I got this bed a few months ago from freecycle.
I decided to use some leftover DIY chalk paint I made mixing approximately 1c. eggshell latex plaint with a mixture of 1/2c. water and 1/2c. plaster of paris. Let me tell you that what I discovered is that DIY chalk paint is best suited to be used once, so mixed in small doses. When it sits for a while, the plaster starts to solidify and you get all sorts of granules in the paint.
The paint still worked and adhered, but I had to sand well between coats. I gave it one coat, sanded smooth, and recoated. Here is a picture to show you what it looked like before I sanded smooth the second time....
Yuck, huh? Well, luckily it sanded smooth... not a problem! We DIY-ers just have to figure things out sometimes, right? Anyhow, I decided to give the headboard a little detail since this bed was so plain. I had a butterfly stencil with two different sized butterflies. I gathered up white acrylic craft paint, and a sponge brush. I placed the stencil in different places and created a random little group of butterflies.
I wanted the bed to have a beachier feel over all, so I sanded down the butterflies for a lighter effect, and also distressed the edges of the bed lightly. Then I applied Minwax natural paste wax with a rag. I allowed the wax to dry for 15 minutes, and then I buffed it with another rag. Voila!
Don't forget to check out the other gals' paint projects today! :) And get yours ready to link up here, or at Katie's or Gwen's on Thursday at 8 pm EST!
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Aww that is adorable! Would love to have that in my daughters room!
Free{cycle} + Free {left over paint} + free {already owned stencil} + Your creative design talent + Your DIY get-er-done problem solving = fantastic!
Robin
happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com
That's such a pretty bed! I love the butterflies, it was just what the bed needed. Some little girl is going to be so happy to have that!
Shazam, baby! I LOVE the butterflies... They are the perfect touch! Be safe coming home.. no wiggling that car for fun on the interstate, yo.
I adore the simplicity of that bed. Lovely colour and the butterflies are the perfect touch.
I tried the POP route and it just clumped up, right away; maybe I used too much of it.
Then I tried the baking soda recipe and it was fantastic! I only mixed up as much as I thought I needed, but the left overs did clump up too.
I will be making over my night stands today, using the baking soda method, hopefully it turns out good again.
so cute!! I love DIY chalk paint. You know...I don't add water. Hmmm...
It turned out so well and very pretty too. I know what you mean about making your own chalky paint in small batches for each project. That happened to me as well. On my white maple desk it went on perfectly because it was freshly made. On my aqua pine pedestal table I tried to reuse one I had already mixed and had the little bumps and bits. Like you I just sanded between coats and it turned out fine.
Lovely bed Cassie, thanks for the chalk paint tips..I will make small batches.
The butterflies are the perfect touch. Nice job!
I knew I should of bought that little bed I had no vision for. Think I'll start a weekly project feature titled, WWCD.
~Bliss~
Totally awesome Cassie! I love the color! The butterflies add such a cute touch!
You already know how I love that sweet bed! Well done friend :) LOVE and miss you terribly :(
Hooray for the paint event! I love the butterflies.
Sweet little butterflies! And I agree about homemade chalk paint. I never save it from one day to another. I just mix it up in small batches and made it fresh each day. And I like using leftover paint and creating new colors. Sometimes I feel like a mad scientist!
Beautiful as always Cassie! Haven't been here in too long, loving the new blog look! xo caroline @ c.w.frosting
Love the color and the butterflies Cassie! Glad the little bumps came off so easily!
Great... now I have to steal a bed too.
Cassie this turned out so cute!! It looks like the butterflys are just taking off from the bed. So sweet. Love.
Hi Cassie! I'm so glad your dog was found safe and sound! (On a funny random note, my husband's name is Chris and my youngest son's name is Jake!)
Sorry we didn't meet at Haven but I look forward to following your blog!
-Erin @ DIY On the Cheap
What a cute little bed, I love the color and the butterflies!
Czssie, it turned out great. hate it when you have to do extra sanding. really like the flock of butterflies.
SUPER adorable bed...the placement of the butterflies is perfect. I've had that happen with the DIY chalk paint too...easy fix though. Nice work!
That is so precious! What a perfect bed.
And I've noticed that with DIY chalk paint too!
i love love butterflies, so when I saw this I thought it is the cutest thing. So sweet I wasnt to try this. -Nicole
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