For a while now, I have been wanting to paint some French words in wooden letters. I thought I'd start by using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in the color Coco. I have to tell you that this is a gorgeous color...sort of a grey/taupe color. So, I painted two coats of the ANCP in Coco
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Wooden letters |
Then, I let it dry throughly (which did not take any time) before taking a dry brush and using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White. (I forgot to take pictures of the Old White) Using just a small amount of the Old White on the tips of the brush and wiping it off some before brushing onto the letters to give it a two tone look.
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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ~ Coco |
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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ~Coco With Dry Brush Old White over it. |
I sanded with a 0000 sanding block and used ASCP clear wax over the top to shine it and...V~O~I~L~A
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Finished with Annie Sloan Clear Wax |
I finished the backs by painting two coats of ASCP and gave them a quick sand then applied wax to the back to finish them. I added metal picture hooks to hang them with. I love the way they turned out and that gave me the idea to do a series of French words in the wooden letters.
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Painted Letters and hangers on Back |
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Antibbes Green |
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Provence |
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Versaille
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Above are some colors in ASCP that I have ordered to use on this series. I already have the Old White, Old Violet, French Grey and Coco that I can use to change the finishes on them. So, stay tuned for others as I complete them.
What do you think?
Ah french - such a beautiful language! Wish I´d remember more of it... This looks really nice! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe "MERCI' letters turned out really nice, Kris. My girls love anything French. They went to Paris a few years ago, and loved everything about it. I look forward to seeing your next projects. You give me inspiration in decorating my own home. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Very pretty! I like it. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kris - Those letters look great. It's amazing what some paint and a creative touch can do. I love Versailles and have used it on several makeovers in our home. M x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteDee
Simply perfect! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you next week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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