tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post688126317664947770..comments2024-03-03T13:16:06.899-08:00Comments on Spruce Your Nest: DIY Chalk Paint ReviewBrooke @ Spruce Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07214719604168475353noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-18964350367268331112012-03-03T10:27:49.013-08:002012-03-03T10:27:49.013-08:00Just tried this recipe -- I'm still waiting fo...Just tried this recipe -- I'm still waiting for the pieces to dry but I do see the gritty lumps in the finished product. I'm thinking that as you said, if you're going for a distressed, sanded look, this will work fine. Just tried it on small pieces for now.Lauren @ My Wonderfully Madehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728384738339919639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-64907552752247152802012-01-26T07:39:57.440-08:002012-01-26T07:39:57.440-08:00Fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing a Feathered Nest F...Fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing a Feathered Nest Friday!Courtney ~ French Country Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513476834711422874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-85470756041422110952012-01-24T13:06:52.405-08:002012-01-24T13:06:52.405-08:00Thanks so much everyone!
I just sealed mine with...Thanks so much everyone! <br /><br />I just sealed mine with a coat of Poly and it seems like it will hold up just fine. This was definitely a good choice for the chairs, since I was planning on them being highly distressed, but I don't know that I would choose this method if not because of the graininess that needed to be sanded away...<br /><br />I am sure it doesn't even compare to the real ASCP, but it was still fun and game me the results I was looking for :-)<br /><br />P.S. I do not have any weird smell from the grout - hopefully I won't in a couple weeks or anything ;-))Brooke @ Spruce Your Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07214719604168475353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-43909404047375209612012-01-24T06:42:29.915-08:002012-01-24T06:42:29.915-08:00Looks SO good!!! I want to try it, too! So curio...Looks SO good!!! I want to try it, too! So curious about durability and sealing it!??! What are your thoughts sweet chalk paint making expert! Thanks LOTS for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! <br /><br />XO, AimeeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030486890028138837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-58863329621816855772012-01-23T20:14:09.952-08:002012-01-23T20:14:09.952-08:00Holy moly...pure awesomeness! Wonderful job! Thank...Holy moly...pure awesomeness! Wonderful job! Thanks for linking up to my 365 challenge ;)TwoThirtyFiveDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035152278512706056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-38357944735752303162012-01-22T18:02:29.768-08:002012-01-22T18:02:29.768-08:00I made my own chalk paint this week too...I read o...I made my own chalk paint this week too...I read one reader said when using the unsanded grout that the smell was bad, so I chose to try it out with 1/2 cp plaster of paris, 1/2 cup hot water...whisked together...then added 1/2 cp flat or satin paint. I also added about 2 tbsp of glaze when I needed it to dry slower when I was dry brushing it for a particular look. Worked great! Used Johnson's paste wax on hand and love it so far.Junking and Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701035123095661897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-90278400646616188912012-01-21T20:08:04.580-08:002012-01-21T20:08:04.580-08:00Nice project! Thanks for the tips! Thank you for ...Nice project! Thanks for the tips! Thank you for sharing this fabulous post to Potpourri Friday!Honey at 2805https://www.blogger.com/profile/07052569778145607835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-259736950396167992012-01-21T19:08:15.203-08:002012-01-21T19:08:15.203-08:00So beautifully distressed! I have thought about ma...So beautifully distressed! I have thought about making my own chalk paint too- I usually use just plain satin latex, but appreciate your review-did you need to seal the top coat with anything?Kristina @ ReMadeSimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07107248609558277997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-42353479871827704972012-01-21T13:48:09.940-08:002012-01-21T13:48:09.940-08:00Your chair looks amazing!
I just did the DIY cha...Your chair looks amazing! <br /><br />I just did the DIY chalk paint on a *laminated wood* bookshelf. It distressed almost too easily. I'm waiting to see how it stands up to life before I redo the other bookshelf. I used plaster of paris and a mix up paint from Lowes (valspar exterior satin something)Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11014005507298905621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-110470499842185632012-01-20T09:09:50.015-08:002012-01-20T09:09:50.015-08:00I just bought some ASCP. But I wanted to try it an...I just bought some ASCP. But I wanted to try it and try the homemade stuff on something else to see if there was really much of a difference. Your chair looks fantastic. Nice work.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597946981290482388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-28964435169097607842012-01-20T07:22:41.953-08:002012-01-20T07:22:41.953-08:00oh how pretty - love the fresh crisp vibe & ye...oh how pretty - love the fresh crisp vibe & yet it is still old and vintagey and cool! well done!<br /><br />c'mon over for a visit and play at our linky going on now!<br /><br />www.northerncottage.blogspot.com{northern cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02042071719870573273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-4684277317326596222012-01-19T21:16:13.509-08:002012-01-19T21:16:13.509-08:00Oh my goodness, so funny I just posted on this sam...Oh my goodness, so funny I just posted on this same thing! Our posts almost sound the same, lol! Didn't it sand down nicely?<br /><br />Adriane pagesfromhome.blogspot.comAdriane-Pages from Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629102044491348412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-60230253546240016812012-01-19T11:04:57.101-08:002012-01-19T11:04:57.101-08:00Wow! This has been on my list to make-it'll g...Wow! This has been on my list to make-it'll get to the top now.<br /><br />Thank-you so much for taking the time to share at our Pin'Inspiration party this week. I really hope that you can take part in my "Beat the Winter Blues" party on Saturday. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889118790999321961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-34359470065434339082012-01-18T16:38:35.483-08:002012-01-18T16:38:35.483-08:00LOVE it, Brooke! Awesome job!LOVE it, Brooke! Awesome job!Kelli @ The Loss Causehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045999778452965533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-64652392045293933212012-01-17T10:26:32.599-08:002012-01-17T10:26:32.599-08:00Looks great! Haven't made my own yet, but som...Looks great! Haven't made my own yet, but someday...Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675419215475635276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-64138827605566578302012-01-17T08:39:32.793-08:002012-01-17T08:39:32.793-08:00I have never heard of chalk paint until now. The c...I have never heard of chalk paint until now. The chair looks great! Thanks so much for linking up to Fabulous Friday!Kelly @ Here Comes the Sunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448313087718544567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-50683147779027948612012-01-16T19:26:31.163-08:002012-01-16T19:26:31.163-08:00This came out great! That's cool you made your...This came out great! That's cool you made your own paint, nice!Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734172047833827114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-26327584297425905602012-01-16T18:37:00.978-08:002012-01-16T18:37:00.978-08:00I love these chairs! The shape and paint are fabul...I love these chairs! The shape and paint are fabulous! I'm your newest follower. =)Holly @ Bella Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04920791031817209513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-76216429897908269212012-01-15T21:16:18.111-08:002012-01-15T21:16:18.111-08:00I tried homemade chalk paint and love it. Your cha...I tried homemade chalk paint and love it. Your chair looks great. I've now become a new follower. :)Karla Do Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891979092086164245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-25063222342539504312012-01-15T20:44:58.256-08:002012-01-15T20:44:58.256-08:00Love, love, love it! I also have black chairs in m...Love, love, love it! I also have black chairs in my breakfast area and your chair may have just convinced me to change it! Featuring you on my site Friday. I hope you'll come by for a look!<br />Jen<br />Scissors & SpatulasJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816826240964430352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-62499864349920116172012-01-15T15:39:30.108-08:002012-01-15T15:39:30.108-08:00I love how this turned out. I really wanna give th...I love how this turned out. I really wanna give this chalk paint a try. Following along! :) I would love for you to stop by and share this at my linky party going on right now :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2012/01/bedazzle-me-monday-16.html<br /><br />Have a great week!!Nikki Monethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999291699165495005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191142103051008447.post-44725395779659881702012-01-15T12:37:49.972-08:002012-01-15T12:37:49.972-08:00Wow... Honestly, I've wanted some chalk paint ...Wow... Honestly, I've wanted some chalk paint to use in my son's room, but like you, I didn't want to cough up the money. I didn't even know you could make your own chalk paint! I'll definitely have to try this out.Erica Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373223796434047981noreply@blogger.com