How do I get the shabby chic/distressed paint effect?
I love the shabby chic/distressed paint effect, but dont seem to be able to get it right. Any tips please?
Here is a step by step guide to how HGTV’s “Color Splash” distressed a cabinet:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_faux_antique_distress/article/0,1793,HGTV_3395_4470363,00.html
Here are heaps of other links for antiquing/distressing:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_faux_antique_distress/0,1792,HGTV_3395,00.html
Shabby Chic Distressing
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