Monthly Archives: December 2011

Make your Ordinary — into EXTRAORDINARY!!

Posted on 12/16/2011 by Tricia

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is AMAZING! The paint’s ability to adhere without prep to wood, plastic, masonry and metals gives you unlimited options to re-purpose items into treasures that fit your current style quickly and inexpensively. Today’s on-the-go person doesn’t … Continue reading →

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So…What exactly is Up-Cycled Furniture?

Posted on 12/09/2011 by Tricia

Are you thinking that SAME question? Well, up-cycled furniture is when you take something old, making it new. Something stale, and make it FRESH! It is RE-puposing, RE-using and RE-loving a piece that was probably hidden in the basement or … Continue reading →

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The Purple Painted Lady

05/18/2013 at 8:08 AM

Wish your Graphite Chalk Paint® would be darker (closer to black?) Check out this gorgeous post by Savvy Susanne who followed the tips The Purple Painted Lady shared on our website on "How To" do that. As always- beautiful work Susanne! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.332732713523065.1073741841.158245880971750&type=1

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Wanda Hager

05/18/2013 at 5:44 AM

Any tips on getting white dots off an almost finished piece? Painted table top graphite, clear waxed and then dark waxed, now I see white pin head dots!

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Roni's Rescued Relics

05/17/2013 at 4:34 PM

Hi, Trish!!!! I just finished making a kitchen island out of an old dresser and I painted it with Miss Mustard Seeds "Ironstone" milk paint I purchased from you. I thought I would share a pic. I have an album with the entire transformation. I also wanted to thank you so much for my surprise! That was so nice of you...you're awesome!!! :)

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Savvy Susanne

05/17/2013 at 10:36 AM

Hello Miss Purple Painted Lady!! I wanted to share this pic with you. This is a piece that I did using Annie Sloan's Graphite where I added India Ink (per the instructions on one of your posts!!) and here's how it came out. It's actually a bit darker in person. I'm very pleased with the results with getting a blacker black and the client loves it!

Just wanted to share and thank you for the great tips you always provide on your blog!!!

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Patty Olsen Barone

05/17/2013 at 12:53 AM

Hey there. Questions for you . . . what do you think of the round bristle brushes you attach to a drill for buffing wax? I will be painting my large dining room table, 6 chairs and a large hutch with ASCP. If those brushes work, it sure would make the job easier. I would rather have it done right, though.

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Teresa's Antiques & Country Store

05/16/2013 at 9:56 PM

great page love your items. A new like from FL

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The Purple Painted Lady

05/16/2013 at 7:01 PM

We have a 2 foot long sample boards of every Chalk Paint® color at our shop and posted on our "Chalk Paint® Passion" Pinterest page. They showcase the color with both clear and dark soft wax. Feel free to rePin for yourself! http://pinterest.com/pin/193725221442111788/

Chalk Paint® Passion!!!!!!

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Antibes Green Sample Board

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The Purple Painted Lady

05/16/2013 at 12:21 PM

Are bored with your chair? Do you eat in the living room to avoid looking at it? Are you lacking excitement and passion regarding placing your derrière down on it?

Then you need to have a Chair Affair!

Check out the details to our Saturday, June 22nd from 10 – 2pm workshop that will be hosted at our new 2,000 sq ft Chalk Paint® heaven location in Macedon!
http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/shop/workshop-its-a-chair-affair-with-class-saturday-june-22nd-from-10-%E2%80%93-2pm/

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Carol Boeck

05/16/2013 at 12:12 PM

Do you have any workshops coming for putting words on pieces?

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Gerda van Mol

05/16/2013 at 2:06 AM

New like from The Netherlands ,PPL you are the best ,love your work and your tutorials thank you so much for all the clear explanation :)

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The Purple Painted Lady

05/15/2013 at 7:19 PM

Stopping over to share some LOVE back to you! I am the decorative painter from Upstate NY.

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Kitty Breed

05/15/2013 at 6:52 PM

New like via Lizzie White Vintage Chic. Love your paint mixer. My page is Heart Vintage Design, I'd love to have your stop by : )

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RaChel Stucky

05/15/2013 at 12:52 PM

Have you come up with the perfect turquoise color in ASCP? I love the Florence but it's a bit too green for the "cowgirl" type turquoise I'm looking for. Thanks!! BTW...LOVE all your tips and help!!!

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The Purple Painted Lady

05/15/2013 at 12:16 PM

Color Mixer Tool! Here is the link- I hope that this tool is helpful and feel free to share it via your Facebook page or Pinterest Boards. http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/paint-mixer/

This Paint Mixer is meant to be a playful tool that allows you to get an idea of what a custom color will look like when you mix multiple Chalk Paint® colors.

This tool is not an accurate, exact representation of an outcome- but mathematically it is pretty darn close! Your monitor quality does play into that equation. And just remember - nothing compares to working with your local stockist and playing with real Chalk Paint®. With all that said…I hope you have fun using this Paint Mixer! •.¸¸♥ ¸¸.• Trish - The Purple Painted Lady

The Purple Painted Lady Paint Mixer | The Purple Painted Lady

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The Purple Painted Lady Paint MixerWelcome! This Paint Mixer is meant to be a playful tool that allows you to get an idea of what a custom color will look like when you mix multiple Chalk Paint® colors. This tool is not an accurate, exact representation of an outcome- but mathematically it is pretty...

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The Purple Painted Lady

05/15/2013 at 11:24 AM

The Purple Painted Lady welcomes Original Lake Farm Primitives to both our 9/21/13 Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee and also- to our new Macedon Shop opening in June 2013! Her vintage & primitive creations are all hand made & up-cycled.

2013 Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee Artists

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Milinda Zink

05/15/2013 at 9:41 AM

Question? After applying the Clear Wax, then do you sand lightly or before you apply, OR Both? I sanded my piece before the Wax, and its smooth, but then yesturday went to buy more supplies and there was a pice that was like glass. Thanks so much for the input. Half Moon Antiques

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The Purple Painted Lady

05/15/2013 at 7:18 AM

Paint Mixer? We sell Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan and Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint. I think you may have seen our fun virtual software tool that allows you to play around mixing MMS Milk Paint colors in different ratios. Later today we will provide a link to a paint mixer for the other paint noted above! The Paint Mixer is a playful tool that allows you to get an idea of what a custom color would look like when you mix multiple Chalk Paint® colors. This tool is not an accurate, exact representation of an outcome- but mathematically it is pretty darn close. Your monitor quality does play into that equation. We will provide the link later today - but remember- nothing compares to working with your local stockist and playing with real Chalk Paint®. With all that said...do you think this tool will be helpful?

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Tina Ray Roll

05/15/2013 at 4:47 AM

New like from The Simple Life At Home by Tina Roll!!! LOVE these products!!!

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