Singing the Blues

When I found this jewelry armoire it was singing the blues.  It was so lonely at my neighbor's yard sale.  I offered to bring it home with me and after a long negotiation process we settled on a price, FREE!!
I have the best neighbor.  

The jewelry armoire has a laminate finish and is not real wood.  That means I can't strip and sand it.  It is in great condition, no scratches or chips.  I knew chalk paint would be the best paint to refinish it.  With chalk paint you can paint virtually any surface with out sanding.   I used CeCe Caldwell's Chalk Paint.
The color I chose is called Memphis Blue.   This name reminds me of Elvis
 and he was the inspiration for this piece.

 
Here are some pictures of the painting process.

Jewelry Armorie Before

 

Jewelry Armoire Painted Memphis Blue

After the paint is dry I used a damp rag and rubbed in areas that I wanted a distressed look.  (most ly the edges and a few places on the legs.  Next, I applied the clear wax with a brush.  The paint darkens after the clear wax is applied. 

Clear wax applied to top

 While the clear wax is wet I applied the dark wax.  I concentrated on the decorative areas.

I want to tell you that this next part was part of the original plan but sometimes creativity comes from necessity.  I didn't have enough paint for the drawers and chalk paint isn't sold locally!  I didn't want to wait so.....................................I spray painted the drawers. 

I used plastic wrap and painters tape to cover the areas that I didn't want painted.  Then I primed and painted the drawers.

Kilz Primer : Krylon Gloss Ivory

 I painted the hardware a gold color called Caramel Latte

I am so exited with how it turned out.  My armoire no longer sings the blues.

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