tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post5735902551361185192..comments2024-01-28T03:26:31.630-05:00Comments on The Empty Nest: I'm In Love and My Defense Of Chalk PaintJanet Metzger, Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-41226086744723951682013-09-25T14:11:36.608-04:002013-09-25T14:11:36.608-04:00I have this same china cabinet. It was bought arou...I have this same china cabinet. It was bought around 1960 by my parents. My father died when i was 5 (1968) and my mother died when i was 9. She left 6 kids orphaned. We were moved around from relative to relative so most everything my parents had was lost. This cabinet and a brooch are the only things i have that belonged to her. Mine sits as yours did before you painted it. It turned out so beautifully though....i have thought about painting mine. My mother had the friendly village china in it. It was all lost or broken but the pattern is still made so my husband buys me some every year for christmas. My heart is just pulled in different directions about if i should leave it as she had it or paint it. I think of my mother everytime i look at the cabinet and i am afraid i would lose that if i painted it..Hmmm. Anyway i wanted to say that i think you did a amazing job and it turned out beautifully!<br /><br />georgettageorgetta wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-26563272292060750082013-03-01T03:30:16.339-05:002013-03-01T03:30:16.339-05:00Can't find Anne Sloan on Facebook. How did you...Can't find Anne Sloan on Facebook. How did you find her? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-28319745249078156902013-02-23T13:06:03.308-05:002013-02-23T13:06:03.308-05:00I am using the same colors right now on a cabinet ...I am using the same colors right now on a cabinet I purchased at Faith Farm! Sooo excited to be using 100% Annie Sloan Chalk Paint . Would love to post a before and after pic!robin sabourinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-14734568349459183322012-07-17T16:00:12.786-04:002012-07-17T16:00:12.786-04:00The piece you painted is gorgeous!! I was thinkin...The piece you painted is gorgeous!! I was thinking of opposite colors on a similar piece, with duck egg exterior, white interior with some gray stencil or accents.Hyphen Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306659332514530934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-47449955495903347942012-07-17T15:59:15.807-04:002012-07-17T15:59:15.807-04:00Great post! I may ask her about a color as well! ...Great post! I may ask her about a color as well! So glad to hear your opinion of the diy version.Hyphen Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306659332514530934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-22081162311335743652012-01-30T12:27:29.418-05:002012-01-30T12:27:29.418-05:00Hi Janet! I thoroughly enjoyed this post! You di...Hi Janet! I thoroughly enjoyed this post! You did an amazing tranformation with the lovely cabinet and you have provided some very useful information for people who are on the fence about trying ASCP! I have pinned your post to my ASCP pinterest board. Thanks so much for the share!<br />Best Wishes and Blessings,<br />AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17796947177060721536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-4426044180037958062012-01-28T08:38:59.828-05:002012-01-28T08:38:59.828-05:00Hi Janet, your piece is absolutely beautiful! I ex...Hi Janet, your piece is absolutely beautiful! I exclusively use Annie Sloan paint too in my furniture painting business and I 100% agree with your comments about Annie Sloan and those with the knock-offs formulas. I am not a stocklist either but I have developed a great friendship with my stocklist. Annie Sloan is also committed to selling her products through local, small business. I absolutely love knowing when I buy 3 or 4 quarts of paint and a wax every couple of weeks that I am personally supporting someone in my community and their business. When comparing the cost, including time, since I paint for profit ASCP is much less expensive than latex period plus I have quality finish which people respond to by opening their wallets or purses...thanks for speaking out to Annie Sloan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-33643047211495324082012-01-26T12:16:20.610-05:002012-01-26T12:16:20.610-05:00Absolutely stunning piece! Pinned to refer back t...Absolutely stunning piece! Pinned to refer back to, and fully support your 'position' on chalk paint. {Position - seems so political, don't ya think? If only canidates that were running had positions on paint choices - I think it would be much easier to determine who would get my vote!} ;)Carriehttp://www.projectpossessed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-39121586435028893392012-01-21T19:28:35.728-05:002012-01-21T19:28:35.728-05:00Hi Janet -
What a fun class today...you have to si...Hi Janet -<br />What a fun class today...you have to sign up and spend an afternoon learning Janet's techniques...and seeing this piece in person ...it is beautiful..and a steal with the price you have it priced at!!Samantha Richardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-42021380604733516052012-01-08T15:34:05.340-05:002012-01-08T15:34:05.340-05:00I fell in love with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on my ...I fell in love with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on my first piece of furniture. Was very fortunate to become a mini-stockist in Alpharetta, Georgia. Everything you say about the paint is correct. It is no more expensive than other paints when you factor in all the variables. My customers who use it will travel far and wide to buy it over and over again. (The piece you painted with the CoCo and Aubusson Blue is absolutely gorgeous!)Mary Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186344416926878353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-81133537923450293632012-01-03T15:14:46.062-05:002012-01-03T15:14:46.062-05:00Im absolutely envious of that cabinet...shes a bea...Im absolutely envious of that cabinet...shes a beauty...thnx for sharingLillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129915535787359339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-66625003701306642512011-10-19T07:05:43.195-04:002011-10-19T07:05:43.195-04:00stunning!!!! i love aubusson blue too. i love it...stunning!!!! i love aubusson blue too. i love it with the dark wax.adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172828223081959098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-66553844181309506712011-10-18T20:23:29.534-04:002011-10-18T20:23:29.534-04:00Janet- I just found you over at Kim's Savvy SL...Janet- I just found you over at Kim's Savvy SLiving. I LIKE you, woman! I like a gal that sticks up for what she believes in...well, that and one who can paint like a pro. I am your newest follower and you are stuck with me now! Hugs- DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-5959795041631000902011-10-18T10:07:12.816-04:002011-10-18T10:07:12.816-04:00I love the piece you did. I agree with you on the ...I love the piece you did. I agree with you on the quality of the ASCP. However, Annie's book does give you some formulas to try and I have the raw materials now to try and make some of my own mixtures, just for fun!<br />I can testify to the greatness of her product, it is worth every penny!<br />I recently used it to paint a badly abused foyer floor, that was tiled in slate. It is absolutely beautiful and is holding up perfectly. This is the main thoroughfare in our home. Of course, I used a low luster poly to protect it instead of wax, because it is a floor, as Annie suggested. Great post! I blogged about it <a href="http://www.meli-melo-art.com/2011/07/annie-sloan-chalk-paint.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369110147899267523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-90263570598516434652011-10-17T20:10:34.222-04:002011-10-17T20:10:34.222-04:00Coco is a beautiful color and the china looks abso...Coco is a beautiful color and the china looks absolutely gorgeous, Janet! I really like ASCP and even though it is costly initially- it goes a long way! 'nuf said....<br />~ SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-87529129075892830622011-10-17T16:42:56.395-04:002011-10-17T16:42:56.395-04:00That's just the prettiest results I've see...That's just the prettiest results I've seen yet on a chalk paint application. LOVE IT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-68681565805640159112011-10-17T14:31:22.770-04:002011-10-17T14:31:22.770-04:00Thanks for the kind words about ASCP. I am a stoc...Thanks for the kind words about ASCP. I am a stockist. I have also taken a paint course through her. She is a master in her field. She knows what she is doing and is a complete professional.<br />If people want to make their own paint- then I say go for it, however, like you have already posted- the manufacturers don't recommend it and can't guarantee it.<br />I have been painting furniture for a long time and this paint is by far the best I have used.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-80019812012966188682011-10-16T09:41:15.449-04:002011-10-16T09:41:15.449-04:00Dear Anonymous,
I just carefully reread my post a...Dear Anonymous,<br /> I just carefully reread my post and have failed to find any words that were 'unkind' or not 'nice' to my fellow DIY's. What I am defending is Annie's artistic integrity and product line. I am in no way criticizing anyone for trying to create beautiful pieces on a tight budget, however I think my price comparisons to other common craft paints is very valid. <br /> I also am on a budget (Mr.Secret Agent is retired) and very concerned with costs...that is actually the reason I use ASCP. As for decorating my home....85% are Salvation Macy's (Army) deals. I have not shopped new retail for a very long time.<br /> I do appreciate you comment and in no way discourage different opinions. I love a good debate....however, I would love to know WHO I am talking with...why the anonymous? I am really a very nice lady and I hope you continue to visit and will soon feel comfortable enough to leave your name.<br /><br />Have a lovely Sunday!<br />Janet xoxJanet Metzger, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-63918440607446727632011-10-16T02:20:57.391-04:002011-10-16T02:20:57.391-04:00While I'm sure the real stuff is just fantasti...While I'm sure the real stuff is just fantastic, don't knock the DIY chalk paint completely off the shelf, especially for those of us on absolute shoestring budgets--seriously, not everyone can put up that kind of cash for a hobby. Your work is professional since you sell it, but please, be nice to those of us who just can't afford anything but really cheap. What I wouldn't give for a little breathing room to spend more than a few bucks on decorating my house!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-43361858731235699052011-10-14T17:51:29.298-04:002011-10-14T17:51:29.298-04:00hey, there janet! wow---this piece is a home run ...hey, there janet! wow---this piece is a home run with the AB interior. i love that color and did a dresser in it recently...with which i'm having difficulty parting ways! i found you today via patty seaman (my chalk paint go-to-goddess!) who said you had an amazing piece on your blog. she does not lie!!<br /><br />i'll be following you via email now..<br /><br />amy6th Gradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571625181713604626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-14895459121989733282011-10-14T08:34:25.433-04:002011-10-14T08:34:25.433-04:00Wow!! Janet, it looks fantastic!! I love the new c...Wow!! Janet, it looks fantastic!! I love the new color, especially!<br /><br />Thank you so much for adding The Master Designer blog roll button, and in such a nice spot! You are a sweetheart!!!! I am thrilled to have you on the Roll!{darlene} @ fieldstonehillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054774466312858778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-7442723550494263002011-10-14T00:55:13.162-04:002011-10-14T00:55:13.162-04:00Great points! ...and holy hannah I love that blue...Great points! ...and holy hannah I love that blue inside your cabinet. PERFECT choice!<br /><br />Dana @ craftedniche.wordpress.com<br /><br />** Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed **Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-15819818897512204512011-10-13T22:34:33.738-04:002011-10-13T22:34:33.738-04:00I love the French Lady! I read all the comments, I...I love the French Lady! I read all the comments, I have only used ASCP, I love it too. I haven't sold any pieces, I was thrilled to find a paint where I didn't have to do so much prep...when I get a fresh can of paint, I can't wait to use it. I don't have time for all that sanding! LOL I did buy some gesso and I am going to paint a sign using Rosemary's technique. Her pieces have me curious! Love your fact finding post and beautiful piece!<br />Debbiedebbie~refreshrestyle.comhttp://refreshrestyle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-28226544866678987572011-10-13T20:01:11.443-04:002011-10-13T20:01:11.443-04:00Lovely piece...thanks for stopping by my blog...of...Lovely piece...thanks for stopping by my blog...officially a follower!Restoration House Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105878825052756490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740949879488808522.post-72009442105819325682011-10-13T11:50:28.372-04:002011-10-13T11:50:28.372-04:00LOVE IT! Those colors are so gorgeous! I definitel...LOVE IT! Those colors are so gorgeous! I definitely want to buy some of this paint soon and try my hand at it. I think once I do I may become addicted, though!Gayle Himmelwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402481618548352788noreply@blogger.com