Wednesday, February 2, 2011

As Easy as 1,2,3...

I seriously love this stuff! And you can only buy it by the quart at Lowe's, so this is going to last me forever!



I've been washing out and saving these cute candle jars after I'm done using them. So I've been trying to figure out what to do with them. Here's what I came up with!



Step 1. Tape off your area to paint.







Step 2. This will take several coats of chalkboard paint. If you're not a patient person like me, a hairdryer works great in between coats!




Step 3. Let them dry really well and then peel off the tape(very carefully) and ta da! They're finished!




I'm going to use them for various supplies such as hot glue sticks and paper clips!




And there you have it, another simple and cute snow day(or any day) craft!

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
~Psalm 118:24


Blessings,
Lindsey
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15 comments:

  1. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Love your little jars...come by next week and show them off at my NTT party...hope to see ya there:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I tried this after seeing your blog and the chalk board paint came off when I used chalk. How many coats..? I used a spray chalk board paint. I'm at Mel's Cabin if you choose to respond. Thanks so much.

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  3. Funky Junk InteriorsFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    LOVE the look! It really transforms jars in such a unique vintage way.

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  4. Michelle@ A Full CottageFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh man I can't believe that I threw oneof those jars away! I knew it that I would find a good use for them ugh! Well from now on I am going to be saving mine. I love them and the wreath in the background too!

    Please stop by my blog for a visit I am having a big giveaway.

    :) Michelle

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  5. Lindsey StephensFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    thanks ladies! @ Melody, mine isn't a spray paint kind, i haven't tried that kind but i had to put several layers on...a good three or four at least...

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  6. NicoleFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    What kind of chalk do you use?? Mine isn't as smooth as yours! I showed Patrick this post, and we both agreed that they look fabulous!

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  7. Lindsey StephensFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Valspar Chalkboard paint from Lowe's! I really like it! It comes by the quart!

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  8. NicoleFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    No no no, what CHALK? Where do you get it? Silly. I can see the picture! :)

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  9. Lindsey StephensFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    haha my bad! i should probably learn to read lol....it's from target...roseart pack of 32...half white and the other half colored!

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  10. NicoleFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Roseart! Got it! Thanks :)

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  11. Tammy @ Type AFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    very cute, thanks for linking to my party. i love chalkboard paint. i just bought spray chalkboard paint, and i love it!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    What a cute idea! I love chalkboard paint and anything with #"s on them...pillows, drawers, canisters. Well, you get the idea! Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Michelle

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  13. DonnieFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    That looks like a cute idea. I can see a lot of uses for those jars.

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  14. DebbiedoosFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Those are adorable! You wrote so neatly too on the jars, I think I would make a mess out of them...

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  15. PamFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Hi, These are so cute! And I have lots of old candle jars, so I'm going to be trying this very soon! Thanks for sharing.

    I found your blog from Type A's party.

    Have a great day!
    Pam @ Our Adventures in Home Improvement

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