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Solid Cedar Hope Chest Transformation

18 Jun Solid Cedar Hope Chest Transformation

Posted at 13:07h in Furniture Makeovers / Tips & Tutorials, Misc., Our Journey, Our Locations by
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I love the smell of cedar.  It reminds me of our trips up to Indian River when I was a little girl.  The aroma of cedar from all the hand carved treasures filled the air in the local shops.

So when I ran across a cedar chest recently, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to breath new life back into it.  The chest was in rough shape when I found it, but I knew it would make a cool coffee table or unique wedding gift for someone so I forked out a large chunk of cash and hauled it home.

I sanded off all the scratches and marks on the top revealing the beautiful wood grain of the cedar.

Look at the difference after applying CeCe Caldwell’s Light Aging Wax (Left has been waxed, right hasn’t).  I love the richness the color gives it.

I painted the rest of it with CeCe Caldwell’s Alaskan Tundra.  This color looks amazing on furniture!  You can see the raw color of the paint after it has dried on the right.  On the left-hand side, I have started applying the wax which makes the paint look wet until the wax dries.

I wanted the finish of this to reflect a piece of the past so I feathered in light and dark aging waxes over the clear wax to give it a weathered appearance.  I also added a carved wooden embellishment as the icing on the cake.
The copper hardware had seen better days, so I gave them a little TLC.  Did I take a picture afterwards????  nooo.  Sorry, I forgot.  I’ll snap one next time I’m at the store – if I remember ~
I gave the inside a light sanding and a fresh coat of oil.
A light distressing around the edges and she was finished.
Yes those are hay bales in the background.  Does wonders for my allergies – lol!  And yes, I use my extra CeCe cans as lifts and levels while I paint – what can I say, the recycled cans are good for so many purposes.  School teachers love them!!
This chest was just dropped off to my Shizzle Design space at Not So Shabby in downtown Zeeland.  I also just received a large supply of CeCe Caldwell’s new paint colors including: California Gold, Johnston Daffodil, Traverse City Cherry, Cinco Bayou Moss, Portland Rose, Kentucky Mint, Pinkerington Violet, Texas Prairie, Mississippi Mud.  Check them out and or order them online here.
A hui hou! ~ Shelly

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19 Comments
  • Betsy@ coastal-colors
    Posted at 02:51h, 19 June Reply

    Shelly, this is a awesome piece! You definitely brought it back to life! I can’t wait to try the aging wax. It looks like a great product! Great piece!

  • Misti
    Posted at 03:11h, 19 June Reply

    I can’t believe the difference in color after you used the light and dark waxes! It doesn’t look the same at all! Beautiful piece!

  • Daena from Bad Rabbit Vintage
    Posted at 14:52h, 19 June Reply

    Whoa Baby, that is awesome! One question – did the light and dark wax combo take the blue paint color to distressed olive green? That’s how it looks on my monitor but one never knows.

    • Lois
      Posted at 10:34h, 23 June Reply

      good question…I love this piece too and would like to know if you used another color with the Alakan Tundra?

  • Good Time Charlie
    Posted at 04:55h, 20 June Reply

    I love Cedar Chests! Oh I love the smell of them too. Yours is gorgeous!! Stay away from those Hay Bales and for goodness sake, stop rolling around in them.

  • Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
    Posted at 11:27h, 20 June Reply

    it looks beautiful! i love cedar, too, as long as someone hasn’t ruined it with moth balls!!!!! seriously! 😉
    this chest looks awesome- love the applique!

  • Deb Hrabik
    Posted at 12:03h, 20 June Reply

    So nice to meet you! I found your blog through a comment you left. Thanks much.
    I am your new follower!, Deb@LakeGirlPaints

  • andrea@townandprairie
    Posted at 22:39h, 20 June Reply

    Shelly, your work is just gorgeous. I always enjoy looking at your pieces, and even going back and looking at the old ones. Your work shouldbe showcased in a magazine.

  • The Polka Dot Closet
    Posted at 00:32h, 21 June Reply

    What a fabulous transformation! I love the smell of cedar. I am off to check out your info on the CC paints, I have just started hearing about them

    Carol

  • rustdustandroses
    Posted at 20:36h, 21 June Reply

    I love what you’ve done with this chest. I’m looking at mine in a whole new light.
    Cheers!
    Miss Ellie

  • melissa @ daisymaebelle.com
    Posted at 13:22h, 22 June Reply

    Great job with this chest! I have just heard about CeCe’s paint within the last week. I always use Annie Sloan Chalk paint. I am going to have to give the CeCe’s a try! I am a fellow partier over at Miss Mustard Seed. Enjoy your weekend!

  • Deana
    Posted at 23:18h, 27 June Reply

    That turned out great. I love the colors!

  • nannyisme
    Posted at 05:08h, 11 February Reply

    I am new to all the fun! I have my Grandmother’s cedar chest in the garage. I am inspired to give it new life after seeing your transformation.

    I keep seeing all you ladies use the carved wooden embellishments. Where do you find them? Thanks.
    I am glad I found your blog.
    Laurie

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  • Christine
    Posted at 13:42h, 16 June Reply

    So, repeating a question above: did the light and dark waxes change the blue into the (gorgeous) olive-y green the chest looks on my monitor? It’s a perfect finish.

    • Shelly
      Posted at 08:02h, 21 June Reply

      Yes Christine, the light and dark waxes did change the Alaskan Tundra quite dramatically on this cedar chest. I had just started using it when I did this and applied much more than I would now but I still love how it turned out for this piece.

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