Late last night I was thinking of chalkboard paint again. :) For a long time I’ve been really thinking about brown chalkboard paint. So it hit me – why not chocolate colored chalkboard? Then I thought about Easter and Chocolate Bunnies! But I don’t have access to a jigsaw {got to get one soon!} so I’m not able to cut out a wooden one for now. Bummer! Just as I was getting ready to call it a night I thought about my chalkboard tags! They were made from cereal boxes and turned out really well. I wrote myself a reminder {because sometimes I forget things} went to bed and finished off the box of cereal this morning for breakfast!
You can see more chalkboard projects where I got my inspiration – Martha Stewart! I had to adjust the recipe since I was not using a full cup {like I did for my Turquoise potion! That went on and on and on}
Here is what I used:
Cereal box
Colored Chalk
Burnt Umber Acrylic paint {2 oz.}
Non-sanded Grout {2-1/2 teaspoons}
Mixed my potion: the non sanded grout with the burnt umber acrylic paint. Mix it well!
I cut the box down one side of one corner and opened it up. Then I sketched a bunny out with chalk. Cut my bunny out!
Since I tend to like to do more than one piece when I am using the paint, I decided this chocolate bunny needed something to nibble. So I sketched a Hershey kiss shape and cut it out!
So here they are with one coat of chocolate chalkboard paint!
And don't freak out if they buckle. Because they will. They will flatten out once these puppies are dry! Trust me here.
I usually paint 3 coats. Once dry you need to cure it. Take a piece of chalk and rub it sideways all over your creation! Take a very slightly damp cloth {or paper towel like me!} and wipe it off. I like to do this twice.
Okay - my Chocolate Chalkboard Bunny is finished! My bunny and the Hershey kiss are chilling on my daughter's wall. {I would show more of her room but - she needs to tidy up a bit!} And I am having so much fun with the chalk. Thinking here I need some more colorful chalk! Working on that next! :)
Next up - One Ugly Brass Thingy. My Goodwill find for the day - $1.99. It is going to be ORBed big time! Meantime I am heading to the kitchen for some serious chocolate smack down! Chocolate and milk ! {Life is Good} Sweet dreams to all :)
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