A simple paint and stencil project, fun for kids or grown ups.

I decided to finish painting this colorful Rustic Pallet Frame* that I started working on

yesterday evening.  As the name suggests, the frame is rustic and somewhat rough.

Because I was planning on stenciling on it…  I sanded the front of the frame to make it smoother.

I wasn’t worried about making it completely smooth.

The Colorful Chalkboard Frame would be a great project to make with the kiddos.

Directions to make the Colorful Chalkboard Frame:

1. Sand the front of the frame.
2. Paint the frame with white acrylic paint.
3. Paint the top of each pallet section with different acrylic colors.  Sort of a modified rainbow.
4. Because the stencil had four unique patterns, I decided each color needed its own pattern.
5. Mask off each section of the wood before stenciling.
6. Stencil using a stipple brush and white acrylic paint.
7. Allow to dry completely
8. To mute to colors:  Lightly sand the frame with a sanding block.  (optional)
9. For an added sheen:  Apply clear crème wax to front of frame, allow to sit for one hour and buff.
10. I added a small chalkboard to the inside of the frame.

Supplies Used:                                          (*affiliate link)

• Walnut Hollow Rustic Pallet Frame, 11 by 12 by 2-Inch*
• DecoArt Americana Mixed Media Stencil, 12 by 12-Inch, Retro Mod*
• Deco Art American Acrylic Paints:  White Wash, Watermelon Slice, Marigold, Foliage Green, French Grey Blue
• Paintbrush
• Americana Creme Wax 2Oz-Clear*
• Sanding Block
• Clean soft cloth
• Small Chalkboard

*Thanks to Walnut Hollow and DecoArt for providing the materials used on this frame.

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