Another little painting project

before

Thought I would try another small milk paint project.  (see my last post for little project #1)  I had ordered a pretty blue color too, with the intention of using for the interior of my corner cupboard.  I have seen this done several times; blue is a great background for red ware and yelloware that I display in that cupboard.

I use this old wooden tote to show vintage kitchen items.  It is not a fine, valuable antique, so I decided I would paint it.  I was never that crazy about the color or the black streak running down the side.  The wooden pieces don't contrast very well against the box.  Enter milk paint...In this case I painted one coat of blue on the outside and one coat of yellow on the inside.  One coat allowed some of the wood character to show through.  I haven't done any distressing but I might do a little something to the blue.

after

 

For my cupboard interior I am going to tone the blue by mixing it with white.  OK, now back to the book--this time for sure!

UPDATE:  just did a little sand papering and a coat of antiquing wax.  I like it better now.