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BrushStrokes

Professional | Alpharetta, GA
Services: Painting, Remodeling, Design
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Services

Painting, Remodeling, Design

Areas of Expertise

decorative painting

Service Area

Atlanta area

Contact Info

(770) 366-5990

http://www.brushstrokesbymaryan...

In Business Since

1997

Professional Associations

IDAL, ASID


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Stenciled Milk Painted Children's Furniture

Lately, I've been using milk paint and handmade stencils to add some personality and charm to old furniture, mostly thrift store pieces and yard sale finds. ...»

I bought some amazing wooden children's chair at a yard sale. They have been great canvases for my experimentation with milk paint.

I painted one chair a vibrant red. (The color is Tricycle from Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint). But I decided it needed a little something more. So, I cut a stencil out of vinyl and added a white tricycle silhouette to the chair. I love the look.

My 5-year-old is a big dinosaur fan, and I wanted to paint a chair for his room. I used an old Sinclair Oil advertising sign as my inspiration. I painted the chair in Tavern Green milk paint, then stenciled a dinosaur image in white on the seat and added his name in red on the back.

I did a more faithful rendering of the Sinclair Oil dinosaur on a wooden stool I found at a garage sale. I made a stencil of the logo and painted it red and white. I just love how the milk paint chips off in places, giving these pieces an authentic aged look.

For more details on how I completed these projects and the materials I used, visit my blog at www.attagirlsays.com #Bestof2012

Atta Girl Amy
Atta Girl Amy Greensboro, NC
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    Commented on Feb 04, 2013
    I love the Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint. For anyone living in the South, you may be interested ...»
    that Miss Mustard Seed is coming to Roswell, Georgia to teach a workshop on how to use her Milk Paint. March 16. www.brushstrokesbymaryanne.com

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  • Furniture that's cute!
  • outdoor seating

  • beautiful bedrooms

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Painting: I bought Annie Sloan's soft wax in clear to put over the chalk paint, but I need to wax some of my pieces with a little

bit of dark wax. I don't want to buy another can of wax. Can I mix Minwax stain (dark walnut) with my clear wax to make a dark wax? Anyone tried this? Thanks for any input!!
JoAnna H
JoAnna H Winston Salem, NC
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  • BrushStrokes
    Commented on Mar 22, 2012
    Annie Sloan is currently visiting several American cities to talk about her amazing Chalk ...»
    Paint and to conduct workshops. Find out how to sign up and learn personally from the creator of Chalk Paint!

    www.anniesloanunfolded.com/event/

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Painting: SHOUT OUT for Brushstrokes!

I thought it would be awesome to give recognition to Pros/Contractors I personally know here on HOMETALK. Mary Ann at Brushstrokes has done a couple of projects for me and I wanted to ...»
say I think she is GREAT! Quite simply, her work is beautiful, she has the ability to create what her clients are wanting! Quality work.. priced right. We will be starting a new project soon.. and Im looking forward to it - I will be sure to share photos :) http://www.hometalk.com/member/brushstroke...

BeckySue, Certified Master K&B Designer
BeckySue, Certified Maste... Lawrenceville, GA
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  • BrushStrokes
    Commented on Feb 15, 2012
    Becky Sue, I just saw this post. Thank you so much for the lovely introduction! I love ...»
    working with you too and I am excited to be a part of Hometalk!

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  • 1960's maple wardrobe from Salvation Macy's
  • Coco & Duck Egg Blue Annie Sloan chalk paint w/ clear & dark wax. Handpainted wildflowers  and painted knobs 4
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1960's maple wardrobe from Salvation Macy's.

This piece is painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint and has clear and dark wax applied. I show how I did this piece on my blog: http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/
Janet M
Janet M Warrenton, VA
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  • BrushStrokes
    Commented on Feb 15, 2012
    Janet, That piece is absolutely beautiful!
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Painting: were to buy chalk paint

where can i buy the chalk paint. i rebuild pianos and some pieces are not worth the effort to refinish the old fasioned way. mostly because the make of piano is not valueable for a complete overhaul

Jeffry W
Jeffry W Lawrenceville, GA
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  • BrushStrokes
    Commented on Feb 15, 2012
    Jeffry, The Annie Sloan Chalk paint is also available at the Alpharetta Queen of Hearts on ...»
    Main Street. By the way, it is not available on Craigslist or Home Depot.

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Painting: Took the plunge and splurged on Annie Sloane Chalk Paint. Working with it today.

It goes on much nicer and has a better consistency than my home made stuff.
Donna McCrummen
Donna McCrummen Bernardsville, NJ
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  • BrushStrokes
    Commented on Jan 16, 2012
    Donna, That's beautiful!
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Miriam I Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs BeckySue, Certified Master K&B Designer
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