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My first crack at La Craie chalk Paint

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Oct 17, 2012 · Modified: Feb 4, 2025

Hello there!

Finally today, I share with you my office/loft  makeover reveal.

I have been very anxious to share my experience with La Craie chalk paint.

What started off as something so simple, had me tripping along every step of the way.

ALL faults of my own, if I may add, and it had NOTHING to do with the paint!

I have been dying to try La Craie paint that my dear friend Shannon from Fox Hollow cottage is now a distributor for.

First it was my color dilemma.

Shannon helped me out with that.

You see our home is pretty much an open floor plan.

It is really important for me to decorate our home with color flow throughout.

So this was after I painted it the piece.  The color I chose is  called Mardi Gras.

I picked that one to compliment the draperies that actually go all the way up to the ceiling, and are seen from the loft as well.

You can see the green here.

Now it may make sense to you as well the colors I chose for my Artwork makeover

View from down below when you enter the front door.

So after I painted the piece, I decided for the inner panels I would scrap book paper it.

Well as shown here earlier, it looked AWFUL!

it was very shabby chic ish, which was not not the look I was going for up here.

My husband kept asking me, what are you trying to achiever here Deb.

MIKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, I have no clue, just shut up and leave me alone!

How am I going to fix this is the problem.

WALL paper…that is what I will do.

So off to Lowes…AGAIN, to buy a roll of textured wall paper.

Certainly could not leave it white.  That would totally not work either.

hmmmm….

I will use my copper color craft paint that I used when I stenciled my ceiling medallion.

Perfect!

This space has NO windows. However, when it is a nice sunny day and sunlight is streaming through from Jack’s room, I promise to take a better photo.  I was kinda anxious to get this out there.

It really did turn out pretty.

Certainly a lot lighter and brighter than the Before.

I Loved working with La Craie paint.

It was smooth, there was No priming, no sanding and covered completely in two coats.

For more information you can hop on over to 

Your Le Craie furniture retailer Miss Shannon Fox!

She will be more than happy to help you with all your painting furniture needs.

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Comments

  1. Gail

    October 17, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    That looks great Debbie! I have that wallpaper too and I have plans to use it for a Christmas project.. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  2. Martina

    October 17, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Looks great Debbie! Such a pretty color! Loved seeing your curtains up close too, the fabric is so pretty!

    Reply
  3. Shannon Fox

    October 17, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Oh DEBBIE! It turned out so cute. The Mardi Gras is perfect and the fix for the panels was brilliant. I’m so glad you didn’t let me peek and I got the see the real reveal 🙂 It looks fabulous! Lighter, brighter and much more interesting!! Awesome job.

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  4. Linda@Coastal Charm

    October 17, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Looks outstanding Debbie…luv how the wallpaper turned out. Looks like I need to try this paint.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  5. Dawn

    October 17, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    It turned out great Debbie. I have never heard of that brand of chalk paint. It is nice to see there are more color selections out now.

    Reply
  6. Pat@BPM

    October 17, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Looks great Debbie. That is the same wallpaper pattern I used for the little “fireplace” in the master bedroom. I wanted it to have the look of tin.

    Reply
  7. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    October 17, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    It turned out so gorgeous! That is my favorite paint color…definitely going to put it on my wish list! Love the lightened up brightened up transformation!

    Reply
  8. Daniela @frugal ain't cheap

    October 17, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    what a nice relaxing color!! I love how the space turned out. Great idea with the paintable wallpaper!

    Reply
  9. Michelle

    October 17, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Wow what a great new look..Your husband cracks me up! Sounds like something my sweet hubby would say..!

    Reply
  10. Kate - The Garden Bell

    October 17, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Another winner, Deb. This is so clean, fresh, crisp, garden-ie, alive, cheerful, joyful, well…..just perfection at it’s finest.

    Reply
  11. Olive Cooper

    October 17, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    The anaglypta wallpaper is wonderful in the cabinet. I got lost in that link to the paints.

    Reply
  12. Kelly

    October 17, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    I love it! The new color makes it stand out better and gives it more personality. That was a clever idea to use that textured wallpaper in the inserts of the doors. I think it matches your drapes perfectly now.

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  13. Judy

    October 17, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    You did a great job. I love the color you chose. I didn’t know there was another manufacturer of chalk paint. I’d love to hear how you would compare it to AS Chalk paint.

    Reply
  14. karin

    October 17, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Debbie!! THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!!
    I love it!!!
    Hugs
    Karin
    [email protected]

    Reply
  15. Debbie refreshrestyle

    October 17, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Love the color! It looks great and that paper~what a great idea! Pinned it, I need to get cracking on my La Craie project!

    Reply
  16. Lori

    October 17, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Wow, what a great transformation…. Love it.

    Reply
  17. Kristen

    October 17, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Debbie, Your cabinet turned out so pretty! It has so much character now!

    Reply
  18. Gina

    October 17, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    It looks great Debbie! I love the wallpaper idea! I got to remember that.

    Reply
  19. Betsy(@coastal-colors)

    October 17, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Wow, Debbie, this looks great! I love the color and the wall paper inserts are so creative! I love the splash of color this piece adds to this area!

    Reply
  20. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic

    October 17, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Your armoire looks awesome Debbie! It turned our great. If at first you don’t succeed, try it again until it looks fabulous! Love the texture of the wallpaper and the coordinating colors.

    Reply
  21. Dee

    October 17, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    I love it Debbie! The cabinet now stands out and looks beautiful! Your the second blogger who used textured wallpaper this week.

    Reply
  22. Vanessa

    October 18, 2012 at 12:17 am

    Oh my goodness! I love how that turned out Debbie! The color is gorgeous and it looks perfect in your loft office. Well done!
    Vanessa

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  23. Judy

    October 18, 2012 at 1:30 am

    Hi Debbie. Very pretty. Love the colors and the wallpaper inserts. Everyone uses AS chalk paint. Have you before and if so how does this brand stack up, especially price wise. It sure is pretty and matches the stained glass you have below..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  24. MariaElena

    October 18, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Love, love the color of the cabinet! What a difference! Using the wallpaper on the panels was a magnificent idea! It looks gorgeous with your newly painted artwork! So pretty!

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  25. Audrey Zumwalt

    October 18, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Love that color Debbie and you did a fantastic job. Covering the dark wood must have been hard to do. Did you wax or stain over it? Also, love what you did in the panels. I just wallpapered my Entry with the Stucco wall paper from Lowe’s and it turned out really nice.
    Hugs,
    Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
    Timeless Treasures

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  26. Kim

    October 18, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Debbie, this looks so good. I love the colors and the wallpaper was the perfect finishing touch. Just awesome.

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  27. Ann

    October 18, 2012 at 10:57 am

    The wallpaper idea was brilliant. I’m not much of a painter but would love to try this paint. Glad you liked it!

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  28. Kris

    October 18, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Wow…looks great!!!!
    xo Kris

    Reply
  29. Adventuresindinner

    October 18, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Yowsers! If this is your first crack at it I can’t imagine what you would produce with practise C:

    Reply
  30. Bj

    October 18, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    I just love the wallpaper that you can paint and wish I had thought of something like that when I was making my Murphy Bed! Looks so great!!!
    Hugs,
    Bj

    Reply
  31. stacy watson

    October 18, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    debbie, that wallpaper looks amazing!!! love the colors you used, so much happier!

    Reply
  32. Peggy Renie

    October 18, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    Loved it before and love the new look as well. Your projects are always outstanding. Great job! Peggy

    Reply
  33. Shannon

    October 19, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Very nice! I am also trying to reduce some of the dark decor in my house and I’ve been eyeballing Shannon’s La Craie paint. I have two projects in mind to test it. Glad you went first! 🙂 Your space looks good and the paint colors are very pretty.

    Reply
  34. Pat

    October 19, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Outstanding! I thought from the previous photos it was more turquoise, however, you mentioned it was green. Either way, it turned out beautifully! Great idea to add the wall paper and paint it. A lot lighter and brighter is true.

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
  35. diane appanaitis

    November 13, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I luv the colors you used! turned out beautiful! I luv the curtains as well!! an I dont think I have ever heard of this paint brand? it sounds like its prbly close to the AS? luvn the colors you picked! 🙂

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    • debbiedoo's

      November 13, 2014 at 10:27 pm

      thanks Diana. It is very similar to AS. In fact, I personally do not find that much of a difference. Even their price point is the same.

      Reply

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