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Cupcake Chalkboard / Message Board

Every kitchen should have a message board, and this one is quick and easy to create and will delight every child in your home!

At a Glance:

#4458 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint Logo
supplies

Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Chalkboard Frame - 12679

Number Needed: 1 $4.59
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Daffodil Yellow, 2 oz. - 2550

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lime Green, 2 oz. - 2553

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bright Pink, 2 oz. - 2546

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Look At Me Blue, 2 oz. - 2587

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 2 oz. - 2796

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Stencil Value Packs - Backgrounds, 7" x 10" - 31062E

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Cupcake Painted Shape, Brush Basin or container for water; Paper towels, Form plate for palette, Fine grit sandpaper, Stencil tape, No. 10 flat brush, Stencil brush or Dauber, White craft glue

Instructions

Preparation Instructions:
Basecoat wood frame of chalkboard Wicker White.   Allow to dry and sand smooth using fine grit sandpaper.  Reapply Wicker White if necessary.

Painting Instructions:

  1. Stencil random design of dots over entire wood frame using Daffodil Yellow, Brilliant Pink, Look at Me Blue, and Lime Green.  Allow dots to dry.
     
  2. Apply two to three lights coats of Hologram FolkArt Extreme Glitter to entire wood frame allowing each application to dry before applying another.
Finishing Instructions:
When dry, attach painted wood cupcake shape to botton left side of chalkboard using white craft glue.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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