Painting with Annie Sloan

by Michele | Jun 12, 2017 | Inspiration, Other, Tips & Tricks

Last month, I went on a whirlwind of a trip to Oregon to take a painting class with Annie Sloan. By whirlwind, I had to align the sun, moon and stars to pull together childcare, store coverage and the dollars to get myself to Oregon all within an eight to ten day time...

Updated knot too shabby Painting Tips

by Michele | Feb 22, 2017 | Tips & Tricks

Our best recommendations for using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan....

5 Ways to Make Your Vendor Application Stand Out

by Caitlin | Feb 7, 2017 | Community, Tips & Tricks

While these tips are specifically intended for applicants hoping to become vendors at the knot too shabby BAZAAR, you’re likely to find that this is a secret recipe to getting accepted at any craft fair or vintage market. Here is a preview of the vendor...

When Hand Painting Meets Stencils

by Michele | Oct 24, 2016 | Tips & Tricks

The world of furniture painting is small. Close knit. In constant communication! It seems weird, but one of my favorite things about carrying both Annie Sloan Paint and Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint is this tight community that is fostered through the product....

The Wonders of Wax

by Michele | Sep 1, 2016 | Tips & Tricks

If you have spent any amount of time with me talking topcoats, you will know within 30 seconds that I am a wax girl. I have written blog posts and gotten on my soap box during workshops and demos listing the benefits of wax. So, I don’t feel the need to rehash...

Distressing then Waxing OR Waxing then Distressing?

by Michele | Aug 24, 2016 | Tips & Tricks, Tutorials

  Waxing and distressing question. I normally paint, distressed then wax. I noticed many people say they distress and sand after waxing. So last night I waxed, buffed this morning and I am now distressing. The paint is already really hard and I find it harder to...