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Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

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So, the top photo is “jazzy”, our new outdoor cat?

She has been hanging around our house for some time and finally I was allowed to feed her. She is lovely and very thankful to be fed.

The outdoor photo is of a scene at a local park just down the street from us.

The last 2 photos are of my new booth at the Candle Baker store. Hope if you’re local, you’ll come take a look! The Candle Baker is in Lynden, Wa on Front. St.

 

Melanie

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Mel’s Homemade Chalk Paint

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin| 4 Comments
Hi there!
Today I’m telling you about my chalk paint. You use less paint. You save old furniture. You save time. You could start and finish a project in 4 hours if you really want to!
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Use furniture that is stained or painted already. As you can see here; this furniture is stained and painted!
Wipe off dust and cobwebs.
Paint piece of furniture with a coat of chalk paint and let dry. On a cold day in spring in the garage this may take 1 1/2 hours? Chalk paint does dry faster than regular paint. Then paint again and let dry. (On a nice warm day, it will dry in 30 minutes!)4.20.chalkpaintlambies 022 4.20.chalkpaintlambies 020
When furniture is totally dry…sand with fine sandpaper by hand or with an electric hand sander. When you see wood stain, stop so that the raw wood doesn’t show next. I like to distress most edges and little sections here and there. You do what you like!
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Maybe have a strong person help you if you are feeling tired and weak (like me!) Thanks husband!
After sanding, wipe grit off.
If desired and to bring out the wood stain and finish the piece, lightly wax with furniture wax (and an old rag) found at Hardware Stores (I used Johnson’s found at Home Depot.)
Let dry 30 minutes and wa lah!
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So, I mixed up a few containers of this homemade chalk paint and I’m selling it at my antique booth at Penny Lane in B’ham.
If you want my recipe which I did find on the world wide web, just shoot me a comment and I’ll send it to you! Just like that!
I have used Annie Sloan’s chalk paint and it is similar; but you can buy mine for less than half the price or you can make it yourself…Be inspired!
Melanie

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Penny Lane Additions

Posted on February 13, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

val card2 bus. card org chalkboard tags coupon holder coupon holder inside hankie happycard pink bunting val card1In the last few weeks, I added all these lovely things and more to my booth at Penny Lane in Bellingham, WA. Hope if you’re in the area, you’ll check it out!

Melanie

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CCL Accessories UPdate

Posted on January 15, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

Penny Lane Booth

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So, this is an updated view of my booth at Penny Lane in B’ham, Wa. I sell mason jar soap pumps, mason jar hanging candle holders,  vintage fabric aprons, bunting, vintage fabric decor pillows, antiques, chalkboards, wooden boxes, oilcloth lunch bags, brown bag cards, etc. This Friday I will be dropping off some Valentine cards and such. If you would like to order something custom made – email me at melaniebeilner@yahoo.com. Thanks for looking!

Melanie

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Penny Lane

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin| 2 Comments
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so, I opened a booth at Penny Lane Antiques in Bellingham, WA. these are some pics of it recently. hope to have my etsy shop up and running with similar items!

Melanie

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