Yesterday I showed you all the goodies I received from Plaid Crafts and Martha Stewart. Are you ready to see some projects I’ve worked on? Of course several of them are repurposed, and of course I had to do a sign! What you’ll need for this menu chalkboard.
- Something to paint
- Jonquil (Yellow)
- Heavy Cream (Martha’s Sample Paint)
- Chalkboard paint
- Medium brush for patterning (checkerboard/gingham)
- 1 1/2 inch utility brush for base coating
- Vinyl Phrase
Look at these awesome specialty brushes! (I used the one on the far right for this project) 
Can you tell I had fun taking them for a test drive? 
I dug this little memo board out of the shed. 
I gave it a fresh coat of Martha’s Jonquil. I used the 1 1/2 inch utility brush. These brushes are really nice (high quality). 
I got a little excited with the next step and forgot to take any “in progress” pictures. I used some of Martha’s sample paint in Heavy Cream to do a small checkerboard or gingham pattern on the frame of the memo board and the little “mocha” square piece. I painted on the back side of the square piece. 
After the paint dried, I cut out the vinyl phrase with my Silhouette and applied it to the small square. 
I love this pattern! It was so easy and quick to do with Martha’s new brushes! 
Jack-O-Lanterns
- Some kind of bottles (I used old spice bottles)
- Carrot & Mint Paints
- Scrap vinyl for features (or you could just paint on the features)
I used Martha’s (yeah, we’re sort of on a first named basis now) Carrot to paint the inside of this spice bottle. This line of paint is for all surfaces-wood, metal, ceramic, terra cotta, fabric AND glass! I squirted a small amount into the bottle then I just tapped it all around until the entire inside was covered. I turned it upside down for a few hours to let the excess drain out.
I squirted some Mint into the lid of the bottle, then I used some scrap vinyl pieces to cut out (by hand) some shapes for my Jack-O-Lantern’s face.
Our House May Be Small (sign)
- Habenera (red)
- Roller applicator
- Vinyl lettering (or stencils)
- Saw tooth hanger (for hanging)
There are so many great tools in this Martha Stewart line. Check out this great little rolling sponge! It screws directly onto the bottle of Habenera.
I love painting my boards with sponges. Rolling with a sponge is even better!
Pretty cool, eh?
Look how great it does the sides of my board.
The paint covered really well, and the roller comes apart for easy cleaning. I LOVE how the roller and the sponge tips and writing tips (see above) attach right to these small bottles. I used my Silhouette to do the lettering.
gail
All opinions are honestly mine. See disclaimer here.
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That menu board is just the cutest! I need one of those for my house!
great projects, Gail! i love all of your creative ideas!
So fun Gail! I haven’t tried those brushes yet, so many choices with all the goodies we received! I posted my his and hers tray tables using stencils and the pearl and satin paints 🙂
The yellow gingham is adorable! The pumpkins turned out great too! I need to remember that trick.
I’m loving all those supplies! You are one lucky lady! Of course it’s b/c you are so talented! Love what you did with them! Thanks for the coupon! I’ll be out looking for some of these things tomorrow!
Jen
What fun new tools! Love the sponge paint roller! Also loved the way the spice bottle jack-o-lanterns turned out! Thanks for sharing!
Holly
Are these tools in the stores yet? I love that little roller jobby thing. Your memo board came out adorable. Love the yellow!
The memo board is my very favorite! Great job on the sign too. SO excited about this new line. Blessings…
Saved By Love Creations.
What fun projects!! You did an awesome job. I love that Take It or Leave It board. So cute with the plaid. I LOVE those roller attachments. Such a fabulous idea!!
xoxoxo
Jen
What fun! That sponge roller is my favorite, too, but I also love those specialty brushes.
I absolutely love those pumpkins. I mean – love!
that is so cool.. i love the roller applicator and those brushes.
Love take it or leave it. Sums it up at my house.
great products! Yay Martha!
GREAT STYLE! YAY GAIL!
you did a fantastic job on these little projects– my favorite was the menu board. But I LOVE yellow!
off to check the other links and projects–
make it a good one!Pat
Your projects really made me smile. I love everything you made! These products are just amazing. The stripes on the menu board make it look like your covered it with fabric! The paint colors are so pretty too.
Oh, I want to come play with your toys! Or I could just get my own. The roller tool is just genius, and those striping tools look like so much fun.
I really like your menu sign!
I love your projects- especially the “Take it or Leave it” Menu board- adorable! Thanks so much for the link, too! -Jenny
ok by far that roller that attaches to the bottle is the coolest invention ever! how awesome!
Great job.. I may have to try these out!
Cool post. I have had some of those paint brushes for over a year and had no clue what to do with them. Thanks for the demo.
I love that paint bottle with the roller. Perfect for those smaller projects you dont need a big can and a roller and tray for.
Sharon
Hi Gail –
You have been busy, busy, busy. Love the chalkboard. Seeing the pumpkins is making me crave Autumn. They are so cute. The tools in this new line are wonderful – especially the little rollers.
MY best- Diane
Wow did you get the prize of the year… wonderful goodies… love them all.
Great little projects too Gail… love the pumpkin jars and your sign is adorable.
I can’t wait to get my hands on one of those rollers… wow, will that save some time. Great idea.
Knowing our Michael’s it will take another year before we get them in Canada. I will have to check before I start beaking though… lol
Hugs, Deb
cool! love the pumpkin jar thingy’s and REALLY love the roller tip…!!
those tools look awesome! but i have t admit– i always have to “bring myself” to buy anything with martha stewarts name on it. i always love the ideas and products, but she just gets under my skin. sorry!
those tools look awesome! but i have t admit– i always have to “bring myself” to buy anything with martha stewarts name on it. i always love the ideas and products, but she just gets under my skin. sorry!
Duh, never mind…just answered my own question! I just realized what the coupon said! Oyyyyy!
Well…clearly I need to check your blog more than once a day! I did not see any of this early yesterday when I looked. All your projects are amazing (no surprise), but all of those fun Martha tools, who freakin’ knew?! LOVE, LOVE LOVE that little sponge roller that attaches to a bottle of acrylic paint! Pure genius! And the brushes to make fun designs…love that gingham check!
No wonder you were completely giddy when they sent you this stuff! Is it out in stores now? I can’t wait to pick some up!
As always…thanks for sharing!
Oh, looks like you’re having fun over there Gail and I liked all your your projects – the first one is too cute!
As you can imagine I’m in love with all the tools! These would ALL be perfect for what I do 🙂
I love your projects-they all turned out so cute.
Yeah, seems like you had lots of fun! Love the little bottles, think I will try that too, only with jar due to lack of cute bottles.
Sue
Cute, cute, cute!
They look like great products!!
Love them! The halloween bottles are just too cute not to try!
Great projects, all fantastic ideas! A gingham paint brush, amazing, that menu board is just too cute!
Wow – you’ve been busy. I really love the first project – the gingham is so sweet. Makes me want to go and visit Martha and buy her products.