Materials
- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Primer - All-Purpose Grey (#51318)
- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Flat Black (#51602)
- Krylon Chalkboard Paint - Black (#807)
- Metal paint can with lid
- Cardstock (any color)
- Plain white greeting card
- Flower & garden stencils
- Assorted chalk
- Checked ribbon (long enough to go around paint can twice with some overlap)
- Assorted ribbon scraps in at least 6 different styles and colours
- Silk flower embellishment
General Supplies
- Painters masking tape
- Glue
Instructions
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Make sure metal paint can is either unused or that it has had the label and any paint residue removed from it. Remove metal handle or mask off before painting.
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Spray paint can inside and outside with Grey primer. Let dry.
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Spray inside of paint can with Flat Black paint. Let dry.
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Spray outside of paint can with several coats of Chalkboard Paint. Let dry completely. Replace metal handle or remove masking tape from handle.
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Mask off edges of lid of paint can. Spray with several coats of Chalkboard Paint. Let dry completely and remove masking tape.
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Tie ribbon scraps on handle.
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Glue checked ribbon trim around top and bottom of can.
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Using stencils and chalk, decorate lid and sides of paint can.
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To make greeting card, cut cardstock slightly smaller than front of greeting card. Spray with Chalkboard Paint and let dry completely.
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Glue cardstock to front of card. Glue ribbon and silk flower embellishment as shown. Let dry.
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Decorate card with stencils and chalk in the same fashion used on paint can.
Tips
To seal the chalk designs permanently on the card or paint can, spray with Krylon® Crystal Clear.
