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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Alli Miller @ Cupcake Diaries says
May 22, 2013 at 1:52 pmThat menu board is just the cutest! I need one of those for my house!
Brandi says
September 24, 2011 at 3:35 pmgreat projects, Gail! i love all of your creative ideas!
Amanda says
August 28, 2011 at 9:44 pmSo 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 🙂
Michelle says
August 27, 2011 at 4:06 amThe yellow gingham is adorable! The pumpkins turned out great too! I need to remember that trick.
Jennifer says
August 27, 2011 at 1:09 amI’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
Full Circle Creations says
August 26, 2011 at 1:55 pmWhat fun new tools! Love the sponge paint roller! Also loved the way the spice bottle jack-o-lanterns turned out! Thanks for sharing!
Holly
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
August 26, 2011 at 12:17 amAre these tools in the stores yet? I love that little roller jobby thing. Your memo board came out adorable. Love the yellow!
Johnnie says
August 25, 2011 at 9:24 amThe memo board is my very favorite! Great job on the sign too. SO excited about this new line. Blessings…
Saved By Love Creations.
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
August 25, 2011 at 2:24 amWhat 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
Korrie@RedHenHome says
August 25, 2011 at 1:07 amWhat fun! That sponge roller is my favorite, too, but I also love those specialty brushes.
Mod Podge Amy says
August 25, 2011 at 12:45 amI absolutely love those pumpkins. I mean – love!
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama says
August 24, 2011 at 9:32 pmthat is so cool.. i love the roller applicator and those brushes.
Good Time Charlie says
August 24, 2011 at 7:10 pmLove take it or leave it. Sums it up at my house.
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
August 24, 2011 at 4:43 pmgreat 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
Steph says
August 24, 2011 at 4:30 pmYour 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.
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
August 24, 2011 at 3:59 pmOh, 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!
CraftTestDummies says
August 24, 2011 at 3:58 pmI love your projects- especially the “Take it or Leave it” Menu board- adorable! Thanks so much for the link, too! -Jenny
Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says
August 24, 2011 at 3:09 pmok by far that roller that attaches to the bottle is the coolest invention ever! how awesome!
Kari Seals says
August 24, 2011 at 3:00 pmGreat job.. I may have to try these out!
Sharon says
August 24, 2011 at 2:58 pmCool 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
InMyOwnStyle says
August 24, 2011 at 2:41 pmHi 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
Proper Prim says
August 24, 2011 at 2:40 pmWow 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
Lucy Designs says
August 24, 2011 at 2:17 pmcool! love the pumpkin jar thingy’s and REALLY love the roller tip…!!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
August 24, 2011 at 1:35 pmthose 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!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
August 24, 2011 at 1:35 pmthose 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!
Terri says
August 24, 2011 at 1:03 pmDuh, never mind…just answered my own question! I just realized what the coupon said! Oyyyyy!
Terri says
August 24, 2011 at 1:02 pmWell…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!
Inspire Me Heather says
August 24, 2011 at 11:42 amOh, looks like you’re having fun over there Gail and I liked all your your projects – the first one is too cute!
A Pretty Pastime says
August 24, 2011 at 11:29 amAs 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.
Sue says
August 24, 2011 at 11:10 amYeah, 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
Shannon says
August 24, 2011 at 10:53 amCute, cute, cute!
They look like great products!!
Blue Velvet Chair says
August 24, 2011 at 9:17 amLove them! The halloween bottles are just too cute not to try!
Amanda says
August 24, 2011 at 8:51 amGreat projects, all fantastic ideas! A gingham paint brush, amazing, that menu board is just too cute!
Jan says
August 24, 2011 at 8:29 amWow – 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.