTRIBUTE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. I get many reader questions asking what is the best recipe for painting high use pieces, like kitchen tables and outdoor furniture. Im going to see if my cousins have any pictures of it before I purchased it from them. What a great way to keep an heirloom! I then added it to 2 cups of latex paint in a satin finish and mixed until smooth. LOVE THE COOL OFF-WHITE LOOK. IT IS A FABULOUS PROJECT AND YOU DID A SPECTACULAR JOB WITH THIS RE-DO. What a great idea. I will definitely going to apply those. Ok, hello! We placed the cut end of the footboard (FB) on what was the backside of the headboard (HB) in its bedroom days, and lined the bottom of the legs of both pieces up flush to ensure the bench would sit evenly. Today Im featuring this beautiful DIY Headboard Upcycled Bench that will leave you wanting to make your own! Recently Posted : Best Truck Tent Reviews. I dont like to use flowers just yet as they arent blooming yet, but I do like to use blossoms or dried flowers to suggest that blooms are right around the corner. I waxed it with Johnsons and buffed it with a soft and well washed t-shirt to bring up a soft shine. The only problem is that they can be challenging to mix in with farmhouse style decor. I recently came across this gorgeous upcycle in a DIY group I belong to. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. 5. I thought Id share some farmhouse early spring decor ideas using my new (to me) corner hutch I decorated in anticipation of our early spring. Love your blog Diane. im still in the barren winter mode but definitely thinking spring. It is propped up on a box and a large plate stand. I love the Calcium Carbonate Powder all by itself, it is very durable, but does take some time to cure to maximum durability. The first thing we did to create this DIY Headboard Bench was sand the baby down! After we cut the footboard, we laid the headboard on the project table. I applied the Valspar Her Dainties colored chalk paint on every inch of this piece (except the support beams, originally I planned on staining them but decided against it). 4. If you are new here, and would like to know more about making your own DIY versions of chalk paint, you can learn more and find out how to make it in these posts: Your email address will not be published. JUST MY HUMBLE OPINION. This Chippendale style of pull is on many of the hand-me-down pieces I inherited. This would be the mix I would tell them to use. While clear varnish may have put Valspar on the map, the company has since become known for its paints, including its Reserve interior paint. Valspar does not have it on the label, but it does have a primer in it. amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; I made sure to make this paint work for it, and spread it out as much as I could. It has lots of texture and detail. Now that the weather is warming up its all about outdoor settings and seating and beautiful patio areas. Win for everyone, especially the headboard! I then used a dry cloth to wipe off the excess. After my impatient painting and sanding process, I applied the sealing wax with a brush, although after this project I definitely will be using a rag to apply with in the future because it makes it easier to get in the little crevices. Heres how you too can create your own chalkboard paint. When I was at the Haven Blog Conference in Atlanta this summer I took a class on how to paint with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. 7. Bummer. I loved the colors of chalk paint that one attendee used on her sample board I knew it was the look I wanted for my cabinet. * I have gotten many questions about the book page lined white hutch in the above photo. I am also extremely impatient, so I was put on Santas naughty list and did not follow directions to a T. Which, worked out for me. Thank you to Stephanie for allowing Pastels & Macarons to share her gorgeous DIY Headboard Upcycle Bench with us! It does not have a primer in it, nor does Easy Care paint that I buy at True Value Hardware. I have a dresser that I got at an auction lots of years ago that Im itching to paint and I believe I will use this recipe. Depending on the brand of Plaster of Paris it could have grain or not. O.K TO LOOK AT, BUT .OUCH! What a fabulous idea, a great use of what would otherwise be junk and how it got turned around to become a beautiful statement piece in someones patio! I have a five month old baby who absolutely insists he needs 90% of the bed, so I thought I would make my 10% a bit bigger. I wanted it be something that was used, instead of an old bed sitting in storage. The after is simply exquisite! Over 20 years ago, he had a stroke and passed away in 95, so I really wanted to keep this piece. Then we (okay, my partner) cut the footboard in half with an electric saw. Non usable barn door = project dream! I will use the recipe again. amzn_assoc_linkid = "bcbea1b47bebe62ad4333409d516385c"; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I madesure to work with the less is more option and was careful to only use small amounts as a overly antique lookisnt what I wanted. The cabinet is not huge and gets a little lost next to the big hutch, so I placed a large white platter that I got at Costco on the top to create some balance. Hey guys! Thank you for sharing such a helpful post. Required fields are marked *. HOWEVER, YOU LOST ME ON THE SEAT PLANKS. As the sections dried (okay or maybe they didnt but hey, judge me) I would sand my little heart out in some places and be start-then-quitter in others. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience and at no extra cost to you, please refer to our. DIY Fall Wreaths 20 Stunning Wreaths You C Herb Garden Ideas I Love For Indoor Spaces. Please share this around so others can see her wonderful work! When I decorate for early spring, I like to use a lot of whites and greens mixed with gray and wood tones for contrast. The paint will begin to harden once it is mixed, so only mix what you need at one time as it wont store as well as other paints. I threw a cowhide blanket, some pillows I had been wanting off of my couch, a Shirley Temple photo that is/was my grandmothers (she gave it to me, but she is still alive so I panic and not really sure what tense to use here) and some little knick knack glasses for decoration! I have a small one I use for church supper potato salads! Love it all! I love the transformation! Since I love the other two pull styles, I am sure you will be seeing them on future projects. NOT AT ALL COMFORTABLE.THEY CONFLICT WITH THE FINISHED LOOK OF THE BENCH, IN MY OPINION. Calcium Carbonate Powder always creates a smooth mix with no graininess, that is why it is my favorite ingredient to use. You always give me inspiration! I applied three coats, sanded to distress, and then used Valspar clear wax to seal it. You surely breathed new life into that piece! I made the white DIY chalk paint for the base of the table using the same recipe I used for the cabinet with Johnsons paste buffed over for protection. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have a great day! I'm very grateful for your shares. I applied one coat on some parts, and two coats on the main areas like the bottom portion of the headboard and the curved part of headboard. Boy do I have a treat for youguys today! I love the color. *This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience and at no extra cost to you. I hope you get some warmer weather your way soon! It dried to a very durable finish right away no wood tannins bled through and the mixture was super smooth. But the two pictured are gray toned and have tree and root etchings, which works perfectly with the early spring theme. Please Read my Disclosure Policy. The colors were made by mixing two Annie Sloan colors together to create a brand new color. We ended up cutting the 24s down to 5 in length. What great work! I have a round patio set, with the glass long broken out of it, that we used as our project table. This is a very low grip sand paper. Not waiting for the paint to fully dry and sanding actually gave it more of a distressed look. Learn how your comment data is processed. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; I wiped it off with a damp wash cloth and then went over it again with a dry cloth. The sprinkler still works, but I like it better being used as decor. Who knows, it may feel right at home since many years ago it was probably displayed just like I have it in the cabinet. You can also subscribe without commenting. Really cute! Lol! And just wondering why you decided to try this new mixturedid you find the finished produce from the calcium carbonate recipe to be less durable than desired? The paint I used on this hutch is Valspar chalk paint in the color Her Dainties. Chalk Paint Furniture Before & After Makeovers, The Best DIY Chalk Paint Recipe For Painting Furniture, What is Chalk Paint and Versions of Chalk Paint, The Best Chalk Paint Recipes For Painting Furniture. They are a great and inexpensive resource for shutters like this, along with cabinet doors, vintage doors and windows, and other odds and ends, not to mention paint, stain, tile, and other building and finishing materials. Fast forward 23 years time for a makeover. Most paint companys have it written on the label Paint + Primer In One. For now, I will stick with Fiddes and Sons and Johnsons. I always say Ill be grateful for mud season! I have been up to a little experimenting againwith DIY chalk paint. Thanks for sharing it:). Out of curiosity I wanted to see how a finish would turn out if I mixed two DIY chalk paint recipes together. So I was all excited about trying the calcium carbonate, and now I wonder if I should try your newest creation:) So you really didnt have any of the clumps or grit from the plaster-of-paris when mixing it w/the calcium carbonate? How do you use Chalkboard paint on Grout? For my cabinet, I used Glidden Premium paint. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; If your paint has a primer in it, use this chalk paint recipe that doesnt have Plaster of Paris in it: Chalk Paint Recipes. To paint the cabinet I used Behr Southern Blue S-G-590 in a satin finish as my first coat. Honestly, we could have used longer ones along with this size, and it would have cut down how many screws we needed to use. I am so sick of winter already! We used caulking along the line of screws to cover them, then sanded the caulking down at an angle to get rid of the excess and make it have a more finished look. What is the best recipe to make chalk paint? I bought this hutch from my cousins who live across the street from us. I am letting you go before me to perfect this baby, then Im going to copy what you do:). I have not purchased it yet as it is a bit too pricey for my budget, but it works beautifully. No matter what recipe you use Calcium Carbonate Powder all by itself or mixed with Plaster of Paris you are going to like the finish. I added new drawer pulls, too. Im a blogger and I try to make my photos look as visually appealing to you as possible and some bloggers who are far outside my level of talent and on a level I could never reach do some amazing projects that we all think Wow! But the problem is that sometimes those projects can seem scary and intimidating to try and conquer because of all those gorgeous photosthat the every day person might be scared to give it a go or the project itself is far too hard to try and make. Do not remove any watermarks, crop, or edit any of my images without first obtaining written permission from me. The wall color Ben Moore Shelburne Buff looks quite cozy in the candlelight. Next was the fun part! CONGRATS. To learn more please read my disclosure policy. How many colors does Valspar paint come in?How many colors does Valspar paint come in? Love this bench but you dont have the time to make it or you just arent into DIY? The current trend towards chalk paint and milk paints may have come about due to the fact that they do not I love the way she has styled it and made sure to keep the deco vintage/rustic with some beautiful modern and elegant patterns! I love it when you share! Here are some benches I found to give you a similar look! How cool is that!?! Many of you have asked me what is the most durable recipe? To slate a chalkboard lightly rub chalk along the surface and then lightly rub it off. This is amazing! As with many things on hold in my life as we wait to find out if we are moving or not, it is going to stay, but I am itching to paint it again now that I have changed the colors of the furniture in the room. Then the colors were layered on top of each other letting the first layer dry, then applying the second color on top. More years than not Ill move right into working on spring decor right after the holidays are over. require a lot of surface prepalso they can have a crusty(sometimes), worn antique appearance. amzn_assoc_title = "SHOP THE LOOK"; Your email address will not be published. Spring arrives earlier here in the Nor Cal valley than it does in most other areas of the U.S. (dont hate me!). The top is a driftwood stained finish. It looks stunning Diane! I want one only on mine I want a great big fluffy seAT CUSHION. 25+ Clever Ways To Save Money At The Grocery Store, The Best Elf Mason Jar Christmas Gift Idea You Can Easily Make, 100+ Cheap and Thoughtful Stocking Stuffers For Under $5, 4 Easy Ways To Finally Organize All Of Your Bills, Ikea Tarva Dresser Makeover for Kids Room, 20 Of THE BEST Ikea Kallax Hacks To Organize Your Entire Home, 19 Last Minute Awesome DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Quickly Make, How To Make A Stencil Without Owning An Expensive Cutting Machine, 12 Last-Minute Easy Halloween Makeup Ideas You Can Do Yourself. I think I had almost the same headboard which I got rid of. It was one of the last gifts he gave her before he passed. Your email address will not be published. When I bought it, the interior shelves were painted red and the rest of it was stained wood. I have spray painted them, added numbered beads to them, and paper napkins to give them an update. You have some serious skills, girl!!! Paying your bills on time can be extremely challenging, that is if you dont have a fail-proof system in place. Then, despite much protest of my boyfriend because he already thought the piece was badass (I know, he needs a dictionary), I applied the antiquing wax. We spaced them out over the support beams, we didnt have a reason. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. Any insight you can give would be appreciated by me, and maybe one other person who just crawled out from under a rock too! If you have any questions, pop them in the comments and we will answer any questions you may have on this project! I UNDERSTAND YOU LIKE THE RUSTIC LOOK, BUT JUST A BIT TOO RUSTIC FOR ME. xo- maryjo. Thanks for the link and everything! amzn_assoc_asins = "B01DILMV9U,B002WR967C,B00FOM3254,B00H84GSYI,B00U1QXKMI,B00DW7LBJM,B01LW4KFEE,B005FFA0V4"; The lovely creator of this beautiful rustic DIY Headboard Benchis Stephanie Thatcher. The company was founded by Samuel Tuck in Boston in 1806; by the turn of the century, it had expanded globally under the name Valentine & Company. Please keep in mind that unless otherwise stated, all images and text on this site are the property of Pastels and Macarons. I mixed 2 tablespoons of Calcium Carbonate Powder and 2 tablespoons of Plaster of Paris into 2 Tablespoons of water and mixed well. My boyf was too stubborn, but after all the extra work he has come around to my way of thinking! This is not the time to give your boyfriend a wedgie and then suffer the reprimands of it. I may even try the 2 different color technique like you did on the cabinet. I make my own with a recipe that is 1 part water to 1 part plaster mixed and add two parts paint- I am super curious about your recipe now have never tried the CC before and the smaller proportions. This is what she said: I made my DIY Headboard Upcycled Bench from thequeen size bed I was using before my nowamazing new king size bed arrived! Valspar premium enamel spray paint wood spray paint Valspar premium enamel spray paints are available in 47 colors plus clear sealers and primers Available in 3 finishes such as gloss, satin, and flat Using easy spray technology effortless finger pad, twist-lock cap, and spray from any angle. I hardly ever get to make punch! These systems will not only help you avoid late payment fees but save you acontinue reading. Now Im thinking maybe I should have. It was in my blue and white kitchen back then and looked quite charming. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The glass pulls were invisible. I only sanded in the places I feel would have been worn over time if this had always been a bench. The wood was splintered, rough, and rotted out in some parts. The Painted Hinge uses cookies to ensure that you get the best experience on our website. Although I think my bench turned out great, I am my biggest critic so there are some parts that I wish I would have followed my own advice. The punch bowl was given to me by my mother-in-law. When the flowers do start blooming here, Ill mix them in along with some Easter / Spring Solstice decor for a full-on spring look. Vikki in VA. Wow! I WOULD HAVE USED LONG PLANKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, OR AT LEAST, IF USING THE SHORT PLANKS, HAVE FINISHED THEM THE SAME AS THE REST OF THE BENCH, OR A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR PICKING UP THE PILLOW COLORS, ..TO COMPLETE THE LOOK. Can you mix chalk paint and slate paint together? Last week, I combined two of my favorite recipes Plaster of Paris and Calcium Carbonate Powder in one mix to use on the corner cabinet in my dining room to see if by mixing the two, the finish would be even better more durable than when either ingredient was used alone. The dried hydrangeas are from my garden. I am IN LOVE with this gorgeous bench and I feel honoured that Stephanie allowed me to share this gorgeous creation with you today! So I took a stretch break and rehydrated. Hello Michelle, to decorate a farmhouse is always a tough task, your ideas made it easy for me. There was no grit at all in the mix. Hi MK Although, not thoroughlybecause my hand was tired after the first section of the headboard. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I did not want to have to drill new holes, fill and sand the old ones, so they didnt make the cut. My sweet boyfriend, Matt, and I had no idea what we were doing. I have a bouquet of silk bright yellow daffodils in a milk glass vase on the coffee table. I also loved the Annie Sloans Soft Wax we used in the class. And lets not even get started on what milk paint isThanks in advance! Pinning! But hey, it was a learning process! document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I definitely suggest getting multiple length screws because you never know what you are going to run into. It created a very smooth consistency. Nice simple how do also! I like how you are finding new uses for these items. 3. The paint I used was Valspars 3 step chalk paint process. Ive never tried the grout, but I have painted a few pieces w/the plaster-of-paris recipeit worked okaybut it felt gritty, I kept finding clumps in my paint no matter how many times I whisked it, & it required sanding between EVERY coat to get the gritty feel off.
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