February 7, 2012

A Pink Vanity

I found this vanity that was pretty beat up at a flea market for $18. I knew I wanted to paint it pink so it could be used in a girls' bedroom.

BEFORE

AFTER
I painted this piece using a flat paint. The matte finish was fun to work with (similar to chalk paint). I really wanted the imperfections to stand out so I used a tinted wax to reveal them better. I even added more texture with brushmarks. I tinted Annie Sloan clear wax with an oil based grey paint. It was a soft grey that didn't change the pink color as much, but was only held in by the texture that was there. This worked perfectly.

I used the clear wax all over first and then waited 15 minutes before using the colored wax. I buffed the piece and it was finished. I love how it turned out and it was fun using the Annie Sloan waxing brush and wax I got for Christmas!


I'm loving how the texture came alive with the grey wax! The knobs I got at Hobby Lobby added the perfect touch.


I painted the inside of the drawers grey to give that little something extra!


I am selling this piece so hopefully it will find a good home soon!
Thank you for stopping by!


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13 comments:

  1. I love all the fabulous pics Kel! Great job on the vanity!

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  2. Love the vanity...it turned out great and so girly:-)) Just became a new follower...Julie

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  3. oh so so sweet!!!! i adore it!!!!! i want it so i can feel girly and pretty! :)

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  4. Gorgeous! Love the knobs and the inside, I have a dresser just like this that needs a cute makeover like yours!Thank you for sharing this at simply creations link party!

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    1. Thank you so much for your comment and hosting the party!

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    1. Thank you Danielle! I have always wanted to do this color combination and I love how it turned out!

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  6. ooohhhh I LOOOOVE this!!! Saw it over at Prim and Propers POWW faves features. I am your newest follower!

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  7. Sooo cute and will be loved. It looks great in pink. Great job .

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  8. Great looking desk. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party. Please add my button too. Thanks.

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  9. Actually vanity:) Either way it turned out cute and you can use it both ways.

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  10. Sooooo pretty. Great combination of colors, and it DOES look so very feminine.
    Im new to blogland, only 2 weeks in, so COME VISIT ME. I've just become your latest follower. Please return the favor.

    Thanks, Candy

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