November 2015 Newsletter

Trying to get back into the swing of things after giving our newsletter a rest for a couple months! Hope you enjoy our news and new schedule for workshops!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Junk Jubilee Jingles!   November 13-15  -- Iowa State Fairgrounds, Varied Industries Building

TLC Vintage Collection and William Holcomb Antiques will have four booth spaces to present

Holiday Vintology

We will have two tent frames set up and lit with holiday lights and chandeliers with Bill’s great classical antiques along with TLC’s vintage décor, furniture and holiday papers. Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint® and products will also be front and center so you will have them for your holiday decorating and gift giving.

Des Moines Home & Outdoor Living Show! March 11-13 at the Iowa Events Center

First time for this show and guess who will be there along with TLC Vintage? The Property Brothers from HGTV! Jonathan and Drew Scott will be featured guests at the show! TLC Vintage will have a double corner main aisle booth and  be doing daily stage presentations and have product for sale and to try out in the booth!

NEW PRODUCTS!

Holiday Antiqued Papers and Tea Towels!  New supplies will be arriving soon, but we already have some on hand that you will love! Our jolly Santa Claus papers are going fast! From $1.50 to $12.50.

Modern Masters Reactive Metallic Paints!  These have been so popular, along with the workshops we offer to help you learn how to use them. Create rust and/or patina on any surface from terra cotta pots to coffee tables and glassware!  Starter products for as little as $20!

TLC Large and Small Wax Brushes! These are going like hotcakes along with other brushes we have just brought in! We have consolidated our brush buying to be able to offer wax brushes at a lower price point than in the past. You will also love our new mini pointed wax or paint brush! $27.50 and $32.50

Floor Cloths! We now carry blank floor cloth material that you can paint and decorate yourself! Make a water proof  mat for your pets’ bowls, a floor cloth for anywhere in your house! Two feet by three feet or you can cut them to a smaller size! Just $17.50 each.

HOT TIP!

Laser printed photos of your family favorites can be transferred onto furniture, décor, fabric. Contact us to learn how.

We ship and it is next day delivery in Iowa and most adjacent states (except Missouri. And some furthest locations require two days). Call us direct to place your order or visit our website. If your product freezes in transit, please let it defrost by sitting at room temperature and then stir well. A single freezing should not damage quality. Please keep your paint and wax in climatized conditions – not in unheated garages or buildings.  Repeated freezing and thawing will damage quality.

NEW WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

November - April

Studio Time – By appointment. $25/hour to have tutored time to help with your project!

Funday Monday

Once a month, special project offering. Two hours - $45 in advance. Announced in monthly newsletter. All materials included.

Dec 7: 1 – 3 pm -- Holiday Crackled Music Sign

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® 101

Six starter paint techniques plus clear and dark wax methods! $85 in advance.  Minimum of 4 people. 

Dec 5: Noon to 3 pm        Jan 9: Noon to 3 pm

Feb 6: Noon to 3 pm            Mar 5: Noon to 3 pm

Apr 2: Noon to 3 pm

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® 201

Crackle, frottage, wet wax distress and more!  $85 in advance. Minimum of 4 people.

Jan 23: Noon to 3 pm 

Painted Kitchen Cabinets & Built-Ins!

How to renew your dated cabinets at a fraction of the cost without replacing them! $85 in advance. Minimum 3 people/maximum 7 people.

Jan 16: Noon to 4 pm   Mar 19: Noon to 4 pm

  

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

Feb 27: Noon to 3 pm

Artisan Enhancements Special Effects!

Crackle, Pearl Plaster, Transfer Gel, Gilding Foil! Fun beyond description! 4 person minimum. $85 in advance

Mar 26: Noon to 3 pm

Rust & Patina

Using Modern Masters reactive paints to add rust and patina to iron, copper and bronze. $85 in advance. Four person minimum/maximum to hold workshop.

Feb 20: Noon to 3 pm   Apr 9: Noon to 3 pm

Introduction to Milk Paint
A variety of applications for the use of Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint. Wax distress, layering, staining and more!
Jan 30: Noon to 3 pm

Girls Night Out! Put together a group of girlfriends and spend 3 hours in the studio painting! Organize your group. Book it exclusively starting at $360 for your group six  people. You bring the wine, we provide the cheese and paint!

Cancellation Policy: We maintain the right to refund your money or arrange a different date if we do not have the 3-4 people signed up. If you are ill or weather prevents travel, you may reschedule to another date offered.  If your plans change, we need 10-day notice if you want to be rescheduled. Under 10 days there is no refund but if your spot is filled we will allow you to reschedule. Otherwise your fee is forfeited.

Fab Update For Dowdy Upholstery With Chalk Paint®

I love to find steals like this at a garage or estate sale for a song! Others will pass by this dated upholstery leaving the pickings for me! The chair's great bones are just what I like and so we are off to a transformation!

On chairs like this with a brocaded type of coarse raised texture, I take my time when using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan.  I am trying to stain the fabric, rather than paint it. Put on too much paint too fast and the paint will crack and chip on you. But when you take your time, here is what can happen!

First, we did a custom mix of 50 pct Old White and 50 pct Coco to try to create a color that was like a pale burlap. Make sure to make up enough as it is difficult even with measuring to get back to the same color. Next we lightly spritz a small area to work on with a misting of water -- do not saturate the upholstery. Next, using a fluffy brush, we dip the ends of the bristles in water, then into our paint. With a light touch we whisper the paint onto the misted area. We repeat this process all over the chair then let it dry thoroughly, several hours or overnight.

When dry, we lightly sand with 200 grit sandpaper, then remove all the dust. Once again we repeat the process above as many times as necessary to get the coverage we want. In this particular case, it took four coats. After sanding and dusting off the final time, we are ready to paint the wood with Annie Sloan's lovely Old White. Two coats usually does it, especially if you plan to distress. We also attached a stencil with Frogtape, and using a stencil brush and Old White again created this Queen Bee chair!

Next we gently and lightly waxed the entire chair -- fabric and wood -- with Annie Sloan's Clear Soft Wax. We and removed the excess as we worked small areas. The final steps were to distress the wood lightly as well as a few of the brass upholstery tacks -- which had also been painted over -- then rewax any distressed parts.

I don't always wax painted upholstery. On this type of fabric, I do as it softens the feel. However, if I am painting a smooth fabric, such as a satin, I will sand it between coats of paint and after the last one. Then to give it some protection from dirt and grime, I spray it -- per can instructions -- with Scotch Guard, being careful not to get it on waxes areas.

Loft Style Without The Condo Cost!

Loving the look of the warehouse-loft-urban-industrial style, but not the budget to buy into the trendy new developments in the city? Don't lose heart! For a few hundred dollars you can transform a wall or even a room to that same look and feel, even though you may be living in a suburban tract home.

At TLC Vintage Collection, we transformed a 12-foot length of wall into an urban loft vignette using various products we sell every day to our customers. We also dug deep into our storage facility, drawers of cast-offs and perused Craig's List for items that would help set the scene! Here's what we came up with in two days and the steps to achieve it!

Start by clearing your space, cleaning the wall, spackling holes and sanding off. Next, I took a mixture of Artisan Enhancements' Fine Stone, Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan in Paris Grey and water and painted the entire wall to create texture. You can choose other colors such as Coco or French Linen depending on what color of grout effect you want in your wall.

Fine Stone is a gritty texture paste or plaster, creating a wall surface that reminds me of the plaster walls in our mid-century farmhouse growing up. It is rough and scratchy and will give our paint something to catch on in the next step....but I hope you can see the texture below.

Next we used the Brick Wall stencil from Royal Design Studio. Starting at the top center of our wall, we used plenty of frog tape to position our stencil. After several placements, the tape picks up enough grit from the surface that you need to toss it and use fresh pieces.

We chose Primer Red Chalk Paint® for our "brick". And all we did was lightly and unevenly dry brush the paint over the textured wall and stencil. We did not strive for uniformity in color, so that it had an aged and even white washed effect. After the wall was complete, we added a random area of Artisan Enhancements Venetian Plaster Antico that we troweled on to look like plaster that had not been removed during a rehab!

When the plaster dried, it had developed some awesome crackling. We emphasized this by sponging on French Linen then Coco Chalk Paint® to give it an aged look.

Next came decor, which we had been saving up on! First, a $10 Craig's List find -- shelves that we mounted to the wall.

Then we dressed those up with some fun items we varnished an mounted on stands -- magnets, clock parts -- or just items from inventory -- balance, clock, books.

We had previously finished a wood table with Modern Masters reactive Oxidizing Metal paints to create an awesome "patina" top so it moved into our space with some other items we love.

We also used Modern Masters Oxidizing Iron and Rust Activator to transform a couple blue enamel hanging lights into rusted iron patina -- one light is awaiting a spare part. A French repro poster on a vintage brass easel, an old dress form, some wood wine cases and other items help fill out the look.

Our store now has three style vignettes -- Shabby Chic, American Country and Urban Loft -- that will change as items sell and we transform or add other finds. This is an opportunity for us as creators and our customers to get a feel for what styles they want to adapt as their own. This transformation began Wednesday and we had it wrapped up by the end of day Thursday. Great products produce great results! Enjoy.....

-- Janet at TLC Vintage Collection

July Newsletter -- New Ideas for Your Home!

TIP OF THE MONTH

How to add dimension to your painted furniture:

Just painting with one color of Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan can have a simple, flat appeal. Nothing wrong with that! Sometimes less is more. But if all your pieces are looking the same, you may want to add some depth or dimension to your piece. This can easily be achieved a few different ways.

1)      Distress edges and areas that would have harder wear and tear. I prefer distressing immediately after waxing my piece, using 150 grit sandpaper. Then remove any residue with a soft cloth and wax again. (commonly known as Shabby Chic).

2)      Mix a lighter or darker hue of the same color or a second color that complements your room or piece. Dry brush the piece by using a brush with very little paint on it and whispering it across the surface. The paint will catch on raised areas, such as brush strokes, giving some variation in your tone.

3)      Choose another color as above, water it slightly, paint it on then wipe it off! This wash gives a soft romantic look to a piece.

4)    Change up your wax! Either add some color to your clear soft wax or after using clear wax, using some dark wax in crevices to define the piece.

WHAT’S NEW AT TLC VINTAGE

Reactive Metallics are in the house! Ready, set, go! We are off and running with Modern Masters Reactive Metallic Paint line. Make paper, wood, new galvanized tin, terra cotta, canvas look like rusted or patina metal. Wonderful new product to have in store and we have already completed a large and some small pieces for you to see. Plus we have thrown in a workshop this month to help you get started! Only 4 seats available as we need lots of space for our pieces to dry during the class. July 12, Sunday 12 to 4 pm. $100 per person. Call today to reserve 515-276-1577.

Vignettes! Two of our style vignettes have been completed and will be added to as time goes on and items sell….so they will always be changing. Shabby Chic is now in place as well as American Country.

 

COMING SOON!

Brushes! We will always carry Annie Sloan brushes – we love them. But there is also a place for other styles and types. So we have reviewed what we are doing with our brushes and realized we were stretched thin time-wise, ordering from six different companies! Sooooo….we will be bringing in a more affordable and beautiful line of Italian-made brushes including better-than-chip economical brushes, stencil brushes, large and small wax brushes and a new skinny paint or wax brush. We know you will love them as much as we do!

Showroom Vignettes! Next up – Industrial Loft! Can’t wait for our new metallic to meet a bit of steam punk to meet a bit of Urban Chic!

Shhhhhh, it’s still a secret! Look forward to a mid-month announcement of a great promotion by Annie Sloan and her stockists….watch for it at my Facebook page: TLC Vintage Collection and on Twitter!

Coming Not-So-Soon! It’s an international community now, so you may be hearing a lot of buzz about Annie Sloan’s new wall paint that is just being released in the UK and Europe. Unfortunately, there is no ETA for a US release. My experience has been that her new products hit us about 6-12 months later as production needs to get up and running for you to have U.S.-made! Meanwhile, you can still use Chalk Paint® on your walls. The formulation for the new wall paint will be different, however, with a less porous finish that is more resistant to scratches and stains and easily washable.

USEFUL SOCIAL MEDIA SITES

Annie Sloan has revamped her main website to be more interactive with her fans and customers. Go to http://www.anniesloan.com/ and check it out. Great way to visit her retailers around the world!

Too far to drive? We ship daily and it is next day deliver in most of Iowa and surrounding states. You can order on line at www.tlcvintagecollection.com or call 515-276-1577 to place your order!

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Wear paint appropriate clothing for all classes and we provide the rest: folder of notes, sample boards, refreshments. In-store discounts day of class. All classes are approximately 3 hours but may run long.  Discounts for 2 or more people booking together in advance for all workshops. (Exception, the new Rust & Patina workshop is 4 hours and $100 per person and no discounts given due to the cost of products and limited number of people who can take the class at one time.)

Chalk Paint® 101 Plus!

Six starter paint techniques plus clear and dark wax methods! $85 in advance.  Minimum of 4 people. All Noon to 3 pm, unless otherwise stated.     

July 11 – Just 4 spots available!           Aug 1                    Sep 2 5:30 to 8:30 pm       Oct 3                   Nov 7

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Chalk Paint® 201 Even More!

More amazing paint techniques of Annie Sloan!  Crackle, frottage, wet wax distress and more! In advance $85. Minimum of 4 people. Noon to 3 pm.

Aug 22   Oct 17   

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Chalk Paint® Your Kitchen Cabinets & Built-Ins! How to renew your dated cabinets at a fraction of the cost without replacing them! $85 in advance. Minimum 3 people, maximum 7. Noon to 4 pm

 Aug 15        Oct 10

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Wood Icing™

Ice wood like icing a cake. Texture paste to add a permanent dimension to any surface! Lace, wood, reptile, stencil & more. $85 per person in advance. Noon to 3 pm.

July 18                  Sept 26

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Artisan Enhancements Special Effects!

Crackle, Pearl Plaster, Transfer Gel, Venetian Plaster and easier than ever before gilding! Fun beyond description! 4 person minimum. $85 in advance. All Noon to 3 pm.

Aug 29                   Oct 24

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Chalk Paint® Fabric & Upholstery!

Oct 31

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Rust & Patina!

First time offered. Create rusted iron, patina copper and bronze on almost any surface. We will do terra cotta pots, galvanized tin, on paper mache, canvas and more! Limited space – just four people per workshop. Cost $100 firm due to cost of materials and longer class time.

July 12, Sunday – Noon to 4 pm

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Studio Time: $25 per hour by appointment. Rate adjusted per person if more than one. You purchase materials to use from TLC Vintage. Tutoring or project oversight. We also do custom  painting.

Girls Night Out! Wine, Cheese, Paint Therapy!

Put together a group of girlfriends and spend 3 hours in the studio painting! Organize your group. Book it exclusively starting at $350 for your group up to 8 people. You bring the wine, we provide the cheese and paint!

     

Class Size & Cancellation Policy: We maintain the right to refund your money or arrange for a different date if we do not have the 3-4 people necessary  to make a class viable. If you are ill or weather prevents travel, you may reschedule to another date within six months of the date you originally scheduled. If your plans change, we need a two-week notice before the class date if you want to be rescheduled. Under two weeks, there is no refund but if your spot is filled we will allow you to reschedule. Otherwise, your fee is forfeited.