Quick access to my video by clicking HERE . This is a quick little post & video about brush strokes. I get emails often from friends after they have painted a piece and they complain they have blotchy paint or … Continue reading
I always enjoy hosting our Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan BASICS Workshops. First, I get to meet people who are creative, fun and obviously, enjoy their lives. But also because I always learn something new myself. In a … Continue reading
I received an email from a friend who painted the piece shown in the photo below. I feel that it looks really great, but she was disappointed in that she felt it looked blotchy. So, here are some tips and … Continue reading
Hope you will save the date for us! We are hosting our 3rd annual Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee on Saturday, September 21st from 10 – 5pm. This will be a great artsy event with 50 unique artisans, bakers, junkers, … Continue reading
When you are applying Annie’s clear wax – having some Chalk Paint® transfer onto your Ultimate Wax Brush or rag is totally normal! Chalk Paint® has a powder or “chalky” feeling to it at first. This “powdery” feeling goes away … Continue reading
Mixing custom colors using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan is so easy. Annie’s colors are pure and make mixing a creative adventure. Today I played a bit with Florence and Primer Red Chalk Paint®. First, I mixed equal … Continue reading
I received a question from a painter out there in DIY land regarding using wax as a top coat. Basically, if you are on a budget…is using the wax necessary. Here is the question and then my response: QUESTION: Hello. … Continue reading
A little Bourbon anyone? My current project that I am working on…… and I love it. I hope someone out there will too and hopefully purchase it! This dresser is painted in Graphite and Pure White Chalk Paint™ Decorative Paint … Continue reading
I have always wanted to be on TV…and well, I guess a live stream on YouTube is the next closest thing. As many of you know- I entertain your emails written to “Dear Purple Painted Lady.” Questions on “how to” … Continue reading