Homemade Chalk Paint Project

I have just completed my first project using chalk paint. I have ordered some Annie Sloan chalk paint but in the meantime decided to do over a small bench using a homemade chalk paint recipe. Here is the recipe I used:(my project was quite small so I made a little batch)

1 Cup Latex Flat Paint

2 Tablespoons Plaster of Paris

2 Tablespoons of Water

I mixed the Plaster of Paris and water first until smooth before adding it to the paint.

Here are some pictures of my project:

Due to the weather we had at the time, it actually dried a few days in between the painting and sanding.

I decided to sand before applying wax because it was little and we were outside. 

We sanded it and then applied the wax.

Here is the finished product. . .

I'm so happy with how it turned out. It looks really cute in the house.

I am excited to try out the Annie Sloan chalk paint. Mine will arrive this week. 

However, the homemade chalk paint did work out fine for this small project.

Painted Mason Jars

I know this is crazy, but I love Mason Jars. I even have a board on Pinterest devoted to jar projects. I have noticed that painting mason jars is currently popular and I just had to try it out for myself. I love the simple and shabby look!

I bought 3 colors of  craft paint at Walmart. I wanted to go with a neutral color scheme.

I already had jars at home. Since I had purchased the small sized paints, I used pint jars.

I used one bottle of paint per jar. I squeezed a generous amount (most of the bottle) into the bottom of each jar and then picked the jar up tilting it sideways and rolled slowly to cover the sides.

 Once the paint had covered most of the inside of the jar I turned it upside down, which covered the last bit of the rim and also allowed the excess paint to drain. 

Once the excess paint had drained out, I turned the jars right side up to dry.

Here is how they look on the table!

I'm linking up with:
 skiptomylou.org
craft-o-maniac.com/

Spring Printable for 8 X 10 Frame.

It is a beautiful day in Southern Utah! Blue skies, bright sun and pleasant temperature. Unfortunately, they are predicting rain and snow for the next couple of days! Bleh . . .

However, we plan to ignore it and journey forth as if it will stay spring like weather! Speaking of spring, here is a cheerful freebie for you . . .in three different color schemes. It is made to fit an 8 X 10 frame.

Click here to print.

In other exciting news, my hubby bought me a new table and chairs for the kitchen. We pick it up Tuesday or Wednesday. It is so cute . . .very rustic/shabby chic. I will post pictures after we get it set up!

I'm linking up with:
 skiptomylou.org
craft-o-maniac.com/

Happy Spring Bright Printable Banner

Hi everyone! I hope you had a great Easter. Isn't great to feel like Spring really will arrive? 

Here is a printable pennant banner to welcome the season!

Click here to download "Happy Spring" Banner!

I'm linking up with:
 skiptomylou.org
craft-o-maniac.com/
makingtheworldcuter.com

Last Minute Easter Gift in a JaR

 

Click here to print.

Cupcake Topper Freebie

Easter is just around the corner! I love all of the bright, cheerful colors associated with Easter. It just makes me happy! Here is a sheet of  toppers to use for your cupcakes. . .

Click here to download and print.

And here is a great resource for DarLIng cupcake wrappers (and lots of other great stuff!)

Have a great day!