A lot of chairs are refinished during our Shizzle Style Furniture Paint Workshops and our special workshop taught at MSU was no exception. We had two gals bring in chairs that day and both of them turned out FABULOUS!!!
Stephanie brought in a typical kitchen chair to refinish but it’s what she did with it that makes it so special.
Stephanie base coated it in a quick coat of CeCe Caldwell’s Blue Montana Sky
Don’t let chairs fool you ~ their spindles can be quite tedious. That didn’t stop Stephanie, she was on a mission. Finish her dining room set and then search for a cottage to match
When she finished with her first quick coat, she layered over it with Alaskan Tundra, did a little wet distressing and sealed with clear wax.
Viola!!
Karen also brought in an old chair. This is the before
She layered Alaskan Tundra Green and Michigan Pine on her masterpiece.
It still amazes me how quickly a little paint changes the appearance of things.
Karen has a really good eye for distressing!
Love, Love, Love the fabric she combined with her painted finish!
Great job ladies!!
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Here’s another really cool vintage table that was painted by one of the gals at our Shizzle Workshop taught at Michigan State University.
Leslie brought in a table she had picked up at the MSU Surplus Store.
When she found it, the top was in need of some TLC. I believe she stripped off the veneer first but after filling in spots with wood putty, the top still had a lot of funky variations to it, and not in a way you’d want to accentuate. I recommended she give the top a quick coat of clear shellac, sealing the top and providing a clean slate which wouldn’t show all the previous repairs.
Leslie painted this in a rich combination of CeCe Calwell’s Vermont Slate and Seattle Mist.
The detail on this piece is just scrumptious!
Leslie layered the two colors back and forth until she ended up with subtle variations
then she wet distressed here piece like I show in my video here
Didn’t she do a fabulous job?
I LOVE it!! Great job Leslie!!
Check out other makeovers from our Michigan State University Workshop Series…
In celebration of our one year anniversary, Shizzle Design is offering a ONE DAY ONLY paint specials, TODAY ONLY 4.12.13 at Not So Shabby in Holland, Michigan.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to stock up on quarts
and sample sizes
Sale includes all colors, including CeCe Caldwell’s new black, Beckley Coal
Sale is good for only for the inventory in the store, at least four of each quart & seven of each sample pot (no rain checks)
Have you tried Aging Dust yet? It’s REALLY fun!
We’re bringing in more waxing brushes
& drill buffing brushes, in case you’ve been looking for those items
click here to see the video on how to use this buffing brush
We will introduce you to American Paint Company Paints
Sign up for a chance to win a spot at one of our upcoming Shizzle Style Paint Workshops!
Sign up for a chance to win a butcher block island valued at over $600!
One of the neatest things about my line of work is meeting other people who share the dream to create something truly unique. There are so many talented people out there whose minds are bursting with innovative ideas.
A couple months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ed from Cento Anni. Cento Anni was born when a father and son’s project, intended to teach some valuable life lessons, evolved into a family owned business.
They began this journey by hand crafting end grain cutting boards for friends and relatives but before they knew it, the word was out and Cento Anni was born.
Located in Holland, Michigan, Cento Anni combines old world craftsmanship with 100% locally sourced, repurposed American hardwoods to produce some of the finest custom woodworking projects available.
Their specialty is a line of high quality end grain cutting boards. Each board is uniquely prepared and no two boards are exactly alike due to the material selection and hand crafted nature of the process.
The work they do is truly an art form. When I first saw the boards, I thought ~ there’s no way, these are way too nice to actually use, but their quality is superior, built to last with equal parts functionality and appeal.
Intrigued by the all natural nature of chalk and clay paints, Ed asked me if I’d be interested in painting the base for one of the small islands he had put together. I agreed and decided to create a finish that would be enhance the beautiful wood without competing for attention.
In my own Shizzle Style, I just kept layering and layering and layering colors until I ended up with an old world finish.
This piece is headed to our Shizzle Design booth within Not So Shabby and being offered as a local giveaway. Stop by our space in the next few weeks to enter!
Cento Anni’s products are an extension of the ideals of their business, a combination of heritage an longevity, local pride, materials and craftsmanship.
Stop by and check it out!!
If you’re interested in ordering one of their butcher blocks or cutting boards, you can contact them via their website at: HERE
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