We Did It!!!
August 28th, 2007 by 
missduff
Wonderful News……………My camera is not broken- I’m just a knuckle head when it comes to technology. Whew!!
This is a little project we have been working on- well, its not the only one, but it is the only one that’s done at this moment. I will show pictures as projects are completed.
The Mantel
Drum Roll Please………….Oh, I want to Thank Holly and Brian. for all the painting and flip tips!! I also wanted to say thanks to Dawn G., and Joyce G. for their advice on the paint techniqe
The photos are not as nice and I had wished. The reflection hides some of the details in the wood. It is basically a distressed finish on white high gloss paint. We sanded, primed, and painted the mantel. Then we went back in and hand distressed various places with sandpaper. After sanding, we took a two-in-one maple stain/polyurethane and further distressed it. Using a wet rag and a dry rag, we added and removed layers of stain until it suited us. It really sounds more difficult than it actually is, and well worth the time investment! Enjoy! Kasse
August 28th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
your mantel looks just gorgeous, you did a beautiful job!!!
August 28th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
Very pretty, Kasse! Well done!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
August 29th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
The mantel looks gorgeous. That would be so much fun to own that. Lucky you!!!!
August 29th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Oh my gosh, Kasse! This is fantastic! Love love love it. Can’t wait to come see it in person some time. Beautiful. wow.
August 31st, 2007 at 6:55 am
Kasse…the mantle looks fabulous! I love it…
Have a wonderful Holiday weekend!
Priscilla