Chalk Paint Labels (Week 17)

Posted on March 15, 2014 Updated on March 15, 2014

This week I am feeling the deep rewards of letting go of old ways of thinking. Resentment had been covering me up, and now, with some necessary letting go & giving myself permission to smile, I’m beginning to breathe. It’s not perfect, but it’s good to be here today.

This Week’s Creative Project:
Up-cycle some thrift jars & canisters with a touch of chalk paint!

I used two colors of chalk paint (black & green) and gathered some fun containers. (Thanks to Tina G. for the awesome Goodwill find, brand new multi-color canisters for 75% off!) Using fun printable stencils, I traced my label shapes with thin permanent marker. I also created a few stencils (for dog treats!), which is super fun.

Tip: With the surfaces I chose (glass, ceramic), next time I’ll create a stencil out of adhesive vinyl and use a small roller for smoother, more even label. I’ll definitely make more, & I look forward to trying new, inventive stencil shapes!