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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Susan's Chalk Paint Projects

All the girls here at Elizabeth & Co. are experimenting with chalk paint. Today I'm sharing Susan's first projects. She started with a very nicely detailed cabinet and some Old White and Louis Blue paint. And what a beautiful result!





Susan hates prep work, so the chalk paint is a big hit with her.






































She also likes the way the chalk paint distresses so easily.


































After painting, Susan used her trusty Minwax clear wax for a smooth finish.























I think this little tag says it all! And no, this sweet little cabinet is not $510. That's just Susan's inventory number.












Sooooo pretty!!!






















And while she had the paint out, Susan used Old White on this table.


























And Louis Blue on this one.












Great job Susan! Thanks so much for sharing.

























And one last reminder. You still have a few more days to enter our first birthday giveaway. You could win a personalized sign custom made just for you by the talented Andrea at Signs by Andrea and some cupcake goodies from the girls here at Elizabeth & Co. You can enter and check out all the details right here. Seven winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 21st, the first day of summer!


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37 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteJune 19, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    the little cabinet is so pretty, but i actually really love the second piece- that rectangular pedestal table! it looks so sweet!

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  2. Allison@FabRehabJune 19, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    That is STUNNING!

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 19, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    The cabinet turned out gorgeous. I love the two colors. The other two are beautiful also. Hugs, Marty

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  4. ToteJune 19, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    It is beautiful! All three pieces look great. I know I am going to spend the money to try this paint. I really didn't want to, but everyone raves about it.

    Susan

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  5. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysJune 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    They both look beautiful! Great job. :)

    Crystal

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  6. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJune 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    The cabinet is breathtaking! I love all the other pieces, too!

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  7. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJune 19, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    The little blue chest is just perfect. I'd love to do something like that to 2 corner cabinets I have but my husband nearly died when I told him I wanted to paint them. I may have to do it when he's out of town! Thanks for sharing...

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  8. Joy@aVintageGreenJune 19, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing more on chalk paint - the finish with the wax looks so good. Each piece of furniture - excellent.
    - Joy

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  9. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    really nice results on these pieces. Y'all are making me give this some serious consideration! I appreciate the candid feedback on this product :) Diane at home sweet homemade

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  10. kathieJune 19, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Love the chalk paint projects :) That blue/white combo is breathtaking. She did a beautiful job on it!

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  11. lisaroyJune 19, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    How pretty! I just love the blue/white combination :)

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  12. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 19, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Love both pieces! What was used to apply the Minwax . . . brush? I just got my first can of chalk paint and am getting ready to paint a small table I have. Love the details on both of these pieces!!

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  13. JillyJune 20, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Well, The work of cabinet is very excellent. Handles and stand curves are very simple and stylish. Combination of blue and white is wonderful.
    hydroponics

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  14. foreverdecoratingJune 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    All beauty's in my book!

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  15. MarieJune 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Oh my goodness, that blue and white cabinet is absolutely darling! It's painted so perfectly. I gotta find me one of those chalkpaint everyone's talking about.

    Stopping by from Mod Mix Monday.
    -Marie

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  16. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)June 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    They both look so beautiful! You have done a great job! Stunning space you got here. Hope to see you on my blog:)

    Sanghamitra.

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  17. Screaming SardineJune 20, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I'm starting to want to try chalk paint. I love the color on this. You did a great job with it.

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

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  18. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I love blue and white together and simple adore this piece with the colors and all the details! I'm sure it will sell very quickly!

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  19. Linda@Coastal CharmJune 20, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful pieces at my NTT party and for posting my new party button:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  20. MaryAnnJune 20, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I've never heard of chalk paint. I've heard of milk paint but not chalk paint. I have to check it out. The results are beautiful.
    MaryAnn

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  21. SusanJune 21, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    What beautiful transformations. Chalk paint seems to be the craze in blog land these days!

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  22. Decor & HarmonyJune 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    You girls have done it again. The pieces look lovely I like them all. Bravo to chalk paint "All Aboard the Chalk Paint Express."

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  23. Jan@southernjunkin'June 21, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Wow and WOW! Love the paint choices!
    Blessings!!

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  24. JennJune 21, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I love the blue! I wish I could get my hands on some of that chalk paint! No where to be found around here. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. ChrissieJune 22, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I love the two toned cabinet!Both pieces are gorgeous!

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  26. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    everything looks so great! I need to try this chalk paint out. This post would be a fabulous addition to my blog party. I would love it if you stopped by and joined in!!
    alchemyfineliving.com

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  27. Deanna@SentimentalRedoJune 23, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    I LOVE that cabinet! Those are my fav chalk paint colors. I really need to try this stuff!

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  28. SkinnyMegJune 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I really love the 2 colors together! I just bought some chalk paint and I'm dying to try it out!

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  29. Stephanie McDonnellJune 23, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    So so so chic! I love it. I would love to see this linked up to our weekly Throwback Thursday party.
    www.luxeboulevard.blogspot.com

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  30. AsylumTanyaJune 23, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I definitely need to find a use for chalk paint - and fast! Thanks for sharing these beautiful pieces! Just lovely!

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  31. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJune 23, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Great use of the Chalk Paint! The little blue cabinet is darling! Thank you for linking to Handy Man, Crafty Woman Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  32. Analog Girl (Rachelle)June 23, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I love those colors! Thank you for sharing these chalk paint furniture makeovers. I really want to get some of this stuff!

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  33. Mrs. Nancy GJune 23, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Oh wow! So gorgeous.

    :-)

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  34. Mindie HiltonJune 24, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I would love to see this at my party.

    I am just reminding everyone about tonights link party that runs Friday evening through Mondays!
    I also have an ongoing give away link party now too.
    Hope to see you soon.
    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/
    come strut your stuff

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  35. AngelaJune 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    That looks like Jasper ware, so pretty!
    Hugs,
    Angela.

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  36. Nita StacyJune 25, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Love these paint projects. The cabinet turned out so nice. And the table too. Thanks for linking up at Mod Mix Monday!

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  37. Decor To AdoreJuly 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    What absolutely adorable DIY projects! Well done.

    I hope that you will stop by and enter my giveaway.

    Happy Monday!

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