Hello blog friends!
I hope you had a WONDERFUL Easter weekend!
I had a little fun up-cycling this weekend!!
It is nice enough for me to start spring cleaning…
and my newest rule is that if I don’t love it as it is and I won’t up-cycled it, I have to get rid of it.
And so that is how this little table got a paint job!
And I came up with a technique of distressing without distressing without sand paper or layers of paint.
Yep, I just distressed with ink.
and it turns out I really really love this little table now.
I am so glad that I didn’t get rid of it!
It started out like this—a garage sale find from last year that was completely neglected.
All you need to Do it Yourself is:
-Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Graphite}
-White Ink
-craft sponge
All you do:
Paint your table and let dry.
Use your craft sponge dipped in your white ink to distress by just rubbing along edges of the furniture that you want to highlight.
{I followed these steps by adding a layer of Annie Sloan clear wax to seal the table}
Thats it!
I am linking up to a few of my favorite link parties—be sure to check them out to be inspired!!
Beautiful job, Jaime Lyn. I really think the color you chose gives it life.
Megan
Jaime Lyn that grey is gorgeous! Love your spring cleaning rules – I'm trying to follow the same, love it, use it or loose it! Nice work on a really cute piece.
That looks wonderful! I am so happy you shared this technique! I would love to try it out!
Very cute table! I love it! Visiting from Under the Table and Dreaming link party
-Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
http://www.revolutionariesblog.com
I love the shape and style of that table! I love what you did to it too, it looks great!
That lokks so beautiful! Best decision to paint it. Lokks so cute now!
awesome little table, I have a similar curvy little table that i painted before that could use some love. might just have to try to add some ink to it! thanks for sharing
What a great little table! Using ink sounds like a fun technique and I have some furniture I should try it on.
Great job, I have a similar table I've been wanting to paint. I need to find some of that chalk paint!
I love it! It really is amazing what paint or fabric can do to a piece of furniture!
Umm… yeah. Genius much? So sharing! Looks amazing and really compliments the fireplace. What a great accent piece
Hello Jaime Lyn,
I hope you don't mind if I share this on our private Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ Stockist page…love your outside the box thinking!
Beautiful table!
janet xox
The Empty Nest
It looks great, a huge improvement (obviously!) and much easier that all that sanding and staining and waiting!
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
Wow I would have never thought of that thank you
what a unique idea! it looks amazing!
What a brilliant idea, I love the way your table is transformed!! Bravo!!
I hope you will come and see my new Annie Sloan Chalk Paint projects!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Oh wow! I love, love, love this table! So glad you gave it a face lift and I love the chalk paint out now! Ok, now I have to go hunting for something like this.
Popping in from Sumo's Sweet Stuff and hope you'll link up this and other fun on my Tuesday, Destination: Inspiration linky party. Here's the link for the party going on now:
http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-inspiration-linky-party-10.html
Thanks, Michelle
I just up-cycled and distressed a little coffee table for the first time about a week ago. I love your simple technique by using ink and that table is so unique with it's double stands!
I love this awesome little table. You did an amazing job. It is amazing.
Ruth
I have never put wax on without sanding, I thought I had too. Now that I know I don’t have to sand at all I will give the ink method a try.
Bliss
Jaime!
Happy Thursday!
I {love} it! I love the table, I love the color and I love the distressing technique! Yay. So glad you stopped by and linked it up too
What an interesting technique! Thanks for sharing because I love a new furniture painting idea!
wow i love the effect, it would be great if you could come and link up at http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/04/sunday-show-of-linky-party-features.html
thankyou so much
aimee
xxxxxx
What a great idea! I never even thought of using ink before! (it’s one of those “duh, why didn’t I think of that!” moments). I’m dying to try ASCP!!! That table is so adorable too, what an amazing find! (I pinned it and tweeted it out!)
ohhh thank you so much for sharing my little project! I am thrilled that you like the idea! ANDDDD give in and get taht ASCP it is SO worth it!
Jaime
LOVELY!! I’ve pinned this and I’ve featured you today. You have such a pretty home!! I still can’t believe it’s a rental. Talented, you!
thank you so so so much Emily! I am so honored to be featured at your place!!!
Hello Jamie Lyn,
Using ink to distressing furniture, wow that is a brilliant idea. Makes the entire distressing process so much simpler. Love It! Thanks for sharing.
Smiles, Paula
Thanks for linking up at my party. Never even knew white ink existed!
http://jedandivy.blogspot.com/2012/04/jed-and-ivys-first-blog-party-anything.html
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