DIY Market List Stand

<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="600" src="../../-S9QCwdTIs7k/Wjw4vVw3ioI/AAAAAAAAiWA/QxO8T0E6rJMVE3mNJSGrJN3QODKIiVtLACLcBGAs/s1600/Katie_Walnut-Hollow_Market-Grocery-List-DIY--281-29.jpg"/></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" src="../../-Ql3U0PFy3wY/Wjw4vVeHDdI/AAAAAAAAiWE/iGpmXvrSUtAbYL2UFW1TAStvQ8BKfXpzgCLcBGAs/s1600/Katie_Walnut-Hollow_Market-Grocery-List-DIY_step--283-29.jpg"/></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span class="Hashtag__hashtag___Xe5z8" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-offset-key="a3l64-0-0" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span data-text="true" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Hey y'all! Today I've got a new blog post up over on the Walnut Hollow blog! I'm showing you how to create a DIY</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="a3l64-1-0" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> Grocery List stand using their Tablet Stand! It's the perfect size for a list and doesn't take up too much counter space.</span></span></span></div> <span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"/></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><a href="https://walnuthollowcrafts.wordpress.com/">See the full DIY here.</a></span><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"/><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"/></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">(This blog post is sponsored by Walnut Hollow, I received compensation however all creative magic and opinions are my own.)</span>

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DIY Market List Stand

Hey y'all! Today I've got a new blog post up over on the Walnut Hollow blog! I'm showing you how to create a DIY Groce...

Tea Art Printable + Plum Deluxe Tea Review

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(This post is sponsored by Plum Deluxe. I received product in exchange for a review however all opinions and artwork are my own.)</i></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Hey everyone! I think I've mentioned here on the blog a few times (or maybe a lot?) how much I love tea. It's my beverage of choice and you can almost always find a cup in my hand.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Last week I created this mini tea themed painting and today I wanted to share it as a free printable for y'all! All I ask is that you don't resell or alter my art print.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  I used DecoArt's Media Fluid Acrylics for this painting. I really love how vibrant they are. Even my palette makes me happy!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Download the print here:</div> <h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxwdW5rcHJvamVjdHNwcmludGFibGVzfGd4OjFhNGQ4YzNjMWMwMTcwMzY">ADVENTURE OR TEA ART PRINT</a></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="1585" data-original-width="1000" src="../../-B1iMGm05gM0/WgMgL-8OdPI/AAAAAAAAiHY/43gFo3BljXkKYVL_VuSlVb175oo0_iOMwCLcBGAs/s1600/plum-deluxe-tea-review_-tea-painting-art-print--281-29.jpg"/></div> <br/> I did a <a href="../../2017/03/diy-watercolored-tea-themed-cards-art.html">tea review</a> here earlier in the year, and have since been wanting to do another! So when <a href="https://www.plumdeluxe.com/">Plum Deluxe</a> contacted me about a possible review, I said yes and I knew it would be perfect to work into this post.<br/> <br/> First, a little bit about Plum Deluxe:<br/> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> Hand-blended in small batches at our studio in Portland, Oregon, Plum Deluxe’s line of signature loose leaf teas will help you to slow down for a mindful moment and enjoy the luxurious feeling of a cup of tea, perfect for a warm exchange with friends and family or a few quiet minutes of reflection in solitude. All of our tea blends are organic, non-gmo, and free of chemicals and sulfites - we support local and USA farmers wherever possible and run an active philanthropy program.  Our company was founded by entrepreneur Andy Hayes as a tribute to his mother, who lost a brave 6-year battle with breast cancer but never forgot to enjoy “the little things” in life.</blockquote> <br/> Plum Deluxe sent me 2 different teas to try, and I have to say I have mixed feelings about them. First, let me just say that while I love tea, I don't love all teas. I can't stand rooibos, and I don't really like chai, so I'm slightly picky.<br/> <br/> <b><i>I loved their <a href="https://www.plumdeluxe.com/product/strawberry-earl-grey">Gratitude Blend</a>.</i></b> At first strawberry + earl grey seemed like a slightly different/weird combination, but I <b><i>loved the taste</i></b> of it! I really liked the fruity taste of the strawberries mixed with this rich earl grey.<br/> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" src="../../-eHywQIgkus8/WgMgL7-lcFI/AAAAAAAAiHU/tlV-O_nDAN0SY9Zzr-62K0ihIn4SXHTvwCLcBGAs/s1600/plum-deluxe-tea-review_-tea-painting-art-print--282-29.jpg"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Plum Deluxe also sent me some of their <a href="https://www.plumdeluxe.com/product/reading-nook-blend">Reading Nook</a> blend. This one <b><i>smells fantastic</i></b>, but just I didn't love the flavor of it. I think possibly it was the lavender, even though I imagine that's what makes it smell so good.  It's simply not my preference.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" src="../../-_QLzCc0LOAI/WgXBG4tumaI/AAAAAAAAiHo/D0yC-d5g-XMb4aAeFdfGwxgY5KXPhhjVQCLcBGAs/s1600/Reading-Nook-with-books-2.JPG"/></div> <br/> What Plum Deluxe is known best for is their <b><i>Tea of the Month club</i></b>. Who wouldn't want to have a box of tea arrive in their mailbox every month?? That sounds perfect. You can subscribe to the box for $10/month and receive 1 oz of a custom seasonally-perfect artisan loose leaf tea made just for the club. Subscribers also enjoy access to a robust and supportive private tea lover’s community, tea-inspired recipes, discounts/free shipping on extra teas and supplies, and other surprises.<br/> <br/> So there you have it- I'm about to go make another cup of the Gratitude blend right now, and while I didn't love the Reading Nook blend, it's just a matter of preference, it could be your favorite!<br/> <br/> Learn more about Plum Deluxe on their website <b><a href="https://www.plumdeluxe.com/">here</a>, </b>and be sure to stop by <a href="https://www.plumdeluxe.com/latest-articles">their blog!</a>

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Tea Art Printable + Plum Deluxe Tea Review

(This post is sponsored by Plum Deluxe. I received product in exchange for a review however all opinions and artwork are my own.) Hey e...

DIY Apartment Kitchen Dresser

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">This restyled dresser makes the perfect <i><b>home </b></i>for your kitchen gadgets & spices! (was that too punny?)</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, anyway, I bought this dresser for less than $10 at the thrift store to put in our kitchen to hold my many boxes of tea, spices, etc. I wasn't sure how I was going to paint it until I was looking at a magazine at our library and saw a piece of furniture that was painted to look like an apartment building and loved the idea.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">So here is my apartment dresser:</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="../../-jHjNUfAb81c/Vr4hU9ZU3oI/AAAAAAAAdhM/e2-mYJ1iLis/s1600/dresser2.jpg"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="../../-olD1Klc482E/Vr4jE_et7fI/AAAAAAAAdh8/KOsBigI11Pk/s1600/dresser3_edited-1.jpg"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;">You can download the pattern for the windows, doors, etc on<a href="http://decoart.com/project/kitchen-stand-organizer" target="_blank"> DecoArt's website here</a>.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.8rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">SUPPLIES</span></div> <br/> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.8rem;">Americana Decor® Chalky Finish Paint in </span><span style="line-height: 2rem;">Carbon, </span><span style="line-height: 2rem;">Relic, and </span><span style="line-height: 2rem;">Yesteryear,</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.8rem;">Americana® Acrylics in </span><span style="line-height: 2rem;">Lamp Black, </span><span style="line-height: 2rem;">Leaf Green, </span><span style="line-height: 2rem;">Naphthol Red, </span><span style="line-height: 2rem;">Navy Blue, </span><span style="line-height: 2rem;">Snow White </span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 2rem;">DuraClear Matte Varnish (DS60)</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 2rem;">water container</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 2rem;">palette or plastic plate</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 2rem;">paper towels</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 2rem;">painter's tape</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 2rem;">paint brushes</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 2rem;">dresser</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 2rem;">pencil</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 2rem;">container</span></span></li> </ul> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;"><br/></span></span><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">NOTE: Let dry completely between painting steps.</span></span><br/> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">1. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">Create a custom color (a medium grey) by mixing both containers of Yesteryear and Relic together into a container. Stir well until completely mixed.</span></span><br/> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="638" src="../../-EoWoqbn8XjQ/Vr4hYoKpXSI/AAAAAAAAdhw/qmsnRyGH7f4/s640/paint.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">2. <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">Use a 2" flat brush to paint the front and sides of all the dresser drawers in the mix from Step 1. (Paint only the drawer front and leave the handles unfinished.)</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-2avw-yd3L1k/Vr4hWITt8YI/AAAAAAAAdhY/XwpM3Q5Mnkk/s640/dresser-step1.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;">3. <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">Paint the wooden drawer handles in Carbon using a 1/4" flat brush. (If using metal handles, paint using Black Tie.)</span></span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-1OPMWn_6r68/Vr4hWH7epXI/AAAAAAAAdhc/U87RpI6Nt6U/s640/dresser-step2.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;">4. <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">Following the pattern, sketch the windows underneath all of the handles except the one on the bottom drawer. Paint the windows in Snow White. Let dry. Once dry, outline in Navy Blue.</span></span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-0LEP_yGDYeE/Vr4hWSLKIfI/AAAAAAAAdhg/N6T5Kc4ppXw/s640/dresser-step3.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;">5. <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">On the bottom dresser drawer, there will be one door and one window. Use a pencil to lightly sketch on the door, using the pattern as a guide. Paint in Naphthol Red; let dry and outline in Lamp Black once dry.</span></span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-YxVR4dfGotw/Vr4hWtremdI/AAAAAAAAdhk/esCt5nkr_eI/s640/dresser-step4.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;">6. <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">Use the pattern as a guide to sketch on extra features in the windows, such as curtains, railings, and hanging baskets. Paint them in Lamp Black and desired colors.</span></span><br/> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">7. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">Using the pattern, sketch on the bicycle and bushes onto the bottom drawer. Paint the bicycle in Lamp Black with a #1 round brush and the bushes in Leaf Green.</span></span><br/> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-s3RlxYiarf4/Vr4hXLrpQqI/AAAAAAAAdhs/me6d9YXarM8/s640/dresser-step-6.jpg" width="640"/></span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">8. <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">Use painter's tape to tape off the top of the dresser and the bottom 6" of the dresser. Paint both sections with two coats of Naphthol Red.</span></span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-SptZaA5Cxlo/Vr4hWzml4GI/AAAAAAAAdho/cZhlUbr8LpQ/s640/dresser-step5.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> 9. <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;">Apply a coat of DuraClear Matte Varnish to all painted surfaces.</span></span><br/> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">10. Once dry, put all of the drawers back in the dresser.</span></span><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-VGh3jyC1WT0/Vr4hU8c5lfI/AAAAAAAAdhQ/Z524YteJ2hA/s1600/dresser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-VGh3jyC1WT0/Vr4hU8c5lfI/AAAAAAAAdhQ/Z524YteJ2hA/s640/dresser.jpg" width="640"/></span></a></div> <br/> On the wall next to it is my Pegboard Organizer, which I love. You can find <a href="../../2016/02/diy-chalkboard-pegboard-kitchen.html" target="_blank">the tutorial for that here</a>.<br/> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../../2016/02/diy-chalkboard-pegboard-kitchen.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="584" src="../../-IYatv2LkghE/Vr4lZLWKTdI/AAAAAAAAdiI/HsVggFyXuMw/s640/chalkboard-kitchen-pegboard2.jpg" width="640"/></a></div> <br/> <b><br/></b> <b>Have you ever thought about putting a dresser in your kitchen?</b> It actually comes in really handy for extra storage and I have 2 drawers for nothing but tea. I love tea.<br/> <br/>

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DIY Apartment Kitchen Dresser

This restyled dresser makes the perfect home for your kitchen gadgets & spices! (was that too punny?) Well, anyway, I bought this d...

DIY Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Today I have a fun project to share, I made this for DecoArt and I love seeing it in our kitchen everyday.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> This project was inspired by the kitchen pegboard that <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/01/diy-kitchen-pegboard.html">Emma from A Beautiful Mess</a> created, but on a smaller scale, as I just wanted to hang utensils. I also feel like I made need to make a pegboard for my studio, so that I can hang my crafty tools and outline them.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="Use @decoart Chalkboard Coating to make this Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer. Tutorial by @punkprojects" border="0" src="../../-XYxseQOfAO4/Vp-vwPlOySI/AAAAAAAAdPg/Bz9mkm3M_QI/s1600/pegboard_edited-1.jpg" title=""/></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="Use @decoart Chalkboard Coating to make this Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer. Tutorial by @punkprojects" border="0" height="584" src="../../-1LBYOuI76-c/Vp-uuUajutI/AAAAAAAAdOg/t--tZteWT9A/s640/chalkboard-kitchen-pegboard2.jpg" title="" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;">Americana Clear Chalkboard Coating</li> <li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://decoart.com/americana/acrylics" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Americana Acrylics Grey Storm</a></li> <li style="text-align: left;">Pegboard</li> <li style="text-align: left;">1.5" Paint Brush</li> <li style="text-align: left;">Newspaper or Tarp to paint on</li> <li style="text-align: left;">Chalk Marker</li> <li style="text-align: left;">Pegboard Hooks</li> </ul> <br/> 1. Place your pegboard on newspaper or a tarp, so that any paint that drips through the holes are easy to clean up.  Using a 1.5" paint brush, paint your pegboard with Grey Storm.<br/> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="Use @decoart Chalkboard Coating to make this Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer. Tutorial by @punkprojects" border="0" height="640" src="../../-TG6gpF8CJpo/Vp-uuvvHK6I/AAAAAAAAdOo/_CT8oL1Pruo/s640/pegboard-step1.jpg" title="" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 2. Give your pegboard a second coat of Grey Storm to make sure it is completely covered.</div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="Use @decoart Chalkboard Coating to make this Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer. Tutorial by @punkprojects" border="0" height="640" src="../../-jZ1-F8o4faI/Vp-uu1gpq2I/AAAAAAAAdOs/B5Lpu0XGb1M/s640/pegboard-step2.jpg" title="" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 3. Paint your pegboard with the Clear Chalkboard Coating. You want to do one coat horizontal, and one coat vertical, letting them dry for 1 hr in between coats.</div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="Use @decoart Chalkboard Coating to make this Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer. Tutorial by @punkprojects" border="0" height="640" src="../../--Ni-_vpMAkw/Vp-uvV3TT4I/AAAAAAAAdO0/11JSJbFHTLg/s640/pegboard-step3.jpg" title="" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 4. Let the chalkboard coating cure for 24 hours and then prep it by lightly rubbing a piece of chalk over it, then wiping it clean. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 5. Now add your pegboard hooks, hang up your utensils and use a chalk marker to doodle around them.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="Use @decoart Chalkboard Coating to make this Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer. Tutorial by @punkprojects" border="0" height="640" src="../../-guxtiTkKFyY/Vp-uv5IyM7I/AAAAAAAAdPQ/U5z0eSDjLCg/s640/pegboard-step5.jpg" title="" width="640"/></div> <img alt="Use @decoart Chalkboard Coating to make this Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer. Tutorial by @punkprojects" border="0" height="640" src="../../-TFyiC8ten30/Vp-uustnX5I/AAAAAAAAdOk/7KDwLLcJThM/s640/chalkboard-kitchen-pegboard.jpg" title="" width="640"/><br/> <br/> I love the clear chalkboard coating, it makes me want to turn everything into chalkboards. I'm not even kidding, I painted my desk surface with it.<br/> <br/> Don't you just love pegboards? <b>What would you hang up on your pegboard?</b><br/> <br/>

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DIY Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer

Today I have a fun project to share, I made this for DecoArt and I love seeing it in our kitchen everyday. This project was inspired ...

DIY Geometric Heart Wooden Box

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">I've got another fun Valentine project for you guys today. I created this heart box for <a href="http://decoart.com/project/i-heart-you-wooden-box" target="_blank">DecoArt</a>, and I know you guys are going to love it!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I shared this trick a couple of years ago, making <a href="../../2014/02/faux-3d-hearts-diy.html" target="_blank">faux 3D hearts</a> and so <span style="font-family: inherit;">I did it again, only this time I used paint to create an optical illusion 3D heart on top of this box. If you look at it straight from the top, it looks 3D! But it's actually just painted on.  </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's how you can make this little box to hold your favorite photos of loved ones:</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-IhY1phLscHo/VraTPr0MfuI/AAAAAAAAddA/Alw30gWp0pQ/s640/heart-box.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="../../-oHZZpYzUsxg/VraTPP3Y0uI/AAAAAAAAdc4/m3anbKI4SYE/s1600/IMG_5065.JPG"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="../../-sy-6vfLiRD8/VraTOxestUI/AAAAAAAAdc8/m_NkWzPtzTg/s1600/IMG_5075.JPG"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.8rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">SUPPLIES</span></div> <ul class="supplies" style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 14px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Medium Wooden Box (I used one a recipe box by Walnut Hollow)</span></li> </ul> <ul style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 14px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gloss Decou-Page</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;">Americana® Multi-Surface Acrylics in </span></li> </ul> <span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br/> <ul><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <li><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: inherit; line-height: 2rem;">Black Tie </span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: inherit; line-height: 2rem;">Cotton Ball </span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: inherit; line-height: 2rem;">Gold (Metallic)</span></li> <li><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: inherit; line-height: 2rem;">Pink Tropics</span></li> </span></ul> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br/> <ul class="supplies" style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 14px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; line-height: normal;">Glamour Dust™ Sprinkle-On Glitter Gold</span></span></li> <li style="line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">water container</span></li> </ul> <ul class="supplies" style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 14px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">palette or plastic plate</span></li> </ul> <ul class="supplies" style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 14px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">paper towels</span></li> </ul> <ul class="supplies" style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 14px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">transfer paper</span></li> </ul> <ul class="supplies" style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 14px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">pencil</span></li> </ul> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is my heart pattern. Just right click the picture to save it and print it out. </span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" src="../../-wEYRahCEVZ8/VraUhK3-99I/AAAAAAAAdd0/F7vKGRVXOgo/s1600/heart-pattern.jpg"/></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">1. Print off and cut out the heart pattern. Using a pencil and the transfer paper, transfer the heart onto the top of the box.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-uhgUziWV1l8/VraTRa012-I/AAAAAAAAddE/qTGxmtY1lXU/s640/step1.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;">2. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Use a 1" flat brush and Gold (Metallic) to paint the box. (Leave the heart and lid edge unpainted.)</span><br/> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><br/></span> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-phkl6FSFZqU/VraTRawAKgI/AAAAAAAAddI/zrw33jIX4pg/s640/step2.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">3. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Use a #4 round brush and Pink Tropics to paint the inside of the heart as well as the sides of the lid.</span></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-uwhCuvyWIT0/VraTR-Ph-2I/AAAAAAAAddQ/7Ady-UHCczw/s640/step3.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">4. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Create five mixes: (1) part Pink Tropics with (2) parts Cotton Ball; (1) part Pink Tropics with (1) part Cotton Ball; (1) part Pink Tropics with (1) part Black Tie; (1) part Pink Tropics with (2) parts Black Tie; and (1) part Pink Tropics with (3) parts Black Tie.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="640" src="../../-esnynJr2Uk8/VraVV8Gi4yI/AAAAAAAAdd4/KUuceSgyepY/s640/IMG_5025.JPG" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><br/></span></div> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;">5. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Paint in the heart with a #4 round brush. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Paint the lightest color mix onto the left side of the heart. Paint the darker mixes onto the right side. (Refer to the final photo for color placement.)</span><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-qu4XR_dT0bU/VraTSDegwBI/AAAAAAAAddU/462TDmXNB5M/s640/step4.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-DY8QmeR1AUQ/VraTSZGLIXI/AAAAAAAAddY/h-RmVXVxuzI/s640/step5.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">6. Being careful to stay outside of the heart, brush the lid with Americana Gloss Decou-Page and sprinkle Gold Glamour Dust on top while it is still wet.</span></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-XsRXjay8B2k/VraTS_s1KvI/AAAAAAAAddg/8jwt3uVbAGQ/s640/step7.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">7. Brush off any excess glitter and apply another coat of Decou-Page on top of the Glamour Dust for extra hold.</span></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-tfPBBZS5kus/VraTTMMXLsI/AAAAAAAAddk/Y-LYbP8x2_s/s1600/step8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-tfPBBZS5kus/VraTTMMXLsI/AAAAAAAAddk/Y-LYbP8x2_s/s640/step8.jpg" width="640"/></span></a></div> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;">8. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Open the box and paint the inside edges with Pink Tropics.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <img border="0" height="640" src="../../-evex4SG-2Mc/VraTSvdJGOI/AAAAAAAAddc/Sjn9dnzNaFc/s640/step6.jpg" width="640"/><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 9. <span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Print photos at 3" x 5" (or the appropriate size for the box). Mat them with pink cardstock paper and add washi tape tabs.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-3A7u5WOQ774/VraTTG3uiII/AAAAAAAAddo/tBbT7JBOr0A/s640/step9.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;">10. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: "proxima_nova_rgregular" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Place the photos inside of the box.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br/></span> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../../-PEmvMq2zDqA/VraTRpzYLpI/AAAAAAAAddM/DbrJ-ppXheE/s640/step10.jpg" width="640"/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="../../-TCf7NZnukSM/VraTPIP7GrI/AAAAAAAAdc0/JX699CAWJJw/s1600/IMG_5064.JPG"/></span></div> <br/> <br/> There you have it! I'm so pleased with how this little box came out, and I love how it holds special pictures!<br/> <br/> What color would you paint the heart? You're not limited to just pink!<br/> <br/>

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DIY Geometric Heart Wooden Box

I've got another fun Valentine project for you guys today. I created this heart box for DecoArt , and I know you guys are going to love...

DIY EASY Chalkboard Mini Crates - A Great Gift Idea

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Hey guys, today I wanted to show you how I created these chalkboard crates that make the most <b>PERFECT</b> gift for friends and family!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> To make these, I used some Mini Crates by Walnut Hollow Rustic Pallet collection. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Walnut Hollow products can help you create unique handmade gifts for the holidays, or anytime really.</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I will definitely be giving these to my friends, family, and probably my neighbors too, because they are so so easy and not to mention cute. Chalkboards are super trendy and I love writing and doodling on them.</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith" border="0" src="../../-1cnFdLzQl5c/VjESN4vTyhI/AAAAAAAAbuY/xmMg-iFpu-c/s1600/diy-chalkboard-crates-punk4.jpg" title="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith" border="0" src="../../-oNe-p5p01eE/VjESNx3zzgI/AAAAAAAAbuU/rz5OyqEbyRs/s1600/diy-chalkboard-crates-punk.jpg" title="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith" border="0" height="426" src="../../-agHbrMvTSXk/VjENZy4iHwI/AAAAAAAAbtw/0KmJS3IYL2M/s640/chalkboard-crates-step1_edited-1.jpg" title="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Supplies:</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <div> <ul> <li>Mini Crates by Walnut Hollow</li> <li>1" Foam Brush</li> <li>Chalkboard Paint by DecoArt</li> <li>Clear Chalkboard Coating by DecoArt</li> <li>Deacoupage by DecoArt</li> <li>Black Acrylic Paint by DecoArt</li> <li>Pass the Tissue Papers by Hazel and Ruby</li> <li>Chalk</li> <li>Cookies (optional)</li> </ul> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 1. Paint the outside of your mini crates with chalkboard paint. You will want to paint the first coat horizontally. I recommend using a foam brush and it smooths it out nicely.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Let dry 1 hour between coats and paint on the second coat vertically.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="" border="0" height="426" src="../../-akO_VrawCRs/VjENZ1e-JJI/AAAAAAAAbtk/197cjM1ptuI/s640/chalkboard-crates-step2_edited-1.jpg" title="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 2. I also painted the inside of my crate black, I liked the finished look of the completely painted mini crate. I used black acrylic paint on the inside of the crate, as you do not need chalkboard paint on the inside, right?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Once the paint was dry, I cut a piece of patterned tissue paper the same size as the bottom of the crate and deacoupaged it into the bottom.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Let dry completely.</div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="" border="0" height="426" src="../../-ZYsEsY6WFNw/VjENZq7TFNI/AAAAAAAAbtg/s2R0HIaYveg/s640/chalkboard-crates-step3_edited-1.jpg" title="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Another fun way to create these chalkboard mini crates is to use clear chalkboard coating. It allows you to decorate the crates with papers, colored paints or other medias and still use them as a chalkboard!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I decorated two of the Walnut Hollow mini crates with patterned papers, and then brushed over them with the chalkboard coating. Just like the black chalkboard paint, you need two coats, one horizontal and one vertical, letting it dry for an hour between coats.</div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img alt="" border="0" height="426" src="../../-agMlTBB_9mo/VjENb7_j2hI/AAAAAAAAbt4/3EvbRXcH39s/s640/chalkboard-crates-step4_edited-1.jpg" title="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b>Let the chalkboard paint cure for 24 hours before writing on it!</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="" border="0" src="../../-VMbs70f0YDk/VjERnsUBnqI/AAAAAAAAbuE/jqCV-G7TzYU/s1600/diy-chalkboard-crates-punk2.jpg" title="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="" border="0" height="527" src="../../-YAfMhDFv8sk/VjERnkF1PfI/AAAAAAAAbuI/Wd4DqUI2qkY/s640/diy-chalkboard-crates-punk3.jpg" title="Create these chalkboard cookie crates using Walnut Hollow Mini Crates and following this tutorial by Katie Smith" width="640"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Once you're all finished, write or doodle on your mini crates, fill them with cookies or treats and give them to your friends!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> What do you think? <b>Are these something you would give to a friend? </b>What type of cookie would you fill them with?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> You can find these amazing Mini Crates here.<br/> <br/> <br/> *<span style="font-size: x-small;">This is a sponsored post by Walnut Hollow. I was compensated for this tutorial, but all opinions are my own.</span><br/> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br/></span>

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DIY EASY Chalkboard Mini Crates - A Great Gift Idea

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DIY Crackled Pepsi Crate

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Hey guys, Today I wanted to share this Pepsi crate I restyled using some Hazel and Ruby products and One Step Crackle Paint from Deco Art.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I bought this wooden pepsi crate last year, because I love the little cubbies- perfect for organizing. But, I don't drink cokes (I'm from Texas, Pepsi is considered coke as well), so I didn't really care that it said pepsi on the side.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> After having it for a while, I felt that it was time for a restyle.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-aM3XEpEeAtM/VSRVxGvhSvI/AAAAAAAAaQk/FQ7m9nx_wNw/s1600/IMG_9843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-aM3XEpEeAtM/VSRVxGvhSvI/AAAAAAAAaQk/FQ7m9nx_wNw/s1600/IMG_9843.JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-s78J1vHT7eY/VSRVyCXvjLI/AAAAAAAAaQ8/aVotvWvlWfo/s1600/IMG_9846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-s78J1vHT7eY/VSRVyCXvjLI/AAAAAAAAaQ8/aVotvWvlWfo/s1600/IMG_9846.JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-jNWHUwwS2qo/VSRVx-mctSI/AAAAAAAAaRA/C2_3pKFRT2A/s1600/IMG_9845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-jNWHUwwS2qo/VSRVx-mctSI/AAAAAAAAaRA/C2_3pKFRT2A/s1600/IMG_9845.JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Supplies: Wooden Pepsi Crate, Wooden Grain DIY Decor Tape, Newsprint Floral Wrap it Up Paper, One Step Crackle Paint, <a href="http://decoart.com/americana/gel-stains">Gel Stain</a>, Adhesive, Paint Brush, Scissors</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I'm part of Deco Art's blogger outreach program, and I am using these 2 mediums by Deco Art on this project. The One Step Crackle is really cool, because you apply if over patterned papers or things like DIY Decor Tape!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-kU0KvEVbDmA/VSRV0bhv0FI/AAAAAAAAaRg/XfIs_3JVnts/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(4).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-kU0KvEVbDmA/VSRV0bhv0FI/AAAAAAAAaRg/XfIs_3JVnts/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(4).JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I started by covering the outside of my crate in the fabulous Wooden Grain DIY Decor Tape.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-EtZNjeel4fE/VSRVyXWn6CI/AAAAAAAAaQ4/W4xoXefOIoE/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-EtZNjeel4fE/VSRVyXWn6CI/AAAAAAAAaQ4/W4xoXefOIoE/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(1).JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-kgqEQZglE5E/VSRVzWmbxjI/AAAAAAAAaRM/9aA98xvaIuA/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-kgqEQZglE5E/VSRVzWmbxjI/AAAAAAAAaRM/9aA98xvaIuA/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(2).JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../--Ukaj4yliZY/VSRV0LHRTZI/AAAAAAAAaRc/CxRjy4pctl4/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../--Ukaj4yliZY/VSRV0LHRTZI/AAAAAAAAaRc/CxRjy4pctl4/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(3).JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Next I cut out some of the gorgeous flowers from the Newsprint Floral Wrap it Up paper and adhered them to the sides. These are perfect for fussy cutting out and using on projects.</div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-m-htqZ2nhck/VSRV0kM6fqI/AAAAAAAAaRk/rcZtiN6BdNc/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(5).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-m-htqZ2nhck/VSRV0kM6fqI/AAAAAAAAaRk/rcZtiN6BdNc/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(5).JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <br/> Time for some crackle! Go over the outside of the crate with the One Step Crackle medium. I found that the thicker I applied it, the larger the crackles, and the thinner, the smaller the crackles.<br/> <br/> Let them dry fully.<br/> <br/> Now you'll want to apply the Gel Stain over top so that you can see the crackles better. I squirted on a small blob, and then rubbed it into the crackles with a baby wipe.<br/> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-PtYZ1FgCBr0/VSRV1OPkKLI/AAAAAAAAaRs/opBEBt_l6jA/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(7).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-PtYZ1FgCBr0/VSRV1OPkKLI/AAAAAAAAaRs/opBEBt_l6jA/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(7).JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-dvElD5vxIXU/VSRV1vPOGSI/AAAAAAAAaRw/QBGZP6FOlns/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(8).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-dvElD5vxIXU/VSRV1vPOGSI/AAAAAAAAaRw/QBGZP6FOlns/s1600/coke-crate-crackle-hr-(8).JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <br/> After that is dry, you're done! I am loving this technique, having crackled DIY Decor Tape is really cool, in my opinion.<br/> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-xmxc3DWoR1A/VSRVxKpx7aI/AAAAAAAAaQo/rnyC6cQ3DYs/s1600/IMG_9842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-xmxc3DWoR1A/VSRVxKpx7aI/AAAAAAAAaQo/rnyC6cQ3DYs/s1600/IMG_9842.JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../../-rRU4HtaZ-nA/VSRVxLIky6I/AAAAAAAAaQs/dnlM1T27Ly4/s1600/IMG_9844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="../../-rRU4HtaZ-nA/VSRVxLIky6I/AAAAAAAAaQs/dnlM1T27Ly4/s1600/IMG_9844.JPG" title="Katie uses Hazel & Ruby's fabulous DIY Decor Tape with Deco Art's One Step Crackle for a cool look!"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> Thanks for stopping by!<br/> <br/> Do you like vintage coke crates??<br/> <br/> <br/>

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DIY Crackled Pepsi Crate

Hey guys, Today I wanted to share this Pepsi crate I restyled using some Hazel and Ruby products and One Step Crackle Paint from Deco Art. ...