I would like to show you a easy way to distress using paint.
This is not your typical way of distressing either.
Let’s just say this is cheating a little 😉
Originally I was going to paint this coco but then decided on Annie Sloan Duck egg blue.
Don’t worry I did not part with my farm table.
But I wanted to take a nice photo of it before it is off to the market finding a new home.
I am so happy I decided to paint this duck egg blue.
And why did I decide to paint it duck egg blue?
Well because I did not have enough coco or any other color and so I grabbed this can of duck egg blue.
And I am happy that I did.
See that bit of white?
That’s old white.I just added a bit to highlight it.
Want to know a secret?
I love the look of a painted piece with just a bit of another coming through.
Especially if the wood underneath has a nice patina too.
But instead of going through the trouble of painting a piece with two different colors I paint the main color on first.
In this case it was Duck egg blue.
Then after that coat is dry….sometimes it takes two coats of the base color…I then take a paint brush with a lighter color.
I just brush it on where I want that other color showing through.I am not neat at all I just brush it on.
It will look like this.
Not very pretty or neat.
Then you go over that after it is dry with a sanding block and blend it is so I appears as though you painted two colors.
See it looks as though another color is peeking through.
It is so easy to do and saves so much time!
Hello Anne,
Thank you for coming by my blog at Creating Vintage Charm. I am glad you did and lead me to your blog. What a neat idea this is, I always just painted two different color coats but this looks just as great!!
Maybe you would be interested in being featured in Creating Vintage Charm magazine?
Enjoy Spring!!
xo
Sonia
That is a lovely piece, the colour is gorgeous!
I love love love this coffee table! I love the color, the distressed finish! If you get a minute, please link this to my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunday-linky-party-3.html
Wow – I’m so glad I saw this post! I am just the Queen of lazy and so I am loving this! So smart and sneaky! Thanks for the awesome tip! Love your blog!
Anne, This is stunning! What a gorgeous job. I cheat on the extra colors too….so much easier! Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece…and I LOVE the duck egg blue! ~Tammy
It looks great, Anne. You’re going through what I experienced. The more you grow, the harder it gets to keep up the same pace with comments, social media, etc. Most readers understand. You know I do. Good luck with your show.
Anne,
I can’t thank you enough for sharing this easy paint trick…I will soooo use it! Also, thanks for sharing at my party.
Blessings,
Linda
Ah-haaa!! Clever…looks great 🙂
It looks beautiful!!! Thanks for the tip on painting. I understand perfectly about not having time for answering all comments.
Carolyn
Thanks for sharing your technique–it looks great! Will have to try that
As we grow and our blogs and businesses grow, something’s have to change along the way Anne. If only we had unlimited hours in a day…. or perhaps we need secretaries – lol.
Love your little table!!
It’s very pretty Anne and a great side piece. I know it will sell quickly. Best of luck this weekend at the show. I know you will do fabulous and have a wonderful time. So exciting! xo
Love the color you used on your little stand, Anne. I’m sure it will find a new home very quickly.
Totally understand you can’t do everything. Very few of us can. You’re making a good choice of putting your family first!!
Mary Alice
It turned out just gorgeous!!!
replying to all emails is something I struggle with – constantly –
it can become overwhelming in a very short amount of time!
Your family deserves to be first!
XOX
Duck egg was a great choice! Great tip about adding in the second colour… seems like it will save a lot of time.
For some reason this post is not showing up on my blogroll or on my dashboard. Hmmm, I’m going to have to keep an eye on that. I don’t want to miss a single post from you!
I adore the little table painted blue!! Duck Egg is one of my favorite colors. I love your painting trick for making it look like there are layers of color!
I sure wish I could attend the Vintage Market and see all of your beautiful pieces up close.!
Lisa I had to change the security on my WP account.And when I did that I think it may have done something to not show my post of the blogger blog roll.You can follow me on facebook too as I will share my posts on there or bloglovin.
The colour is all the more lovely because you added some white.
Anne, it is just lovely! You can’t go wrong with duck egg. It’s such a beautiful color! Best of luck to you this weekend….have fun! So wish we could make it up that way!
Julie
This is really pretty. I really love the color of duck egg blue.
Thanks for sharing.
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I love the duck egg blue color. Thanks for sharing how you do the two colors an easier way. I have never done either but sure love the look. I always ask my husband to do the painting part for me! Nancy
That looks good, Ann. Great color.
Thanks for two things – the tips on painting with two colors – will try on my next piece of furniture.
And, the Duck Egg Blue – love the color, but have never tried it.
then there is the NO THANKS for . . . now I have to make a 40 minute drive to the only ASCP dealer . . .and it’s in an antique mall . . . and one of the stores has a great pillar I want to buy . . . but it is $195 . . . and I am trying to save $$$$ for my Mother’s Day day flight to San Francisco to shop with my daughter . . . so I will blame you when my daughter wonders why there is not so much money to spend.
i love multi colors on furniture–this is lovely, anne!
Your table is perfect for a spring show in the pretty blue color, Anne! I hope you sell everything at your sale and come home with nothing but a smile on your face. 🙂
I totally understand about not responding to comments anymore unless it’s a question. That’s the reason I’m taking a blog break myself. I have so few hours at home after work and all my time was being taken up sitting at the computer trying to be a polite blogger and respond to all my comments in addition to visiting my favorite blogs. I now realize there isn’t enough time for anybody to keep up with it all, and I don’t think most bloggers really expect a response every time they leave a comment anyway. Family time is much more important and blogging shouldn’t become another “job”. It should be fun!
I have been wanting to paint something with that color…it is so dang pretty…..love the trick of adding the touch of a second color……sneaky!
These pictures look like they are from a magazine. I see that duck egg blue and love it every time. It fits your sweet table accent perfectly! xo (pinning – K?)
Hi Anne, i lové à smaller chest in front of a sofa, I know it will do well. I opted to get rid of my large French coffee table to scale down to a really cute side table for a coffee table, loving it that much more better bringing it up to a more interesting look to the room. Not to mention adding a bit more space to a much needed sitting room 🙂
Have a beautiful weekend coming your way, letting it inspire greatness.
Xox
Doré
What a gorgeous table. I love Duck Egg! 🙂 Thanks for the little tricks & tips…I often dry brush another color over top but have not tried doing this way…very nice! Just love this piece! Pinning it!
Nancy
Beautiful Piece~!
You done an awesome job…
~PERFECTION~
=)
You’re a genius!! I love your super easy solution for getting 2 colors on a piece. I’m definitely trying this.
Your home is so beautiful and so comfy too! I saw the tour at Debbie’s and came over to visit the blog.
Oh my, the coffee table is such a pretty piece! Love that color and your technique looks so good!
You are such an inspiration! Linda
I love this piece–so beautiful! Great color and the white adds a lot. I enjoy keeping up with you on FB 🙂
such a beautiful piece!! I love your idea about only painting another colour where you want it – saves so much time. Thanks, Bonnie
BEST advice ever!! Thank you!
Thank you Barb, your welcome!
The table is gorgeous and I love that color. And let me correct you – you are not lazy, you’re smart! I used to do this back in the 90’s when I ran my hand painted business furniture and tromp l’oeil business, “a Gilded Vine”. I also aged furniture using burnt umber and linseed oil! It sure saved time!
Thanks so much Paula! Yes it does save time.
What brand paint is the duck egg blue?
BEAUTIFUL cabinets and looking to do this exact thing to mine. Quick question: If I choose to use a sealant instead of the wax, would I still use the dark wax for the darker edges and then seal over top of that??
Thanks!!!
So Tabitha, your question is, if you add a top coat sealer can you also use dark wax. It depends on the products/brand you use. I can’t say that using a sealer then a wax will work with all brands. But another method that you can use instead of a dark wax is Antique Medium by Plaid FolkArt. You can purchase it on line or at a craft store.You just need a little, you can even water it down a bit if you need too.Then just add your sealer on top.
Great post. Love the tip and color.
I love the table! I also love the slipcover on the couch. I’ve been looking for one just like it. Can you tell me where you got it?
Did you apply clear coat wax only after all paint was applied and sanded? Did you use dark wax, also?
I’m working on my first chalk project and it’s a big one. Looking for shortcuts like this!