You win some, you lose some...

Time to 'fess up.  I love Pinterest.  But, really, who doesn't?  It's just an awesome resource for all things recipe, craft and decor... not to mention fashion, hair ideas and shoes... and let's not forget party ideas, tutorials and general humor.  It's my new search engine.  Literally.

I recently searched for and found a recipe for chalk paint on Pinterest.  I've been intrigued by chalk paint, by its ease of use and versatility, that I decided to whip up a batch and decide for myself.  (I used this recipe.) 

I used interior paint from previous room painting projects.  I also had some wood pieces in my "to-do" craft box that have been waiting for such a time as this.

No need to go into the application details, as you can read about it here on the original blog source, but here is how my projects turned out.  I'm very pleased.  It makes me want to tackle BIGGER projects. 

I think my favorite part about this project is the natural shabby chicness the sanding gives the paint.  I also love how soft and smooth the texture becomes once the Minwax Finishing Paste is applied. Nice.

Anyhow, I'll keep ya posted on what I decide to do next. A lot depends on what I find at Goodwill.... And,  I may even head out to Lowes and buy some funky new summer colors in the Valspar sample jars (for less than $3.00) just for grins!

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