tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74282749488372686172024-03-13T10:41:42.296-07:00Funky JunkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428274948837268617.post-60868433720329144882015-11-19T04:31:00.000-08:002015-11-19T04:31:58.498-08:00Americana Decor MAXX GLOSS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My sister is in the middle up updating her sons room to a big boy-video game themed decor. I had promised her I would help her find and repurpose a set of night stands. It ended up being a little harder than we thought to find a matching pair with clean and modern lines. But we finally found this perfect set! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">About the same time we found the night stands, I received a fun little package in the mail from Deco Art. I was thrilled they wanted me to give their new <a href="http://decoart.com/maxx-gloss/"><span style="color: #38761d;">Americana Decor Maxx Gloss</span></a> paint a try, but was also a little nervous since I do not typically work with gloss paints. Let me stop here and say that THIS IS NOT YOUR MAMAS GLOSS PAINT! :) Here are a few things you should know:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-This is a WATER BASED paint so clean up is a breeze.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Extended open time allows flow and leveling for a ultra smooth finish</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Lacquer like finish that up until now was only available in spray paint. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Durable, hard finish that is highly resistant to household cleaning chemicals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-Available in 20 different colors and can be purchased as Michaels, Home Depot, JoAnns and Meijer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When working with Gloss Paint, dust can be your worst enemy! So you know how I roll...I whipped out my trusty leaf blower and went to work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I did not even sand the tables because I really wanted to put this paint to the test. I measured a few inches up the legs and put some tape on so I could give these babies a modern dipped leg finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is when I got nervous. I have typically not had success with glossy paint and feel like I always get drips and brush strokes, but Americana Decor Gloss Maxx is developed with an extended open drying time that allows optimum flow and leveling for a smooth finish. I made sure to paint SEVERAL THIN coats and allowed to completely dry between coats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is after the first coat. Don't be alarmed with the first coat. It will look streaky at first, but will start covering better on the next coat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And here they are...beautiful, glass like finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Be sure to let your paint cure for 14 days. This will ensure a durable finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought I would share a little peek at the process of painting this gray desk using <span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://decoart.com/chalkyfinish/">Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint</a> </span>available at Michales and Home Depot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is what we started with. A nice mid century desk set with all the original hardware. SCORE! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://decoart.com/chalkyfinish/">Chalky Finish Paint</a> does not require sanding or prep work. You can just start painting and It will stick to just about any surface like a dream. But I still like to sand my pieces before I paint. I feel like it just gives a more smooth and professional finish. After I sand, I may or may not have blown all of the dust off with my leaf blower. Don't judge, it is really effective and your neighbors think you are crazy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to use the color <a href="http://decoart.com/chalkyfinish/colors">RELIC</a> because you know how I love a good gray. I added a little water to the paint in a bowl and stirred well. This is not really required or necessary, but I really like my paint to be thinner. I feel like it helps the paint go on more even and smooth. Just a personal preference. The first coat covered really well and I only had to go back and touch up some little areas I missed with a second coat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Chalky Finish Paint dries very quickly, which means you can transform your furniture in no time. Once it was dry, I lightly sanded the entire piece with an extra fine sanding sponge, adding a little distressing on the edges as I went along. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After I was done sanding, I was loving how everything looked and especially liked the distressed matte look it had taken on. The problem was I needed a top coat, but did not want to change the appearance of the paint. So many times waxes or top coats can deepen, darken or add a sheen to a piece, which is good in some cases, but I wanted this piece to stay just as it was...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enter my new favorite top coat - <a href="http://decoart.com/chalkyfinish/finishes">ULTRA MATTE VARNISH</a>! I love this stuff. It provided a top coat finish to the paint, but did not change the look or feel. There was absolutely no sheen or darkening of the original paint color after I applied it, which is EXACTLY what I wanted. I simply applied 2 thin coats with a bristle brush.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a close up of that beautiful Matte finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And if you end up trying Deco Art Chalky Finish Paint for yourself, be sure to submit pictures of your second chance piece for the contest with some pretty awesome prizes - <a href="http://decoart.com/secondchances/">DETAILS HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Without a doubt, the most asked questions for Funky Junk in 2014 were about the paper fans I used in so many of my furniture staging photos. Every time I posted pictures of furniture, I would get comments and messages about where I got the fans and how I hang them on the wall. I realize there are tutorials on how to make these all over blog land, but I thought I would go ahead and share the details for mine here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paper fans are such an inexpensive way to decorate blank spaces and so easy to change out. So lets start with the details for the paper. I find that the lightweight paper is much easier to work with than the thicker card stock. I also like to just buy a big paper ack since they are already coordinated with colors and patterns. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the pack I got at Michaels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To make a large fan, start with 3 sheets of matching 12x12 paper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take one sheet and fold one side down a little less than a inch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Continue to accordion fold the paper until you get to the end and it looks like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Put a piece of double sided tape or hot glue where the 2 folds meet. I like to use hot glue and clots pins to hold it in place while the glue cools.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Repeat the sakes steps with the other 2 pieces of paper and you will have 3 wedges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use glue or tape to secure the wedges where they meet each other and you have now made a paper fan!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To make different size fans, just cut your 12 x12 paper a little shorter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like to attach my fans to the wall with this removable poster putty. I move mine around alot and this makes it super simple without damaging my walls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up is the color Artissimo. The perfect color for this vanity. The mirror was missing, but i think the fabric garland made up for it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This sweet pair of end tables wanted to be painted in Kitchen Scale, so I obliged. :) Love how they turned out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MMS Milm Paint in Kitchen Scale with bonding agent and finished with hemp oil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This collection was painted in Trophy. Trophy is literally the PERFECT shade of gray! Love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Annnddddd...I just love this pretty little lady finished in MMS Milk Paint in Typewriter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Want to know how far one bag of <a href="http://www.missmustardseedsmilkpaint.com/">Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint </a>will go? All these pieces were painted with one bag of Trophy and I still have about 1/4 of the bag left. (ironstone was used for the stripes)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All these pieces are listed on the facebook page for sale with dimensions and prices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beautiful black buffet. Would also be great as an TV console. Tons of great storage and has a completely refinished wood top. This one is extra long at 76"!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She was painted with Behr in the color Mined Coal and mixed with <a href="http://bluemineralschalkpaint.com/">Blue Minerals Paint Powder</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stunning French style dresser painted in dark gray <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Americana Decor Chalky Finish - Relic)</span> with beautiful brass and glass knobs. Perfect for a dresser, buffet or media console.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out this stunning, gray, CHIPPY armoire with chalkboard insert doors! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Painted with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint - Trophy</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">40" wide x 67" tall x 18" deep</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lets start with a bundle if IKEA bed slats. YUP...BED SLATS! Here are the reasons I like using these bed slats instead of regular wood from the hardware store or using actual pallets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. The bed slats come cut the perfect length, that saves me the step of having to cut a bunch of wood when I am making alot of signs. The saw scares me...alot!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. They are already sanded smooth and are good quality wood. I could not buy this much wood at the hardware store for the price of the wood slats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Pallets can be very difficult to take apart and require alot of cleaning, sanding and I am always worried about where that have been and what has been on them. UCK!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just unroll your bed slats and pull off the ribbon that is holing them together. You might need to use some players to pull out some leftover staples. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Line up 5 slats and then attach 2 braces with wood screws. I did have to cut the brace pieces down to size.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could use regular stain to finish them, but I find that it is hard to get a real "old" look with stains. I love using Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in CURIO as a stain on raw wood. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not only does MMSMP in Curio give a great old wood look, but it dries so fast. With stains you usually have to wait 12 - 24 hours, but the Milk Paint allows you to complete a project so much faster.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It literally dries super fast and will have a little bit of a chalky haze when it is dry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Give the board a light sanding with a fine grit sanding brush. Apply pressure and distress in random places to give the appearance of reclaimed or pallet wood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can stop here and be finished with your sign, you will have a more bleached or washed wood look. I like to add a little dark wax to deepen the color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so excited to share this fun new product and super easy project with you. <span style="color: #0b5394;"> <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/DecoArt-Americana-Decor-Image-Transfer-Medium-ADM10-45/204660226"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Americana Decor Image Transfer Medium</span></a></span> allows you to transfer laser printed photos or images onto wood, glass, fabric and more! It is a super simple process and can become a little addicting. I was literally looking all over my house to see what else I could transform with this stuff. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will need to print your image on regular copy paper (not cardstock) with a</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> laser printer. I wanted the print quality to be really good, so I had them printed at the UPS/print store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apply the Image Transfer Medium with a foam brush to the front side of the image. The medium dries very quickly, so you will want to work fast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THEN WAIT 8 HOURS!! This is the hard part, but do not try to rush it. I just let mine sit overnight and came back to it in the morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is when it starts getting exciting! Rub the paper with a sponge (I used an old rag) and you will begin to see the image. Be careful not to scrub too hard and remove the actual image. Some places I found that rubbing with my fingers worked better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUT WAIT!!!!! There is more. It works on fabric too! Check out the cute pillow I made using the exact same steps you use on wood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you love the mason jar image as much as I do, you can find it<span style="color: #0b5394;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/182600902?ref=fb2_tnx_title">HERE</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I came across <a href="http://bluemineralschalkpaint.com/"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Blue Minerals Chalk Powder</span></a><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white;">a few months ago and was excited to give it a try. Blue Minerals is a NATURAL paint additive designed to transform any latex or acrylic paint into an extremely porous, chalk style paint. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The thing that I was most excited about is that you can choose ANY COLOR and ANY BRAND of paint to mix this powder with. Honestly, I was somewhat skeptical. I have tried various home made chalk paint recipes in the past and have found them to be very gritty and not very effective, but this product is completely different and really surprised me. I LOVED it and loved the unlimited color options it opened up for me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blue Minerals comes in several sizes. I have the 16 oz jar which will make 1 gallon of paint! YES...ONE GALLON! But not just one gallon of the same color. Because you mix in 1 cup increments, this 16 oz jar would allow you you create 15 different colors for 15 different projects! And how cute is that little jar? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I loved that I could just use sample pots of paint and have just enough for one project. The sample pots are only $2.95 at Home Depot, so I was able to buy a few different colors to experiment with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is IMPORTANT that you follow the mixing instructions provided. DO NOT try to mix the powder directly into your paint or you will have a lumpy mess. You will want to mix 2 Tbsp of powder with 1 Tbsp water and stir VERY WELL. Make sure you get rid of all clumps and lumps. Then add this mixture to 1 cup paint (which happens to be almost the exact amount in a sample pot!) SCORE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no need for priming or sanding when using Blue Minerals. Just start painting! This is the first coat on the sewing machine table. I was working on this one inside, right in the middle of my kitchen. I usually work in the garage, but it has been so cold here the past few weeks. I am a whimp.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I always do a light sanding and a little distressing before waxing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out this video on <a href="http://bluemineralschalkpaint.com/tutorial-applying-fiddes-clear-wax/#more-1518"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Waxing Like A Pro</span></a> from the Blue Minerals website.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And let me stop here and share with you a product that is going to change your life...especially if you hate waxing, like me. Do you remember when I said I had a TOP SECRET tool I was going to share with you? Well this is it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blue Minerals sells this amazing<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> <a href="http://bluemineralschalkpaint.com/product/buffing-brush-drill-attachment/"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Buffing Brush Drill Attachment.</span></a> </span>If you are wanting to achieve a professional wax finish, but hate the time consuming and painful hand buffing process, this will be your new best friend. You just apply a very light coat of wax with a waxing brush or cloth, then attach the buffing brush attachment to your drill and buff away. It instantly creates a polished and professional finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I painted this Ikea stool with a color called Mossy Green mixed with Blue Minerals. I decided not wax it or put any top coat on it. I just lightly sanded and distressed and then left it. My boys use this stool everyday and they are pretty rough with it. After a few weeks, it still looks great and not a bit of the paint has scratched or peeled off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was the sad before. I got the table for $10 and the chairs for $8 each. The top of the table was horrible and we have lived with it like this and have eaten on it for longer than I care to admit. It seems like my personal projects always take the back burner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the after. I completely refinished the top in Dark Walnut stain and used some Blue Minerals mixed with a Home Depot sample pot in Mossy Green for the bottom of the table. The green is looking much brighter in these pictures than it actually is in person. I just love the pop of color it gives the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And do I have a big surprise for you!? Blue Mineral is giving the Funky Junk readers 20% off between now and April 30, 2014! Just use code: FUNKY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I kind of have a sight obsession with old sewing machine tables. They can be transformed into so many different things, or look great just as a side table.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This one is painted in an emerald green color and the top has been completely refinished. The table opens up and has a small storage compartment. Perfect for a vanity or desk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32" tall x 28" wide x 18" deep</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Emerald chalkboard with a unique chevron wood grain accent. Chalk image is not permanent and can be erased to create your own design. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started with this cute little chalkboard from the thrift store. My grandma had one almost exactly like this and I can remember fighting with my sisters to write on it when we were little. I love when I find things at thrift stores that bring back sweet memories from my childhood. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I gave it 2 light coats of <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/DecoArt-Americana-Decor-8-oz-Yesteryear-Chalky-Finish-ADC27-45/204594326"><span style="color: #e06666;">Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Yesteryear.</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After it dried, I added a coat of<span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/DecoArt-Americana-Decor-8-oz-Deep-Brown-Creme-Wax-ADM07-45/204594332?N=5yc1vZc61q"><span style="color: #e06666;">Americana Decor Dark Wax</span></a> for a more aged look. This wax is more like a glaze and very easy to apply and work with. I found I had to work quickly to apply with a brush and wipe off the excess. It gives a very natural distressed look and leaves a super smooth finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to go with a black chalkboard backing because the original green board was in rough shape. I painted the board with chalkboard paint and I allowed it to dry and cure for the specified time. You will want to season your board by rubbing chalk all over the board. If you do not do this step, your chalk will stain your board and will not erase all the way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wipe your chalkboard with a dry cloth. I actually repeat the steps to "season" the board 2 times...just to be safe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a tip that makes all the difference in the world when writing with chalk. SHARPEN YOUR CHALK WITH A PENCIL SHARPENER!!!! The brand of chalk you use is also important. Some chalks seem waxy or can be too crumbly. I always stick with old school Crayola. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have realized that there is NOT a fast and easy way to make pretty chalk art for those of us that are handwriting challenged. It is going to take time and lots of erasing and trying again. Do not get frustrated. The more practice you give it, the better it will get. There are several methods I use for writing on chalkboards, but I am going to stick with showing you the one that is easiest to accomplish with the least amount of expense and supplies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First I print out the design I want to create. For this project I was able to use regular 8.5x11 paper. For bigger projects you can print LARGE engineering prints at Staples or Office Max for $3.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Flip your paper over and rub your chalk all over the back of the image. Make sure to rub it really good and cover all the design. You do not need to cover the entire paper, just the areas where the design is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you lift the paper, it should leave a faint outline of the image. It is kind of hard to see in the photo. Sorry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go over the image with your sharpened chalk. On some projects I will use a chalk marker. It gives a more semi-permanent finish that will come off with a wet rag, but will stay put if you have little fingers in your house that like to touch your masterpiece. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stunning Black Buffet or Dresser. Perfect for a dining buffet, TV console or just a fabulous dresser. Painted in a true black. The top has been completely refinished, stained and sealed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started with this beautiful antique chest of drawers. It was in great condition considering how old it is and had all the original hardware in tact.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no prep work needed when using Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint. No sanding...no priming! Just start PAINTING! How awesome is that?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have ever painted a piece of furniture and had old stain or knotty wood bleed through, you know how frustrating it can be. That is why the <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/DecoArt-Americana-Decor-8-oz-Stain-Blocker-and-Sealer-ADM09-45/204594334?MERCH=RV-_-RV_nav_plp_rr-1-_-NA-_-204594334-_-N"><span style="color: #e06666;">Stain Blocker Sealer</span></a> product is a dream come true. This is not a necessary step for most furniture you paint, but there were some places on this old chest that I knew would probably bleed through. Just brush some of this sealer on (follow drying and curing times on bottle) and then you are good to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to mix 2 colors together to get the right shade of gray. Yesteryear & Relic are both stunning colors on their own, but mixing them gave me just the right shade. You can mix any of the Americana Decor Chalky Paint colors together. I use really sophisticated supplies to mix the paint... a plastic food container and some straws that happened to be laying close by. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like to add a tiny bit of water to my paint (give or take a tablespoon) to thin it out a little. Then I apply thin coats of paint with a good quality brush. This helps to avoid paint stroke lines and gives a more professional appearance. This paint covers great and I got it done in 2 quick coats!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to highlight some of the details of this piece and thought my hand was steady enough to paint the intricate places...I was wrong! :) I was using a tiny little paintbrush but still could not get the detail work to look clean and nice. Then I discovered a method that was much easier and actually worked. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Slop the white paint (Chalky Finish in Lace) into the recessed areas and wait about 1 minute...NO LONGER! Trust me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The excess paint will wipe away, but it will stay in the recessed parts. AHHHHH...so much easier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought the legs of the chest would look cute with a POP of color. I used some Frog Tape to tape off the legs. There is no other tape in my book, FROG TAPE is hands down the BEST! I decided to use the color<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/DecoArt-Americana-Decor-16-oz-Smitten-Chalky-Finish-ADC08-83/204660568"> <span style="color: #e06666;">SMITTEN</span></a> for the POP. Oh how I LOVE this sweet color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now we are ready for the final step to make her all smooth and shiny! The<span style="color: #e06666;"> <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/DecoArt-Americana-Decor-8-oz-Clear-Creme-Wax-ADM01-45/204594330?N=5yc1vZc61q"><span style="color: #e06666;">Americana Decor Creme Wax</span></a></span> is amazing. It is more of a liquid and very easy to apply with the<span style="color: #e06666;"> <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/DecoArt-Americana-Decor-2-in-Round-Waxing-Brush-ADB01-I/204594338?N=5yc1vZc61q"><span style="color: #e06666;">waxing brush</span></a></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here she is! All finished and lookin good. Now go get some Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint and let me know what you think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This chest of drawers is about the sweetest thing I have ever seen! If I had a little girl, this one would be staying with me. :) This beautiful antique piece has so many stunning details. I painted it gray with some distressed white accents and a pop or coral on those curvy legs. Has all the original brass hardware in tact, which is very rare and it sits on original wood casters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I love using these banners for so many things. Holiday & party decor or to add a little pop to a piece of furniture or a room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to our first online class for our DIY University! I know this is not a painted furniture feature (hope you are not disappointed), but I thought I would start with a CHEAP & SIMPLE project that anyone can do. Lets get started!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The supply list is short. You can find old books and hymnals at most thrift stores. I look for the oldest ones I can find and make sure they have some yellow/brown edges. The MDF wreath form is from the wreath supply section at the craft store and comes in several different sizes. This one was only $2 and from Michaels. Cant beat that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can really fold your pages however you want, but this is the method I found that allowed me to keep each piece the same size. 1) Lay page lengthwise and fold each side into the center. 2) Fold lengthwise in half. 3) Fold in half.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Repeat steps 5 million times until you have a big pile. Not really 5 million..but it kind of </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">feels like it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Put a small dot of glue in the lower fold and pinch together. This just helps it stay more flat, so if you want a fuller wreath you might want to try skipping this step and see what happens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hot glue your folded pages along the outside of the wreath form. Keep each piece as close and possible and you might need to overlap them a little. Make sure there is still 1/2 of the MDF form showing for the second layer to be glued to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Glue on the second row and be sure to stagger the second row in between the pieces from the first row. Use the inside ring of the wreath form as your guide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It really starts to take shape after the second layer is on, but it needs one more layer to hide the exposed wreath form.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> For the final layer you will want to repeat steps 1 & 2 from the folding steps, but do not do the 3rd folding step and do not hot glue in the fold. Hope that makes sense. :) You will take the book page that has been folded lengthwise and glue it at the base of the wreath. You will actually be gluing it to the paged from row #2 and be sure to stagger it between the pages of row #2. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Flip the wreath over to the back and fold the page to the back of the wreath form. You can also laugh at my man hands now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Glue the folded page down to the back of the wreath. Once to do this for the entire wreath, the back will be just as pretty as the front. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up, let me clarify that the title "Funky Junk DIY University" is meant to be slightly funny and a little sarcastic. I dont want anyone to think I take myself that seriously. :) </span></div>
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