Ok, so I finally did it. I took the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint plunge. Well, first, I went and bought the paint and then, true to form, I let it sit in my house for a month trying to decide what to paint first.
Even though it is just paint and easy to redo, I’m a baby so I started small with a mirror. It had this charming rustic look that just didn’t match what I wanted.
So, I taped off the inside part of the mirror and got to painting.
I did two coats of duck egg blue because it matched the fabric for my family room perfectly.
All done.
The mirror is way too small for the mantle in my family room but it lives there for now…a reminder that I need to get painting on some of my bigger projects.
Have you painted anything recently? Tried ASCP?

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I love Annie Sloan! It’s definitely worth the money. I just did a frame this weekend using a wet distressing technique: http://reddoorfurnitureco.blogspot.com/2012/10/wet-distressing-with-annie-sloan-chalk.html
Jessi
Looks great! I really want to try some Annie Sloan but haven’t taken the plunge yet!
I haven’t spent the “big bucks” on ASCP yet, but I have made DIY chalk paint and I LOVE it. So I’m sure I’ll love ASCP.
Sarah
I love the look and ease of chalk paint, but alas, I have yet to try it either! I’m thinking of going big and trying my entry way bench. I think I’ll be going the DIY route though…Your mirror looks gorgeous!
It’s gorgeous! I’ve been wanting to try her chalk paint but haven’t taken the plunge yet.
I painted several things in duck egg yesterday–isn’t it a fabulous color? Thanks so much for sharing.
Hugs,
Becky
PS–You will dive into the quarts soon–there are 8 sample pots in one quart–quarts are a much better deal!
I love your mirror and I LOVE ASCP! I am totally like you though, I order something…. and think about what I want to do with it for months before I just finally use the stuff! :o) I Love the final look! You are making me want to get out my duck egg blue!
Jaime
Looks real nice! I haven’t purchased Annie Sloan, but I made my very first batch of homemade chalk paint and painted a small cabinet. I love the results! Visiting from Bear Rabbit Bear link party….
Beautiful project! I love the color that you chose, I really need to get on the ASCP trend. I keep meaning to try it myself!
i’ve seen this all over! how does it work? is it better than regular paint?
i’ve seen this all over! how does it work? is it better than regular paint?
Sweet colour! Love the final look. Thanks for sharing at Its a Party
xox
Your mirror looks so pretty!
Your mirror looks so pretty!
That mirror looks fabulous! I haven’t tried ASCP yet but I really want to. Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
I am in LOVE with your mirror! The color is gorgeous! Thanks so much for always sharing your amazing ideas at Thursday’s Temptation. I will be featuring your cute mirror later today at the link party!
Happy Halloween!
Jill
The mirror looks awesome. I love it at as a diamond shape too. Thanks for sharing.
I love it! I haven’t used it yet, but I want to. Thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday.
It always takes me some time to decide what my first move will be too. Nice job.
I am also painting with ASCP. Stop by for a visit and see my latest project.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
great color choice! i’ve been wanting to buy some chalk paint myself!!
I got the chair home and started deconstructing it so I could begin the furniture upcycle process {you know…paint, fabric, etc.}. I started by removing the fabric from the back so I could get to the seat cushion.