Thursday, May 29, 2014

Project - Chalk Clay Paint and a Small Shelf

I am slowly working up to a bigger piece of furniture where I actually sand off paint to show the colors underneath. I've messed around with chairs and a sanding sponge but a Welsh Cupboard or any number of dressers have remained 'painted not aged'.

This small laminated display shelf has the miniature look of a larger piece without the sheer volume of a cabinet or hutch or china cupboard.


 It has been a good project for practicing sanding edges that would have shown age wear. A small shelf with glassed doors for ornaments. This group is from my collection of 1940's era Japanese figures.
Before and after. 


The little cabinet had a laminate surface that took well to two coats of CeCeCaldwell Chalk Clay paint. I used Simply White. Its size is about 14" tall by 24" wide.

The inside shelves were painted with CeCeCaldwell Santa Fe Turquoise mixed with Simply White.

CeCeCaldwell Clear wax. I love the short handled wax brush for working in tight spaces.

I did finish scraping the rest of the paint and wax from the windows after I took the photos. 
A small piece of furniture.

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26 comments:

  1. gaiMay 29, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    It's adorable, Joy! Can you tell us the dimensions?

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  2. 20 North OraMay 29, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful piece! Love the inside being a different color!

    Judy

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  3. Nicci SMay 29, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Love it x

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  4. Bree bumblebreeblogMay 29, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Love! I just finished my own cabinet. :) Chalk paint is so fun!

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  5. "Create Beauty"May 30, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Oh my! That turned out amazing!!!!!! Quite Beautiful!!!
    ~ Violet

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  6. Maureen WyattMay 30, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    That certainly took the little cabinet from blah to wow! I hate waxing and I should probably look into proper brushes to make the job a little easier. Well done.

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  7. Marie BlackburnMay 30, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    What a pretty makeover Joy and such a cute cabinet. Love the color combination too.
    Marie@The Interior Frugalista

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  8. Sam I Am......May 30, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Oh Joy you did a beautiful job! That piece is precious and I love how you painted the inside a different color.

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  9. Deanies StashMay 31, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    Love the way it looks after you painted it. Great job!

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  10. Creative DreamMay 31, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    So creative! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams , starts on Fridays :D Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.

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  11. Susan NewbiggingJune 1, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    I actually have a small cabinet like that. I think mine may be smaller. I have it hung on the wall in my craft room. I store my thread in it. You did a nice re-do.

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  12. bettyl-NZJune 2, 2014 at 2:58 AM

    What a cute little project. I love the white and aqua together.

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  13. Lina GustinaJune 2, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    Love these cabinets.
    www.1sthappyfamily.com/2014/06/monday-post.html

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  14. Sarah~Magnolia SurpriseJune 2, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    Sweet little cabinet -- I love the blue for the inside!

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  15. SmilingSallyJune 2, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    Hi Joy,

    Please place a link to Blue Monday on your post so that others can find us.

    http://smilingsally.blogspot.com

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  16. AnnJune 2, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    It's a lovely piece all your efforts have paid off. Perfect four your figurines
    Ann

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  17. MelissaJune 2, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Thanks for sharing at TTF! :)

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  18. Grantham LynnJune 2, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Great little project. Thanks for sharing it.
    I enjoyed visiting.
    I am following you now.
    Have a great week,
    Sherry

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  19. Sonya BadgleyJune 2, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    Hi Joy! Love the little shelf and the colors you chose for the inside and out! Would love this for my bedroom! Happy Blue Monday!
    Sonya

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  20. Shelly AndradeJune 3, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Love it!!

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  21. Vickie @ Ranger 911June 3, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    I always love a cute little cupboard and you've done a wonderful job transforming it!

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  22. AnnesphamilyJune 4, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    So beautiful and I love seeing your creative heart at work. Have a wonderful weekend, it is coming up quickly Thanks for sharing some blue.

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  23. Creative DreamJune 5, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Thank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream's City of Links on Friday! I appreciate you taking the time to party with me. Hope to see you again this week :)

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  24. ReviJune 6, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Amazing difference after your paint job! Thanks for sharing at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday!

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  25. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJune 10, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Joy, it's so pretty! Love it! You are one of the features at The Round-Up from the Before and After Wednesday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to the Round-Up so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/06/the-round-up-from-before-and-after_10.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  26. The Charm of HomeJune 11, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Really pretty! I love the aqua.
    Sherry

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Thanks for visiting. I read and appreciate all your comments. Joy

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