Kate at Centsational Girl created this wonderful chalkboard paint tutorial and I just had to give it a try. I have had many ideas brewing in my head that I wanted to use chalkboard paint for but it is just so expensive! Not anymore, and it was so easy!!!
I started out with a pot I already had. A $5 box of non-sanded grout from Home Depot and 2 small bottles of acrylic paint that were $.88 at Walmart.
I used 1/2 Tbs grout mixed in with a 2oz bottle of paint and stirred it well.
Then just painted it on.
Since I was using two different colors I taped off the base so I could have a straight line.
And painted on the second color.
It did take quite a bit longer for each layer to dry. I waited about an hour and a half for the purple to dry and then another 2 hours for the grey to dry before I removed the tape.
To prep the surface first you sand it to get a smooth surface and then take the side of a piece of chalk and rub it all over. Take a rag and wipe it off. Then you are free to get creative!
I love how it turned out!
Now I have even more ideas brewing, closet doors, container labels, personal chalkboards......
Oh how I love pretty flowers!!
Oh - I love your flower pot! I'm crazy about making colorful chalkboard paint projects and so loving your idea here! It's so fun!
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ReplyDeleteLooks great! And that is a wonderful idea to make your own! Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party!
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ReplyDeleteThis is soo adorable! Love being able to change the message with the season! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party! Can't wait to see what you share next week!
ReplyDeleteLooking good, excellent chalkboard paint idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday -- I featured you today!
ReplyDelete- Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
I love this! I have a bunch of pots lying around and now I know what to do with them :) Following you now from Double the Decor!
ReplyDeleteCute! I love the purple chalkboard paint! Thanks for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.
ReplyDeletepinned this! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about making my own chalkboard paint. My mind is spinning with all the possibilities. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteRachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Another great teacher gift! I love this idea. Great for kids. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteCute--great colors!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I featured you on Facebook! This is WAY cheaper. Thanks for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday :)
ReplyDeleteWow! that looks great. I would give it a go but I do not think I could be that patient with waiting for the paint to dry. Thanks for linking up to Flashback Friday Blogshare!
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