I have been working on my son’s room…..
I can’t wait for it to be done and show you all the BIG reveal!
But for now here’s his ‘new’ bed!
Remember the bed I did before…HERE
I purchased 2 bed frames on Craigslist earlier this year…
I had planned on making a bench out of one but had a change of plans.
I sold this bed and re furnished the other for my son’s room.
BEFORE
Both the beds had some damage and needed to be patched and sanded….
I use Elmer’s wood filler in the grooves and sanded smooth.
I then painted 2 coats of Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint in Primer Red!
I have tried all the homemade formula’s going around but
NOTHING compares to the REAL stuff!
This frugal girl knows this paint it’s worth every penny!!
And there she is with 2 coats of Primer Red….
No need to prime or sand…just PAINT!
This paint dries very fast so in less that an hour this bed is painted!
Since I have the worst handwriting in the world….
I used my trusty projector to trace my quote!
Since this IS chalk paint and acts as a chalk board before it’s waxed…
I simply used a piece of chalk to trace the quote.
and here it is written in chalk and ready to paint!
I also added a moon and a few stars
I used ASCP in Old White to paint the quote, stars and moon.
I actually was just gonna leave it all white and distress and wax it…
but a friend suggested I paint the moon and stars in bright colors..
so I did!!
OMG! Isn’t it FABULOUS!!
Thank you for the wonderful suggestion Rafael!
I used ASCP’s in Arles for the stars and Aubusson for the moon.
I then sanded to whole bed….
some people use clear wax before sanding but that’s just a preference.
Waxing first eliminates chalk dust BUT also fills your sand paper with wax.
See the chalk dust??
I just sanded a few areas so the beautiful wood peeked through…
oh and I added a few stars to the foot board too..
I used Annie Sloan's clear wax on the whole bed…..
Oh how I wish you could feel the softness of this bed after it’s waxed!
It feels and looks like it came from a VERY expensive store!
My sweet boy LOVES his ‘new’ bed!
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14 comments:
That is so adorable!
This is so cute! He looks so happy. I'd love it if you shared this at my Saturday Splendour Party at www.megandmums.com :)
This is so stinkin cute! I am having my first ever link party starting at 7pm MST tonight and I would so love it if you came to link this (and any other of your projects) up!
Kim
www.Kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands
You did a great job. He looks so sweet in his new bed.
It looks fabulous Michell! I love it. So creative you are.
Absolutely darling Michell! I love the colors and the details on it are so perfect. :-) You are so creative and what a lucky boy to be on the receiving end of his mommy's talent! Thanks for sharing it with us at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa
What a VERY cute bed. What a special thing to do for him.:)
Shiloh
everydaygameplan.net
I could totally see this in Pottery Barn Kids catalog! Great job!
that turned out so cool! he must feel so loved- sure looks like it!
Projector/Stencil trick = BRILLIANT! Thanks!
Love it! My mom just bought some used bunk beds for my kids when they stay with her and this is a GREAT idea that I will have to pass along to her! Would you please share this with my readers for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-3.html
thanks for linking up to Make it Monday!
I love chalk paint! the bed turned out fabulous! :)
I LOVE the headboard! The writing is soooo cute!!!
Would you PLEASE link this up on my blog?
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-3.html
You have an amazing talent. Top quality furniture company
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