Sunday, August 14, 2011

More Chalk Paint and a Give Away

Are you hooked on the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint like I am? I know I haven't even begun to 'scratch the surface' of all you can do with this but what fun it is getting to know all about this great paint! This is another thrift store find (a gold candle holder for the base and the standard cheese board for the top - $3.00 total for both).  Using E6000 I glued the pieces together and spay painted them pink then topped with a coat of cream chalk paint.  














Using an image from the Graphics Fairy, I applied it with the "Mod Podge" method.  (Print image on paper; apply face down using Mod Podge and let dry overnight; wet paper and begin rubbing paper off to reveal image on your piece) I finished off with a coat of Annie Sloan clear wax, distressed a bit and topped it with a bit of her dark wax.
 
If you let the wax dry for a day and then buff it, you get a nice, soft shine to the piece.







  

NOW . . . are you ready for a chance to win some of this great paint??

I am fortunate enough to live just a few blocks from an amazing Annie Sloan stockist (yep, no shipping charges!) Michelle at Di Lucca Designs has some amazing transformation photos on her web and Facebook page that you'll want to see.  She is such a sweet, helpful and knowledgeable gal and for those of you who are local, she's just beginning workshops also! 


Michelle is offering one fortunate winner:  Your choice of TWO colors of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, a can of A.S. Clear Wax AND a copy of the book "Creating the French Look" . . . how great is that??!! 

Here's how you can enter: 
IMPORTANT: If you are a no-reply blogger and I don't have an email address for you, I can't enter you as there is no way for me to contact you.  Please make sure I have an email address for you!  If I don't , I can't enter you.  (Note: U.S. residents only as this stuff is HEAVY to ship.  Thanks for understanding!)



Become a follower of my blog and leave a comment letting me know you did (if you're already a follower, leave a comment letting me know you are) - one entry

Like Di Lucca Designs on Facebook and let me know you did  - one entry

Stop by Di Lucca Designs "Transformations" page and tell us which project you like the most - one entry

Blog about or post this give away on your blog and let me know you did - one entry

A winner will be selected using Randomiser on Tuesday, August 23.
 


194 comments:

  1. I so want to try the Annie Sloan chalk paint! I have begun looking at things thinking, "that would look good painted in chalk paint". This is a very generous giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I think I like the old desk transformation best at Di Lucca Designs.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I'd love to try the paint! Just became a follower of your blog and look forward to it!

    ReplyDelete
  4. The bench at Di Lucca Designs knocks my socks off! :D

    ReplyDelete
  5. Lauren,
    As you know...I'm a happy follower:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete
  6. I'm lovin' that pretty green desk...just my style!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete
  7. Lauren,
    Silly me...I thought I was already following you...have you on my sidebar...so in a way I was already following you...I did hit the follow button today:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete
  8. Posting your giveaway on my blog:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete
  9. I am a follower of My Wonderfully Made! Thanks for such a great giveaway!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I love the transformation of the new look for an old desk...the green looks great!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Farmerlady2: I have no email address for you so please let me know how to contact you if you should win :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. Love what you did with the candle holder, can't wait to try the chalk paint, and I am off to buy Mod Podge to make transfers, what a great idea!!! am already a follower, don't do facebook. hugs...cleo

    ReplyDelete
  13. I am a Follower of your Blog!


    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    ReplyDelete
  14. I "Like" Di Lucca Designs on Facebook.


    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    ReplyDelete
  15. I'm Loving the bech transformation at Di Lucca Designs.....


    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    ReplyDelete
  16. I would so Love to try chalkpaint. I have a garage full of items to be painted!
    I added your link to my sidebar.
    Thanks for the chance!


    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    ReplyDelete
  17. I am a follower here already! Great giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  18. just became a follower of your blog! just found out about chalk paint and i am loving it!!!! i want MORE!

    ReplyDelete
  19. stopped by Di Lucca Designs and i LOVE the Antibes Green destk!!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. I am already a follower and anxious to be included in the great giveaway. Thank you

    Have a God Filled Day
    Shirley

    ReplyDelete
  21. I went to Di Lucca Designs on FB and "liked" it.

    Have a God Filled Day
    Shirley

    ReplyDelete
  22. I love the Louis Blue table on Di Lucca Designs, I'm a blue girl. I sure would love to try the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

    Have a God Filled Day
    Shirley

    ReplyDelete
  23. Yay! What an awesome giveaway! I'm so anxious to try this stuff! No stockists close by here, so I'm living vicariously through bloggers so far! Your candle holder is great!

    Sheila

    ReplyDelete
  24. Of course I am a follower. Hope I win since I have yet to use any of this awesome paint. I am so enjoying what others have created though.

    ReplyDelete
  25. following you & liking you! Jessica at paintinmyhair@gmail.com and www.paintinmyhair.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  26. Gorgeous! I'll have to try the modge podge technique. I've never seen that before! Thank you so much for the chance to win some amazing ASCP.

    I have a US address and a great delivery person! Isn't "no" shipping costs the best?,!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Thanks for letting me know I didn't have my email address on here for the giveaway. vikkinay@yahoo.com. Would so love to win this one.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Wow Lauren, that looks great. What a great giveaway. Thanks for the lovely comment.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Oh wow, Lauren, your cloche is AMAZING!!!
    XO
    Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  30. Hi Lauren--please enter me for the paint!!!

    XO

    ReplyDelete
  31. I want to try this paint!!! Love your blog:)

    ReplyDelete
  32. I'm a follower and would love to win!

    ReplyDelete
  33. I'm a new follower. Love the way your project turned out!! I recently bought a cheese board @ Goodwill & knew I wanted to try something like this. Dying to try this new paint! Keep up the good work!!
    raeannasouth@windstream.net

    ReplyDelete
  34. Love the color and graphics on your cloche! I'm a new follower.

    ReplyDelete
  35. On Di Lucca Designs' Transformation page I love the table painted with Antibes Green.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Hi Lauren,
    Thanks for inviting me over for the giveaway! Would love to win chalk paint. I added you to my blog sidebar. The followers box is missing on your blog this am. The title is there.
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  37. I liked Di Lucca Designs on Facebook.
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  38. On Di Lucca Designs Transformations page I liked the thrift store find repainted with Louis Blue.
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  39. I posted this giveaway on my sidebar. Thanks for the great giveaway!
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  40. I was just on the FB page and I love the first table....it was gorgeous blue, but I love the cream!

    ReplyDelete
  41. i just 'liked' di lucca's facebook page!

    ReplyDelete
  42. on the transformations page...my absolute fave is the light blue coffee table...lovely!

    alison

    ReplyDelete
  43. just shared your giveaway on my fb page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stuff-and-Nonsense/132962436768471

    fingers crossed!

    alison

    ReplyDelete
  44. I just became a follower of your blog!

    appelsinluv@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  45. I just became a fan "liked" Di Lucca Designs on Facebook!!!

    appelsinluv@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  46. I like the Frame done in Old Violet and dark wax the best. So beautiful!!!

    appelsinluv@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  47. Hi Lauren! I am a new follower of your blog!
    Thanks, Angie

    ReplyDelete
  48. I "liked" DiLucca Designs on Facebook (Fan #36)

    ReplyDelete
  49. My favorite project on the Transformations page is the Green desk! It's so rustic and charming!

    ReplyDelete
  50. Wow, it would be awesome to win some of this paint, they don't sell it here in Utah :(. I'm already your follower!
    Love the piece you created with the candle holder and the cheeseboard!
    Enjoy your day.
    XXX Ido

    ReplyDelete
  51. I checked the Di Lucca blog, love the "french" coffee table.
    XXX Ido

    ReplyDelete
  52. I would love this paint...I have been hearing so much about it..I am now a follower of your blog...

    ReplyDelete
  53. I liked DiLucca Designs on FB....

    ReplyDelete
  54. I went on DiLucca Designs and just love that "thrift store find"..looks like a coffee table that was painted white...love that look...thanks for the giveaway...

    ReplyDelete
  55. Thanks for this great giveaway, Lauren! So generous!!! I couldn't find your Follower button, so I signed up to get your emails. :) Thanks for the chance to win!!!

    xoxo laurie

    ReplyDelete
  56. I "Liked" DiLucca on their FB page, and left them a message! :)

    xoxo laurie

    ReplyDelete
  57. I blogged about the giveaway on my blog....

    ReplyDelete
  58. Just visited DiLucca's Transformation page - and even though I'm not a big 'green' fan, the distressing on that sweet green desk just calls to me! lol!

    xoxo laurie

    ReplyDelete
  59. Just posted this awesome giveaway on my sidebar, Lauren! Thanks so much!!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed! ♥

    xoxo laurie

    ReplyDelete
  60. What a great giveaway! I am already a follower.

    ReplyDelete
  61. Saw some amazing transformations, but my favorite was the desk painted with Antibbes Green.

    ReplyDelete
  62. your blog is just too neat! i would love a chance to win some of this very cool chalk paint. i am taking a class on tuesday to learn how to use her chalk paint and i am so excited! i just love the colors. i am a follower!
    blessings,
    aimee

    ReplyDelete
  63. i love the desk after. i love the green color! cant wait to try using her chalk paint.
    blessings,
    aimee

    ReplyDelete
  64. i love the desk after. i love the green color! cant wait to try using her chalk paint.
    blessings,
    aimee

    ReplyDelete
  65. I follow your blog.

    Amyjoyn@bellsouth.net

    ReplyDelete
  66. I Like di lucca on Facebook

    Amyjoyn@bellsouth.net

    ReplyDelete
  67. My fave transformation is the green desk. Must find a similar one to paint.

    Amyjoyn@bellsouth.net

    ReplyDelete
  68. Love the coffee table - very pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  69. What a lovely giveaway!! I'm already a faithful follower!! Thanks so much for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  70. I "really" liked Di Lucca Designs!!

    ReplyDelete
  71. Adore the green desk!! Thanks again for sharing this wonderful giveaway!!

    ReplyDelete
  72. Yep.. A follower and I am jealous that you can just run over to grab your pot of chalk paint... No waiting on snail mail!

    ReplyDelete
  73. Just love the simplicity of the white low square table.. Just may have to try this Annie Sloan technique

    ReplyDelete
  74. It was hard to choose my favorite item. I liked this thrifty table and also the outside table.

    ReplyDelete
  75. I am a follower and love, love, love ASCP!!!!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  76. I liked on FB Di Lucca Designs!

    ReplyDelete
  77. Okay, I went to Transformations! My favorite would have to be--------Trift Store Find coffee table or Outdoor side table!

    ReplyDelete
  78. I posted this giveaway on my blog - A Mississippi Southernlady

    ReplyDelete
  79. How fabulous! I'm a follower and a friend! Thanks! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  80. I like the new look for an old desk! This desk looks just the right size and you did a great job on it! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  81. I just became a follower of your blog! I am DYING to try ASCP! Would love to win!

    ReplyDelete
  82. I visited Transformations and I like the desk in green!

    ReplyDelete
  83. I "liked" Di Lucca Designs on her Facebook page! :)

    ReplyDelete
  84. I posted this giveaway on my blog... Sweet Ava Kate
    www.sweetavakate.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  85. I just found you and I am now a follower.Deb chedeb5353@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  86. Liked Di Lucca on Facebook. chedeb5353@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  87. I love the bench! chedeb5353@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  88. Hi Lauren, Linda sent me over and I am a new follower!!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    ReplyDelete
  89. I like Di Lucca Designs on Facebook!!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    ReplyDelete
  90. I love the bench redo on Transformations. Wow I cannot tell you how excited I am to try Annie Sloan Paints!!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    ReplyDelete
  91. Just became a follower of your blog. I would so love to play with some Annie Sloan paint! Thanks for your generous give aways.

    ReplyDelete
  92. I liked Di Lucca Designs on Facebook - really like what I see there!

    ReplyDelete
  93. I love the aged look given to the old desk! Very nice!!

    ReplyDelete
  94. No, I'M your newest follower!! ;-)
    Thanks for the opportunity
    ♥ Becky in SC ♥
    (beckandjoe@bellsouth.net)

    ReplyDelete
  95. I blogged about your giveaway at www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com!

    ReplyDelete
  96. Well!...I just got back from Di Lucca Designs Transformations...and I like the cute little double-decker side table.
    I tell you what's the truth, ASCP can make us DIY'ers look like true professionals!! I freakin' love that stuff!!
    ♥ Becky in SC ♥

    (beckandjoe@bellsouth.net)

    ReplyDelete
  97. I am lovin' me some Di Lucca Designs on FB!!
    Thanks again for the opportunity!
    ♥ Becky in SC ♥
    (beckandjoe@bellsouth.net)

    ReplyDelete
  98. Here's the actual link to the post where I blogged about it - sorry, I should have done that in my last post!

    http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/08/1940s-telephone-book-ephemera-cabinet.html

    ReplyDelete
  99. good morning...already following you and would love to win some AS paint!!!....thx for the chance....Mariaelena

    ReplyDelete
  100. I love the desk with the Antibes Green legs. I really want to try that color!

    ReplyDelete
  101. I just liked Di Lucca on facebook under Julie Bardonner

    ReplyDelete
  102. My favorite of Michelle's transformation is her thrift store coffee table painted with old white and louis blue.

    ReplyDelete
  103. I am new to blogging and I am ADDICTED!!!
    I love your blog and think I signed up to be a follower but that's how new I am- I don't know for sure! I liked DiLucca designs on Facebook and my favorite of her transformations is the desk in Antibes green. I paint everything and have the perfect piece for my family room to try out that color! Just discovered chalk paint and hope to try it soon! Thanks for a great giveaway and blog!!!!!!
    Ps in case I didn't sign up correctly, my emails are thecurcuras@yahoo.com or Curcura.Alison@gmail.com :)

    ReplyDelete
  104. me too! me too! I liked on Facebook!...I'm now a follower! I checked out DiLucca Designs and Liked on FB! My favorite project on there is the lovely table that went blue first and ended up old white..such great lines too! I can see that my problem will be choosing which colors to use! No wonder you are in love with this product! Beautiful results!

    ReplyDelete
  105. I liked Di Lucca on FB!!
    WANT - NEED THE CHALK PAINT BAD!!
    Nickie - ngmoseley@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  106. I am already a follower of your awesome blog!!!
    Nickie - ngmoseley@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  107. Visted the Transformations and my fav is THE THRIFT STORE FIND - table!!! super cute!!
    Nickie - ngmoseley@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  108. I would love to win me some annie sloan paint i read about it everywhere

    the shipping charge gets me

    good luck to me

    read about you on Coastal Charm by Linda


    Janice

    ReplyDelete
  109. I will be your follower however I think i already am you look familiar LOL

    Janice

    ReplyDelete
  110. i am a new follower!! so excited to have a chance to get my hands on the paint!!
    chris

    ReplyDelete
  111. I just became a follower. Oh how I would love to win!

    ReplyDelete
  112. I also liked on facebook! I so want to win!

    ReplyDelete
  113. Hi! I am now a follower. I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity. Jody dhuck421@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  114. Hi! I liked DiLucca on their Facebook page.

    ReplyDelete
  115. I think it is a tie between the bench and the coffee table. I LOVE them both.

    ReplyDelete
  116. I'm a new follower. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  117. My fave transformation is the one in Aumbusson blue (sp?) looks like an end table or nightstand? love that blue color!

    ReplyDelete
  118. http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/08/annie-sloan-chalk-paint-give-away.html

    here's my post!!!! LOVE this Give Away, thanks so much for the opportunity to win!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  119. I like the octagon white table redo, purchased for $5.

    ReplyDelete
  120. It is posted on my blog, http://thegatheringroomchic.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  121. I'm following along and I'd be thrilled to win!

    ReplyDelete
  122. The estate sale bench is a beautiful transformation!

    ReplyDelete
  123. The bench blows me away because we could NEVER find something so great out here, out in the Bay Area.

    Stephanie Wagner

    ReplyDelete
  124. I am following you..not stalking you and I've LIKED you on Facebook. Cheers!

    Stephanie Wagner

    ReplyDelete
  125. I'm dying to try the Annie Sloan chalk paint. I hungrily devour every blog post about it and I'm amazed at the incredible transformations.

    I'm a new GFC follower (shel)..thanks for the chance.

    shel704 at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  126. I like Di Lucca Designs on Facebook: Michelle Hudak

    shel704 at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  127. My favorite transformation is the Antibes Green desk makeover. I picked up an old wood desk on Craigslist and I'm dying to try my hand at giving it an Annie Sloan makeover. I wasn't too sure about the green but it really does look great on that desk. I'm still leaning toward Old Violet, though...I love that color.

    shel704 at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  128. I'm a new follower and I would LOVE to win this chalk paint giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  129. I love the French style square coffee table I saw on Transformations. Probably my favorite. There are so many lovely examples to choose from!

    ReplyDelete
  130. I am in LOVE with this paint!!! thanks for the chance

    ReplyDelete
  131. I'm in LOVE with ASCP and would love a chance to win! I found your blog from Miss Mustard Seed's Linky Party and am now a follower. :) Thank you!

    KelleyBinko(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  132. I have "liked" Di Lucca Design on FB ... and I really *do* like it! :)

    KelleyBinko(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  133. I visited Di Lucca Design's Transformations page and love them all ... hard to pick one fav, but I will say that the New Look for an Old Desk was amazing! I'm in awe! :)

    KelleyBinko(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  134. sorry,
    stefanieish@verizon.net,
    thanks

    ReplyDelete
  135. I'm a follower! Would love to try the paint :)

    ReplyDelete
  136. I'm a new follower, would love to win some of this paint.

    ReplyDelete
  137. my favorite project was the New Look for an Old Desk...love the green.

    ReplyDelete
  138. I'm already a happy follower and would love to win some of this fabulous paint.

    ReplyDelete
  139. I'm adding your giveaway picture to my sidebar.

    ReplyDelete
  140. I am following your blog! :)

    aQrose at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  141. I like Di Lucca Designs on Facebook

    aQrose at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  142. I like the Louis Blue thrift store table!

    aQrose at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  143. I am a new follower of your blog! Am also a follower on fb and I ADORE the gorgeous louis blue table you transformed on Di Lucca Designs! Its gorgeous!!! I love how you went back over the blue with the white and it totally transformed it. I cant wait to get my hands on these colors and start painting away. I would love to get my hands on the wax also!!!! Please enter me in your giveaway!! crossing my fingers!!!
    amycanderson28@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  144. Your Follow button is working again, Lauren! I'm now a happy follower! :)

    xoxo laurie

    ReplyDelete
  145. I also added your sweet giveaway on my blog! Thanks, Lauren! :)

    xoxo laurie

    ReplyDelete
  146. I am a follower of your blog now -- thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    ReplyDelete
  147. I Like you on Facebook! I'm having so much fun catching up on your posts

    ReplyDelete
  148. My favorite post on Transformations is the Old Desk -- I love it!

    ReplyDelete
  149. I think I like the "customer's corner" one the best. I love that you don't have to strip or sand. !!!
    ~a

    ReplyDelete
  150. I love the Louis Blue and the Off White. I became a follower through an email subscription. I couldn't become a follower on Google for some reason.
    ~a

    ReplyDelete
  151. I am a new follower on your blog, thank you for the giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  152. I "liked" Di Lucca Designs on Facebook! Thanks again for the giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  153. My favorite transformation was the Side table she painted Antibes Green.. Thanks again!

    ReplyDelete
  154. definitely a follower!

    ReplyDelete
  155. Also Liked Di Lucca Design on Facebook (yay!)

    ReplyDelete
  156. I'm loving the table from 'New Look For an Old Desk'. Adding the new top was the perfect change

    ReplyDelete
  157. Hope I'm not to late ! I'm a new follower !

    ReplyDelete
  158. The 'old desk' transformation is really attractive, and I am always amazed that those maple early American spindle tables can be made into something I would actually like to have in my house!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leave your comment!