Christmas Countdown Calendar

 

Jeff McWilliams Christmas 2015 at Kirsten's 355JMD Christmas 2015 Studio02910

Supplies

ŸUnfinished Wood Co. 11.75″ Christmas Countdown Calendar Kit

ŸFolkArt Home Décor Chalk Paint – Imperial, Irish, Cascade

FolkArt Acrylic Paint – Licorice, Wicker White

ŸFolkArt Chalkboard Paint – Black

Ÿ½” flat brush

Ÿ#2 flat brush

ŸSandpaper

ŸTacky glue

TIP: For best results, let paint dry between steps.

1.Basecoat plaque and Christmas with Wicker White.

2.Paint the top section of plaque with Irish. TIP: Do not paint grooves between sections—leave white.

3.Paint second and fourth sections with Imperial.

4.Paint third section with Cascade. Lightly sand plaque to create a distressed finish. Wipe with a dry cloth to remove dust.

5.Use Irish to add a second coat of paint to Christmas. Lightly sand to create a distressed finish.

6.Paint DAYS and until with Licorice.

7.Paint ornament with two coats of Chalkboard Paint.

8.Use tacky glue to attach all elements to plaque.


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