Chalk & Milk Paint Tips & Techniques. Helpful How-to’s & DIYs

DIY Closet Hack with Fusion Metallic Paint in Bronze & a Patterned Paint Roller

19/4/2018

This is my sad and tired built-in wardrobe. On a whim I decided to give it a glamorous makeover using what I had on hand.

The paint was in good enough shape, certainly not worth repainting, but it was just so blah...

I'm a firm believer that Fusion Metallic Paint makes everything better.

And Bronze? Bronze is an discovered gem of a colour. It doesn't get heaps of attention, but really delivers impact.

Metallic paint goes a long way, I started this project with half a pot — and ended this project with half a pot!

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Wood TV Trays Become TRES-Chic & Warehouse-worthy with Fusion Mineral Paint & a Raised Stencil

6/9/2017

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I've been on the hunt for a set of these babies for awhile.

The before

I had to drive 35 minutes and pay $25 but...worth it!

This is one of those can't-wait-projects that magically jumps to the front of the painting line because you're just dying to get started. Do you know the kind?

I knew Fusion Mineral Paint would rock the mid-century industrial warehouse look that I wanted—is this even possible with dowdy timber TV trays?

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How to Make a Chalkboard Sign Out of a Door with Fusion Mineral Paint!

19/4/2017

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I mean, what else do you do with an amazingly solid
too-heavy-to-lift door with a brass peephole and mail slot?

You make a copper chalkboard
with uber-cool Fusion Metallic Paint!

Before: Solid timber panel door

After: Chalkboard door with Fusion Mineral Paint

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An Estate Sale Table Makeover with Milk Paint & Metallic Made for a Coffee Lover

20/3/2017

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It was an eye-spy-with-my-little-eye moment.

There I was. At an estate sale.
Not an ordinary estate sale.
A super-fancy-wear-something-without-paint estate sale.

Everything was completely out of my price range.
Until I saw this.
$30 done and dusted!

In retrospect if I'd seen this sweet girl at an op shop
I might've thought $30 was a bit steep.

When in Rome...

Here's how she came up.
Now she could strut right back into that
estate sale with pride if she wanted!

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The DIY Paint Bar...Old Doors, New Paint & Good Times!

23/1/2017

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We love playing with paint and we thought it would be fun to create a space to play, experiment, test new colours and just have fun!

Here's how it all started...

We admit to being door-obsessed.

These vintage beauties were ready-and-waiting to be painted in diverse shades of Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint before being used to line the walls behind the DIY Paint Bar.

Before

After, from left: Eulalie's Sky, Artissimo, Mustard Seed Yellow, custom mix Apron Strings

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Painting Leather with Old World Clay & Chalk Paint — The Ultimate Ikea Hack!

22/3/2016

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If you don't have one of these chairs, you've probably seen one.

You can find them on Gumtree and ebay and at garage sales (or maybe even stashed in your shed or garage?)

They still sell them at Ikea in various forms (the Poang chair) from $189 on up. They're a useful piece, solid construction and can squeeze into a tight spot.

Obviously this one had seen better days — what better to play on?

BEFORE: Ikea chair in need of love...

Let's go coastal with Old World Clay & Chalk Paint.

The awesome thing about painting this chair? The seat cushion and headrest slipped right off the frame.

WIP: Painting with a Cling On Brush using Old World Paint in the colour City Lights

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Refinishing a Vintage Table with Fusion Metallics, Old World Paint...and a Secret (Roller) Weapon!

21/2/2016

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It's a solid old girl that holds a special place in my heart as did its original owner. I actually inherited the table from a hilariously crotchety elderly man who lived behind my apartment while I was at uni.

He was the epitomy of grumpy...and I adored him. I'd take him the occasional meal or plate of cookies, which he'd refuse. One time, I didn't knock, I just left the food on a table on the front porch. Later from my upstairs bedroom window I saw him come out, snatch the plate and head inside with it. The next time I saw him he said, "well if you're just going to leave food out there to waste..."

When he passed, the family offered me whatever I wanted. I accepted this solid maple dropdown table...and a rocking chair (also due for a relove....)

So here it is in its well-worn, well-used, well-loved state...

Before: Maple drop-leaf table

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Our BYO Furniture PAINT PARTY Wrap-Up

12/12/2015

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I cannot think of a better Workshoppin' Way to end the year.

I'm beyond grateful to everyone who came to
our sold out VIP BYO Furniture Paint Party.
Thank you so much for your support throughout the year.
You are such a kind, hilarious, talented and
generous group of fascinating women!
I'm fortunate to know each of you—truly.

Here's a little photo recap,
we need to make this an annual event for sure:

For The Love Creations Entrance...

All set up and ready to go...goody bags await!

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How to Decorate with Metallic Paint in Your Home

18/8/2015

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I love a good metallic.
And I love any opportunity to add
shimmer and shine to a room or a beautiful piece of furniture or decor.

There is an art to creating a balance.
Although I find it difficult to achieve (I love me some sparkle),
there is such a thing…as too much bling!

I’ve pulled together three tips and three DIY projects
to help you introduce on-trend metallic to your home.