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A Sunset-Inspired Painted Blanket Trunk

April 21, 2018 by Tracey Bellion Filed Under: DIY Projects 8 Comments

I was recently inspired by my TV screen saver!  LOL!

Not kidding….this ROKU screen saver on my TV…that just floats around all evening and I can’t NOT stop and stare at it every single time I walk through the family room!  So much so….that I found myself dreaming about WHAT piece I could lay the colors down on!

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I remembered this oversized cedar chest that I’ve had in inventory for several years!  It offered me nice panels to highlight…and seemed to be a reasonable size to SHIP…..as I knew I’d make this piece available to purchase once completed.  (side note….it sold in less than 48 hours once shared on social media…and is shipping to Kentucky!!)

So I pulled shades from my  Dixie Belle Paint….and got to work! (all products listed below)

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And THIS happened!!!!

Isn’t it FUN?????  I really really really LOVE it sooooo much!!!!  My favorite colors have always been those of the sunset…..and I’ve never painted them together on ONE piece.  I don’t know why it took the ROKU screen saver to inspire me….but whatever!

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I did not take photos of the “step-by-step” process….but I did take a few progress shot that I will share here.

I did fully prime the piece (which you saw above in all white) with BOSS in white by DBP.  The piece had previously been painted a bubble gum pink and the sealer had yellowed greatly.  I just wanted it to be fully covered and prepped well…and chose to prime it….even though it was probably not necessary.

I also did not have a DBP in purple in my stash…..so I got crafty and mixed my Cobalt Blue with Honky Tonk Red and made my own!!  Since posing this piece on social media I have had multiple request to offer a tutorial in making and blending the colors.  Be sure to sign up for my email here so you will be notified when this becomes available.

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I really wanted this piece to represent MY brand….and MY vision…which usually means “black and white” and mixed patterns….so I went with a harlequin top and striped trims.

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I do not usually tape off my harlequin patterns….but in preparation for a LIVE video for DBP I did so this time.  It does take a lot of extra time….but it offers VERY crisp and easy diamond shapes….and is pretty much fail proof…so why not, right?

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The rest of these photos are just “show off” pics…..eye candy!

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I had no trouble at all deciding on details and accents.  It just called to me for metallic gold….and more in depth shading on corners and trims.

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The blended paint just gives it a life that can’t really be explained unless you try the technique for yourself.  It is a very “freeing” and empowering painting style with no rules!

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Trust me….If I had room for this in my office…it would have stayed!  The only thing that makes it easy to let it go…is how kind the lady is who purchased it.

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This chest will sit proudly in her front foyer….right at the entry to her home!!  Front and center as soon as people come through her door!  How flattering is that???  And practically speaking…it offers great storage and even extra seating for that space….so it’s really kind of a perfect fit!

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It was so much fun to paint a piece of furniture “just because”!!!  I really need to do it more often!

I encourage you to do the same!  Just find something that makes you WANT to paint…and give it a shot!  You can’t mess up…..it’s ONLY paint!!!!  And if you choose Dixie Belle Paint…..your project will be that much more successful…and much less stressful….I promise!

See you next week!  I’ve got something CRAZY fun up my sleeve to share with you!!

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The products listed here are exactly what I used on this chest.  Dixie Belle Paint company offers amazing products that will make all of your projects successful no matter what your skill level is!

BOSS Primer Clear
Boss Primer Clear
Cobalt Blue
Honky Tonk Red
Honky Tonk Red
Caviar
Fluff DBP
Fluff
Gold Metallic Top Coat
Gold Metallic Base
Gilding Wax
Gold Gilding Wax
Cling On! Brush (F-40)
Gator Hide
Clear Coat Satin

If you would like to paint your own furniture ….but need a little help getting started…I offer a furniture painting basics course that would be the perfect place!

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See you next week!

XOXO,

Tracey

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Comments

  1. Pamla Joy Reynolds says

    May 29, 2018 at 5:11 am

    Tracey,
    I love all of your whimsical painted furniture and this piece is beautiful with the blended paint! I really don’t understand the use of the Gator Hide, can you explain this?
    Thank you, Joy

    Reply
  2. Angie says

    November 30, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I LOVE that wallpaper!!! Where did that come from?

    Reply
    • Tracey Bellion says

      December 6, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      Hi Angie….the wallpaper in my office is by Melli Mello and is available in my Amazon influencer store! It makes me happy eveytime I look at it!

      Reply
  3. Mollie Gieseman says

    February 10, 2019 at 11:03 am

    What is the name of the cat poster? It is the perfect embellishment for the chest.

    Reply
    • Tracey Bellion says

      February 10, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Hi sweet lady! That cat is actually my own artwork! I painted a set of four for a client in Florida! Thank you!!!

      Reply
  4. Ameera says

    August 31, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    Hey are you selling any of these??

    Reply
  5. Jackie C says

    January 3, 2021 at 1:06 pm

    I LOVE that you give a list of products with links at the end! Gorgeous piece! You inspire me!
    Thank you.

    Reply

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