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Taking the ASCP Plunge

October 22, 2012 By Shannah 21 Comments

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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Comments

  1. Jessi says

    October 22, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    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

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  2. Tonia L says

    October 22, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Looks great! I really want to try some Annie Sloan but haven’t taken the plunge yet!

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  3. ournextgreatadventure says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    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

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  4. Carissa Rasmussen says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    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!

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  5. Gina @ MoneywiseMoms says

    October 24, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    It’s gorgeous! I’ve been wanting to try her chalk paint but haven’t taken the plunge yet.

    Reply
  6. Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says

    October 25, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    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!

    Reply
  7. Jaime Lyn says

    October 25, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    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

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  8. Calista says

    October 25, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    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….

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  9. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    October 26, 2012 at 4:35 am

    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!

    Reply
  10. Andie Jaye says

    October 27, 2012 at 2:51 am

    i’ve seen this all over! how does it work? is it better than regular paint?

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  11. Andie Jaye says

    October 27, 2012 at 2:51 am

    i’ve seen this all over! how does it work? is it better than regular paint?

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  12. Anne says

    October 27, 2012 at 3:23 am

    Sweet colour! Love the final look. Thanks for sharing at Its a Party

    xox

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  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:44 am

    Your mirror looks so pretty!

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  14. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:44 am

    Your mirror looks so pretty!

    Reply
  15. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    October 30, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    That mirror looks fabulous! I haven’t tried ASCP yet but I really want to. Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

    Reply
  16. Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    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

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  17. Michelle's Tasty Creations says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    The mirror looks awesome. I love it at as a diamond shape too. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Christy says

    November 2, 2012 at 1:15 am

    I love it! I haven’t used it yet, but I want to. Thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday.

    Reply
  19. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ says

    November 2, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    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~ ~

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  20. Stacy @ She's {kinda} Crafty says

    November 3, 2012 at 1:17 am

    great color choice! i’ve been wanting to buy some chalk paint myself!!

    Reply
  21. lisa says

    December 21, 2020 at 5:13 am

    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.

    Reply

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