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

Sewing Machine Cupboard Makeover with MMS Milk Paint — Thanks MOM!

9/1/2017

It's pretty easy to get your hands on one of these old girls.

I was fortunate enough to unearth this beauty from my mother-in-law's garage.

Although the real oldies with the metal bases and carved drawers are lovely, I find the understated simplicity of this "newer" Mid-Century sewing machine cupboard darn gorgeous. And perfect to restyle into a desk!

Plus. It was free. ;D

Before: A vintage sewing cabinet ready to go!

A vintage sewing machine upcycled into a desk and workspace area with MMSMP

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The Comprehensive Guide to Modern Mod Podge — It's Not Your Granny's Decoupage!

23/11/2016

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Sometimes you just want to mix it up a little.

A simple and effective way to give an upcycling project a little extra
"oomph" is with decoupage — also called Mod Podge.

Gone are the days of marching ducks
decoupaged across kitchen canisters.
Modern decoupage is everything from fun and funky, to elegant and chic.

Considering the countless options of paper, pattern, prints and themes,
the door is wide open to endless ideas and inspiration
in a style that speaks to you.

Inexpensive paper napkins from Ikea were used on these cupboard doors

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My Sister's Bedroom Makeover with Farmhouse White Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint

12/9/2016

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When most people go on holiday, they lie on a beach, explore nature, read, relax — that kinda thing, right?

Apparently, I do bedroom makeovers!

My sister is a giver and always helping others. She wasn't well for a few years, so when I visited her recently of course a full DIY bedroom reno was in order!

By the way, my sister was going to TOSS this set and buy a new one?!

Even my nieces didn't have faith in me, but I begged them to be patient. They both eyed me suspiciously...

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Before!

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How This $7 Sweetie Became a Chalk-Painted Beach Babe & 7 Steps to Mod Podge

6/4/2016

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It was one of those rare finds that happen every once in awhile.

I popped into an op shop, had a look around, there was nothing much, on my way out I see this little sweetie with all those curves — and a $6.99 price tag.

Before: Op Shop goodness in solid timber for $7

Before and After

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A Rustic Farmhouse Cupboard Makeover with a Little Help from Ikea

23/6/2015

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What a solid little beauty.

It is a piece that spoke pretty clearly to me.
Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint, in the colour Bergere,
would be involved in bringing him back to life.

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BEFORE: a primitive timber cupboard...possibly handmade

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Chalk Paint Restores this Vintage Hutch

23/7/2014

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I couldn't love this piece more...

Vintage Hutch Before the Autentico Chalk Paint Magic

When I first laid eyes on it, I knew it had to come home with me. At nearly two meters long and heavier than you would think possible,

I just needed "Mr. Muscles" for transport.

Amazingly there is not a chip on the laminate top & the diamond backsplash is without flaw.
The glass doors are perfectly preserved and...the piece de resistance....
it still has the original Turner knobs.
Almost too good to be true!

I knew instantly this would be the new home of
my equally-gorgeous Autentico Vintage Chalk Paint.
How could it not be used to showcase them?

Now before No-prep, No-sand, All Natural Autentico Chalk Paint
came to Australia painting this would've been a nightmare.
In fact, I would've walked right by not willing to tackle the job.
Sanding the high-gloss enamel (likely loaded with lead & other horrible toxins)
then primer undercoat before finally being able to paint...bleh!
Well...no more...

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