It's the Weekend, well the end of it!

This weekend I made it a point to work on finishing a project I started two weeks ago.

This should've been a day project.

But with me, nothing goes as planned.

The second week of  Christmas vacation I was madly going through and dejunking my house.

It was Monday, December 26th.

I was a madwoman I tell you.

If you sat long enough, you may have gone into the rescued treasures box.

I went into my room to take a quick break and of course, check facebook.

I saw a status update from Embellish and Restore announcing the winner of $200 worth of 

Annie Sloan chalkpaint.

So I clicked on over to their blog.

And oh the thrill to see that I was the winner!!

I can not tell you how excited I was.

I may or may not have been jumping around the room.

You see, I have projects waiting to be done but don't have the monetary resources to start them.

Anywho, the next day I went to meet with Monica at Embellish and Restore to pick up my treasure.

I was able to have fun dreaming of ideas.

I decided to forgo one can of paint and trade in for 4 sample sizes to vary the colors.

I have to say there is fear in trying something new.

My first project:

A cupboard door turned chalkboard.

Here are the pics:

 The board is from the as is section at IKEA. Cleaned with Simple Green.

Color:  Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Antibes Green

 After paint dries:  clear wax, distress, then clear wax, dark wax, and finish off with clear wax.

One thing I would have done differently was I would have sanded the door a bit.

Some of the paint rubbed off completely in a few places.  But I think it adds character. :)

Plus, I'm still learning.

I forgot to take a pic of the chalkboard paint.  

I used three coats.

Almost Finished project.  

Embellished with fabric rosettes made from fabric found at rescued treasures.

Still need to get a chalkholder.

I have to say I am pretty proud of myself. 

I took baby steps to get started and I conquered my fear of trying something new.

Now, I chose to green because it was one of the samples I got.

My house is not in greens.

If your house is and you would love this handmade chalkboard, 

please let me know!

I was on a roll today so I started a project for our bedroom.

It involves ASCP in Paris Grey and Arles (yellow).

The pieces are drying right now.

So, I'll probably finish for next weekend wrap-up.

Please, hop on over to Embellish and Restore to check out what they are doing.

It's awesome!

They're also on facebook.

What fun projects are you working?

Finding the blessings,

Denise


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