I was totally inspired to see Martha make her own chalkboard paint. This could be the start to limitless crafts. I already loved chalkboard paint, but to have colors---wow. I think these chalkboard painted eggs would be unique place-cards for Easter dinner or just fun for kids to decorate over and over again with chalk. I used wooden eggs but you could also use blown-out real ones. They might be fragile when decorating, so I would probably fill them with plaster to make them more sturdy.
You will need:
Eggs, Acrylic or Latex Paint, Primer, Non-Sanded White Grout, 220-150 Sandpaper, Foam Paint Brushes and something to mix the paint in.
I first gave my eggs a coat of primer
I then mixed 1/4 cup of acrylic paint with 1 1/2 teaspoons of non-sanded grout. Mix well. Paint two generous coats of paint, allowing each layer to dry before adding the next. Once the two layers are dry, LIGHTLY sand the entire egg. Wipe away dust with a damp cloth. I repeated this process until I had 6 coats of paint.
Once the egg was completely dry I was able to draw on the egg with chalk. Most colors rubbed away easily, however a few needed a damp cloth to be removed. Plain black store bought chalkboard paint would also make for dramatic eggs.
I used a miniature grapevine wreath (sold in a bundle at the craft store) and a little bit of wooden green grass to display the eggs.
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Another amazing idea. I am so impressed!
WOW This could not have come at a better time! I have been wanting some of the Pottery Barn Kids colored chalkboard buckets but, they are so expensive. Thanks!
What an amazing idea! This is my forst visit to your site but I can tell I’m going to have fun looking around.
What an amazing idea!
This is my first visit to your site but I can tell I’m going to have fun looking around.
smart smart smart! I love the colors! But what really got me was the super cute little nests the eggs are sitting on! great ideas!
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Love these and the egg shaped chalk too!