M~E~R~C~I~

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

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.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ~ Coco

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

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.

Painted Letters and hangers on Back

Antibbes Green

Provence

Versaille

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?