What’s New at TLC
Vintage?
New Annie
Sloan products have rolled out recently. Have you tried them? You will love
them. Here’s a rundown!
Black and White Soft Waxes
Yep! In the regular 500 ml can size or 120 ml in either color! You will love them. Check my blog for photos of the hottest one! Black wax over Paris Grey has caused a run on these two products and pieces that we have done! We recommend applying Clear Soft Wax before applying any of the colored waxes.
MixMat
What the heck is a MixMat? It is a
large silicone sheet with doodling by Annie Sloan on one side and information
about color mixing on the reverse. Mix your colors when testing out new color
combos right on the map! Clean it easily with soap, water and a sponge! This is
a great add-on item that is a great help if you have leftover bits of paint and
want to create a new color or if you are trying to match a color already in
your curtains, sofa or whatever!
Sanding Pads
These should be back in stock late
this week or early next! A packet includes three pads of different sanding
grits. Perfect for distressing and can be used wet or dry! They wash up easily
in your sink or in your washing machine.
Since they are flexible – like a thin sponge – they are ideal for
distressing in corners or on spindles. Our first batch sold out within a
week…..so we will put in a large order this time! LOL – you just don’t know in
this business what will be the next hot product!
Vintage Charm Necklaces
A new batch arrived last week.
Inexpensive gift or just a little present for yourself!
Peep Notes
Buy local! We do. We have added a
local designer’s hand made greeting cards to our current selections. These are
adorable and you are bound to find one that suits that spouse, friend or family
member. We are asking her to design some special ones just for us! Each card is
individually made and no two alike!
Heads Up!
We will be
open and having a workshop for our starter class on Saturday July 2! However,
we will be closed Sunday July 3 as usual and will also be closed to observe
Monday July 4 Independence Day! So if you have visitors in town who want to
visit the shop – be sure to come in and see us on the 2nd! Better
yet, you and a visitor or friend or family member book two or more places for
the July 2 workshop and each get 15 pct off the cost of the workshop. And
remember on your workshop day, you enjoy our lowest prices on all paint
products. We also offer 15 pct off stencils, décor and furniture as well on
class day for those taking our workshop.
Tips of the Month
Clever Ideas I’ve Learned from My
Stockist Colleagues, Paint Friends or TLC Experience!
Keep your Brush ready for action! Save your cottage cheese or yoghurt
containers and lids (or similar items). When you have to take a break from
painting, cut a hole the size of the handle of your brush stem in the lid. Put
a small amount – maybe an inch of paint in the container. Push the brush handle
through from the bottom side of the lid, then snap it onto the container with
the brush tips in the paint. This will keep your brush damp and ready to use
when you are done running the kids to lessons or heading out to the grocery
store!
Keep your wax or paint brushes in top
form! Ever have a
brush that a few hairs (or more) get bent out of shape? We do. To fix this,
clean your brush well. While still damp, take some paper towel and fold it to
about a 2 inch width, wrap it around your brush firmly and secure with a ring
of painter’s tape. Hang it to dry and voila! Straight bristles!
Keeping your paint can sealed! No one likes to have leftover paint
ruined because it dries out. Best way to keep it fresh is: 1) Never contaminate
the paint with water, including bacteria on your brush and 2) Keep the rim of
your can clean so the lid fits as tightly as they day your bought it. Use vet
syringes to remove paint from can and place in a disposable or washable bowl
and paint from there. Now your lid will fit tightly into place – give it a
couple taps with a hammer!
Workshop Schedule
Annie Sloan Chalk
Paint® 101 Plus!
Seven
popular paint techniques plus clear and dark wax methods! $85 in advance. Saturdays Noon to 3 pm. Everything provided
plus refreshments.
Jun 4 (4 spaces available.
Call today!) Jul 2 Aug 6
Sep 10 Oct 1 Nov 5 Dec 3
Annie
Sloan Chalk Paint® 102 Extra!
Stencil, crackle and
decoupage projects! Leave with three items you can use or gift! $85 in advance.
Saturdays Noon to 3 pm. Everything provided plus refreshments.
Jul 23 Oct 15
Chalk
Paint® Kitchen Cabinets & Built-Ins!
How to renew dated cabinets
at a fraction of the cost without replacing them! We help you create your own
prototype and style. $85 in advance. Saturdays Noon to 3-4 pm. Everything
provided plus refreshments
Jul 16
Oct 8
Paint
Your Own Piece!
Back by popular demand,
bring a pre-approved furniture or décor piece that can easily be carried by
you. We will help you carry out your ideas! $85 in advance includes paint/wax,
brushes used in the workshop. Saturdays Noon to 3 pm
Jun 11
Sep 17
Wood
Icing
Ice wood like you would ice
a cake. Texture paste to add dimension to any surface! No one else is offering
this product or class in Iowa. Two projects to take home. $85 in advance.
Saturdays Noon to 3-4 pm.
Aug 20 Oct 22
Artisan
Enhancements Special Effects!
Make magic happen with special
products that will razzle/dazzle. Two to 3 projects to take home. $85 in
advance, Satudays Noon to 3-4 pm
Jun 25 Sep 24
Rust & Patina
Choose a five letter word in advance for us to order the supplies. FAITH is popular. Or initial of family members. Learn five different techniques for iron, bronze and copper finishes. If you want letters other than FAITH, you must book 2 weeks in advance so we can acquire materials. $85 in advance. Saturdays Noon to 3 pm
Jun 18 Oct 29
Choose a five letter word in advance for us to order the supplies. FAITH is popular. Or initial of family members. Learn five different techniques for iron, bronze and copper finishes. If you want letters other than FAITH, you must book 2 weeks in advance so we can acquire materials. $85 in advance. Saturdays Noon to 3 pm
Jun 18 Oct 29
Introduction to Milk Paint
A variety of applications for the use of Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint. Wax distress, layering, staining and more! $85 in advance Saturdays Noon to 3 pm.
Aug 27
A variety of applications for the use of Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint. Wax distress, layering, staining and more! $85 in advance Saturdays Noon to 3 pm.
Aug 27
Girls
Night Out! Wine, Cheese, Paint Therapy!
Put together a group and spend 3 hours
in the studio painting! Organize your group. Book it for $360 minimum for your
group up to 8 people. Upcharges depending on materials. You bring the wine, we
provide the cheese and paint!
Cancellation
and No-show Policy: We
maintain the right to refund your money or arrange for a different date if we
do not have the 3-4 people to make a
class viable. If you are ill or weather prevents travel, you may reschedule to
another date within six months. If your plans change, we need a two-week notice
before the class date if you want to be rescheduled. Under two week,s there is
no refund but if your spot is filled we will allow you to reschedule, otherwise
your fee is forfeited. Check website for
schedule changes. www.tlcvintagecollection.com
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