Crib in Miss Mustard Seeds Linen Milk Paint
I wanted this crib transformation to be perfect for my client. She said she wanted a distressed shabby chic look and I WAS ALL OVER IT! I instantly knew Miss Mustard Seed’s Linen Milk Paint was the way to go.
MMSMP is safe and derived from minerals so it’s not going to be toxic if ingested.
(Read this little excerpt per the MMSMP FAQ-“Milk Paint is made from 100% natural ingredients. It’s a powdered, no VOC’s product that can be traced back all the way to ancient carvings and art. It is safe for children’s furniture, painting projects indoors and use during pregnancy. It is made of only five natural ingredients – clay, limestone, chalk, casein (milk protein) and iron oxides for pigments.”)
I also made sure to use a safe sealer hemp oil, because it is food safe.
I sanded the bed down all over so that the paint would adhere and then painted 2-3 coats all over. After the paint was dry I distressed for the shabby chic look and then sealed.
It was a VERY time consuming process that was tedious….all those slats. BUT in the end it was worth all the hard work.
And here it is in my client’s home with the most adorable bedding. Don’t you just want to watch a baby sleep now?
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~Beth
Can only imagine how much tedious work doing all those slats must have been. Much safer kind of paint to use for baby’s crib since they love to chew things when they start standing. I remember our grandson chewing on edge of his crib. Must make you feel good when client is happy with what you’ve done on piece. Looking good, very shabby chic.
Didn’t really know what shabby chic was supposed to look like til recently when I got few of Rachel Ashwell shabby chic b0oks from library. Or is shabby chic what individual person think it is? Each person has their own idea? Guess I’m cottage style. Too much of shabby chic doesn’t appeal to me at all. But that’s me. Happy days, can’t believe it’s Thursday already.
Cute!!!! I am sure baby will have many photos taken in that bed!
Beautiful. I’m embarking on a crib-repaint myself using MMSMP and was wondering what you used to seal the crib? I’m thinking of hemp oil…
Hi Annette,
Hemp oil is a great choice!!!
Thanks,
Beth
I love this look! I’m thinking of painting my old crib and dresser! Amazon sells it by the quart. How much did you use painting this crib? Do I need the bonding agent as well.
Hi Lauren,
Thank you! I would suggest getting the bag of paint. Depending on the color you use it may take all of it. Yes, I would purchase the bonding agent as well. I hope this helps! Good luck with your project.
Beth