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March 20, 2014

Spring Projects and a DecoArt Giveaway!

It’s the first official day of Spring! Here in Atlanta we woke up to the birds chirping and the sun shining.

Is it feeling like spring where you are? If not, than today’s project and giveaway will hopefully get you in the mood for flowers, spring colors and warmer days!

 

Painting Spring with chalky finish paint

A few months ago, I shared this fabulous new Chalky Finish Paint from DecoArt Americana Decor.  I used it to create a fun painted memo board  and let me tell you the paint has held up amazingly! I started wondering what else I could create with this great product and I was ready to break out some of their fabulous spring colors!

Here’s how I made this fun tray and painted mason jar vases!

SUPPLIES:

Wooden Tray, Americana Chalky Finish Paint of choice (mine were Remembrance, Promise, Refreshing and Everlasting), Americana Creme Wax, Paint Brushes, Americana Decor The Flower Market Stencil, Sanding Block, Wax Brush, Stencil Brush, Lint Free Cloth

American Decor Chalky Finish Paint Supplies

TUTORIAL:

Chalky Finish Paint Tutorial 1

Step 1-3:

When using Chalky Finish Paint there is no need for sanding, but since the tray was an unfinished craft piece, I decided to give it a light sanding with the grain to sand down any imperfections.  Next, I painted the tray using Remembrance on the inside and Refreshing on the edges.  I used two coats.  I love this paint because it dries so quickly in between coats, letting you finish a project quickly!

Chalky Finish Paint Tutorial 2

Step 4-6:

Once the second coat of paint dried, I wanted to add a fun design to the tray.  I chose American Decor’s The Flower Market Stencil.  These stencils are fabulous and high quality and I love the vintage look of them.  The stencil fit perfectly within the tray.  I chose Promise and Everlasting for the stencil design, using a stencil brush and a pouncing motion to fill in all of the openings.

Chalky Finish Paint Tutorial 3

 

Steps 7-9:

I wanted a slightly distressed look, so once the stenciled area had dried I gave it a light sanding.  Then using Americana Decor Creme Wax I applied a thin coat of wax to the entire tray. Once dried, I used a lint free cloth to buff the tray to a matte finish.  Here’s a great video on how to use American Decor’s waxes:

Americana Decor states that the chalky finish paint is great on a multitude of different surfaces, so I thought I would put that to the test! I painted some mason jars to hold some spring time blooms and they turned out beautifully! I used three light coats for a perfect finish.

 

Chalky Finish Painted Mason Jars

I’m so excited to have some touches of spring in the house!

Chalky Finish Painted Mason Jars

 

…and once again I’m so pleased with Americana Decor’s Chalky Finish Paint! In fact, so pleased I want to give you a chance to use these great products too!  Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paints are now available for you to purchase at Home Depot OR….

Painted Spring Projects with chalky paint

You can win some of your own right now!

 Here’s what you could WIN!!

DECOART AMERICANA CHALKY FINISH PAINT GIVEAWAY

Americana Decor Chalky Paint Giveaway

12, 8 oz. colors of Chalky Finish of the winners choice
The three different waxes
The waxing brush
Soft Touch Varnish
3 stencils of the winners choice

Here’s all you have to do to enter…

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck and Happy Spring! See you back here soon…at the picket fence

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I was provided product and compensation for this post but all opinions, and the love for spring, are my own!

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  1. Rachel Joyce says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    I love the nostalgia color!

    Reply
  2. Rita Loomis says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    What a lovely project.

    Reply
  3. Lindsay McCain says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    My favorite color is Serene.

    Reply
  4. Rachel Joyce says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    I also love the escape color! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    What a great project for Spring! Those vases totally make me smile! They have a great collection of colors – I especially love TREASURE!!!

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Love all the colors! Makes me so happy for Spring to finally be here!

    Reply
  7. Robin Canter says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Sweet giveaway. Great collection to try all these products.

    Reply
  8. Cheryl at Snaps of Ginger says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    I am in love with the finish of this paint. I’ve decided to paint my night stands using it.
    And the colors and stencil you chose are fabulous! The stencil will fit perfectly with my new theme for my bedroom.

    ~Cheryl
    https://snaps-of-ginger.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  9. Janice F says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Love this project and all the wonderful spring colors! Were the jars painted on the outside or inside? Happy Spring!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      March 20, 2014 at 12:08 PM

      Hi Janice, I painted them on the outside so I could have water in them. 🙂

      Heather

      Reply
  10. Deborah says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    I am in love with the new pastel colors !Thanks for chance to win some .

    Reply
  11. lesley says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    without a doubt, i simply LOVE LOVE LOVE “promise” and “innocence” – i am a pink kind of girl

    Reply
  12. Georgia Beckman says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Innocence, Romance, Smitten, Heritage, Delicate, Inheritance, Refreshing, Vintage, Serene, Treasure, Escape, Remembrance are my top 12

    Reply
  13. Karen Marie Kedzuch says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    I love your projects on the First Day of Spring the colors are making me smile. This paint product and stencils were already on my list to re-do a +IKEA Computer Cabinet into a Craft Cabinet. I am so happy you did this tutorial because it assures me I am on the right track.

    Reply
  14. Erin Knack says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    I love the Remembrance and Serene!

    Reply
  15. Heather B says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    So many gorgeous colors! My faves are the Lace, Timeless, Vintage, Heirloom and Primitive.

    Reply
  16. Beccy says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    Great product! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  17. LUCY says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    I’ve been meaning to paint some pretty jars for my front entry…can’t wait to try it…thank you for the giveaway..xo

    Reply
  18. Rory Reding says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    I love this project! Can’t wait to try out this awesome paint!!

    Reply
  19. Lisa S says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    How fun is that?!

    Reply
  20. Tonia Fuller says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    This looks fun! Love the chalk look.

    Reply
  21. Alice A. says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    These colors were perfect for this project. Love it!

    Reply
  22. Kim says

    March 20, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    ESCAPE!!!!

    Reply
  23. Esther says

    March 20, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    I’d love to win – I’m needing some spring colors and projects to banish these winter blues!!

    Reply
  24. Janette @ The 2 Saesons says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    I would love to win this. The colors are so pretty!

    Reply
  25. Kelly @ thelilypadcottage says

    March 20, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Such a cute project, love the colors!

    Reply
  26. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    March 20, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Beautiful tray…I so love the colors…Americana Decor has always had such a great paint line and love this one!!
    Happy Spring and have a great weekend ladies!!

    Reply
  27. Tammy says

    March 20, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    I love the Smitten and Inheritance! THanks for the opportunity I hope I win 🙂

    Reply
  28. Teresa S says

    March 20, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Really like Delicate

    Reply
  29. Kathy says

    March 20, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Love the tray! Would love to try the paint and stencils!

    Reply
  30. grammygoodwill says

    March 20, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Whisper, Refreshing, and Yesteryear – I couldn’t pick just one. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  31. Marty Walden says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    I received some for a video and I loved the paint. I have nothing with pastels in my house but I may just use some of the paint I got for a tablescape! The colors are beautiful. Great post as always!

    Reply
  32. Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    I like the color Heirloom. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

    Reply
  33. Jean from Georgia says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    All the colors are beautiful to me. I think I would go with cool green shades to use on a table I want to paint for my sunroom. Never would I have thought a Ball jar would be so pretty painted white, and the flowers added just the right touch for the first day of spring.

    Reply
  34. Destiny says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    I love your card! I like treasure.

    Reply
  35. Destiny says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Clearly I love your vases and not your card.

    Reply
  36. Pam Ballard says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    What a generous giveaway. I love the lace, primitive and yesteryear colors. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  37. Lynda Lamon says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    Love your tray project!! Lovely way to welcome spring!!! Also love your blog!!!!

    Reply
  38. Carol Reddin says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    Love the colors of the tray and jars. Gives me hope that spring really is coming!

    Reply
  39. Barb says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    I love all the colors it would be hard to choose. Thank for the chance to win
    such an amazing product. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks, Barb

    Reply
  40. PENNY says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE New Leaf!!!!

    Reply
  41. ruth says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    Love the pastels, pinks

    Reply
  42. Viki B says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    Happy spring! Lovely projects. TFS

    Reply
  43. Linda A. Young says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:46 AM

    I love the beautiful spring colors! Very pretty projects! It’s a long time since I used my stencils! Might like to try making a tray using them, some flower and bunny stencils.
    Happy Spring!

    Reply
  44. Jenn A says

    March 21, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    I am interested in trying this paint. And I really like the lettering on the stencil you chose. Very nice!

    Reply
  45. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    I love Escape!

    Reply
  46. Cindy says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Oh my, I love your projects!! What a generous giveaway! I would love to try out these new products! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  47. Amanda Tonar says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    I like Remembrance and Innocence.

    Reply
  48. Victoria says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Love the colors! I have so many ideas running through my head as to what projects I can use these on! My daughter would love the Paris one. Thanks for the give away! Hope I win!

    Reply
  49. Kristalea says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I LOVE the color Lace!

    Reply
  50. Alina says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Love, love, love the Serene, as well as the Escape.

    Reply
  51. Sean C says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Serene and Vintage are my fav.

    Reply
  52. Sandi Kellogg says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Wow, I can’t pick a favorite, as there are just too many that I love, but I am definately going to pick up some of the waxes and play with them!

    Reply
  53. Darcy Friedmann says

    March 21, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    My twelve choices are Timeless, Newlife, Enchanted, Escape, Heirloom, Primitive, Yesteryear, Everlasting, Romance, and Rouge.

    Reply
  54. Sharon Rexroad's Bringing Creativity to Life says

    March 21, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Okay — narrowed it down to three — Smitten, Escape & Delicate.

    Reply
  55. SueBE says

    March 21, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    New Life, Serene and Remembrance are my favorite colors. What an awesome product line.

    Reply
  56. Judy says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    I’m drawn to the blues like Treasure and Escape.

    Reply
  57. Betty Anne says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    I really like Serene and Escape.

    Reply
  58. Debra Lee says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    I’m smitten with Smitten!

    Reply
  59. ColleenwithJustPaintIt says

    March 22, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Boy, it’s hard to choose! I’m pretty sure I’d pick Treasure and Escape though. Yummy!

    Reply
  60. Terri Hughes says

    March 22, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    A lot of pretty colors, but I like the Lace. Love the tray and mason jars, very pretty. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  61. sara says

    March 23, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    I like nostalgia!

    Reply
  62. chelsea says

    March 23, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    All of the pastel colors!! So pretty!

    Reply
  63. Amy Elvey says

    March 23, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    I love Innocence and Remembrance!

    Reply
  64. Tracy Jones says

    March 23, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    i am ready to try this paint on some jars I am turning my youngest sons room into a craft girly fun room having two boys and then my husband I am ready to have a fun colorful girly room after 26 years of testosterone I need some bling

    Reply
  65. Tracy Jones says

    March 23, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    legacy is my favorite color

    Reply
  66. Amanda S. says

    March 24, 2014 at 3:19 AM

    Escape, Promise and Serene are my favorite colors.

    Reply
  67. Tonya Smith says

    March 24, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    I love those colors! I would love to win!

    Reply
  68. Mary C. says

    March 24, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    I like all the colors so it’s hard to choose a favorite, but Lace, Everlasting and Vintage are all colors I would use over and over.

    Reply
  69. Patty says

    March 25, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    I would love to win the giveaway!!!

    Reply
  70. Angela says

    March 25, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Great colors! I love everything!

    Reply
  71. Eloquence says

    March 25, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    rouge, carbon, and legacy!

    Reply
  72. tammy b says

    March 25, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    escape, treasure and new life!

    Reply
  73. Annalee Fuerstenau says

    March 26, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    Ooh, I am so loving the Spring decorating ideas on here!! I just found this wonderful site yesterday and I’m having fun catching up on your recent posts. As for my favorite colors…Romance, Treasure, and Heirloom are jumping out at me, but they’re all really pretty!

    Reply
  74. Kelly T says

    March 26, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    I’d love to paint some Mason jars, too! They look great! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  75. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    April 6, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    Heather -this is soooo pretty! I just love all of the spring colors. Thank you for joining us at the Swing Into Spring party. BTW – I’m featuring your project as part of a roundup of vignettes from the party tomorrow.

    Reply

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