Project for Mrs. Katz

I'm going to share with you one of my favorite projects, this one was a gift for Lola's kindergarten teacher Mrs. Katz. She is moving out of state with her family and we wanted to make something special for her, did I mention we love Mrs. Katz! She is a dedicated kind hearted teacher, the many times I went to visit or volunteer at Lola's class, I was always amazed how easy it was for her to get the class attention, when talking with kids she uses soft voice ... Not like mine at all.... Class!!! Class!!!  You are too loud! Sit down and be quiet or you are going to get a time out!!!  😳 (True story)

So, I was very pleased when one of our class moms donated a Texas frame, thanks Libby!

The frame was perfect, new and very cute the way it was, but in order to make it special I needed to make some changes, nothing fancy, a little paint here and there did the trick.

This is the frame in its original state. 

Let's change things a bit.

1. With a sponge brush I did paint the background with General Finishes Java Stain Gel, it went on very easy, one coat is all it took.

2. I had an old set of Parisian/travel stamps, I stamped the whole Texas State raised raw wooden form.

3. Print in cardboard paper your message, in this case Mrs. Katz.  Then cut your letters. In times like this I wish I had a cri cut!!

4. With double side tape, tape your letters to the flat surface, where your want your message, it could be a canvas or in this case our frame.

5. After debating regarding color selection, I remembered Mrs. Katz told me her home decor and furniture was mostly black... Bingo! Midnight it is.

I used our new zero VOC's Natural Chalk Artisan Paint in "Midnight" one coat was all it took! Go over your letters carefully, it doesn't need to be perfect, little details here and there adds character!!

This look is what you get when our paint dries... Very chalk! Love the beautiful texture you can achieve with our paint! 

6. I took the frame to school, kindly Mrs. Lopez helped me get all our kids to sign their names in the back with a sharpie oil paint marker in white. All our kids did an awesome job!

Went over each signature with the white marker, their little hands didn't apply enough pressure with the marker. 

7. My last step, I sealed this project with General Finishes High Performance. One coat. 

 What do think?

You can find all paint supplies needed to do this project or a similar project using canvas in our shop Oh Lola! Vintage Home inside Frisco Mercantile. 

Keep calm and paint!       

~Yadi