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Upcycled Wood Candlesticks

by Okio B Designs - August 01, 2013

Here's the first of my makeovers from yesterday's AmVets loot. Remember these wood candlesticks before?

Not very pretty. And here's the after.

I gave each a couple of coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Louis Blue. Once they were dry, I broke out some sandpaper and just sanded them in random areas for an aged look.

I love how the original brown wood shows through now. It's just enough dark to play off the light blue paint.

I added some of my French script candles which I think look pretty against the blue hue.

This is the first of many makeovers I have in the works. Thanks AmVets!

Jeanine

Tags : amvets, annie sloan chalk paint, ascp, candlesticks, french script candles, louis blue, thrift store, wood candlesticks

4 comments

Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 1, 2013 at 7:22 AM
Very pretty! I like them much better in blue!
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UnknownAugust 1, 2013 at 8:39 AM
VERY pretty Jeanine ... love the blue with the wood tones underneath.
{HUGS}
~ Deanna
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HomeroadAugust 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM
Love them Jeanine... now where is that vets place?
Susan
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Patti @ Pandoras BoxAugust 1, 2013 at 9:30 PM
so sweet ..love the blue!
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