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Chalk Paint Dollar Store Leaves Tutorial Part 1 – Crackle!

Crackle Paint Dollar Store Leaves Tutorial

Yes, I’m still here! 🙂 It’s been a busy last couple of weeks for me. In mid-August, I started a graduate program for Computer Science at Colorado Technical University. I’ve been thinking about going to graduate school ever since I got my undergraduate degree in Computer Science back in 2008, and I finally got around to looking into it at the start of summer. I wasn’t even seriously thinking about going back to school anytime soon; I was just looking into different programs and etcetera. But everything just sorta fell into place, and the next thing I know, I’m signing my life over in student loans. If you’re wondering why I decided to do this at my age (47), join the club, because I’m wondering too! I don’t have any specific career goals in mind with this degree or anything else like that. The only reason I’m doing it is because I got a really, really strong feeling to do so. Over the last few years I’ve learned to trust my gut no matter what, so I’m going with it despite the fact that I have no concrete reasons to do so. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out! 🙂 Anyways, I finished up my first course last week and I am on break until October 3rd.

I’ve also been working on a lot of back end stuff for the blog that I’ve been putting off. One of the major things is that I’ve moved my subscriber list from WordPress/Jetpack over to MailChimp. My subscriber list has grown to the point where I need to a more robust application to handle it, and MailChimp is it. I am very happy with it so far, especially the feature of being able to offer my subscribers to either get each post as they are published or a weekly summary of posts published for that week. If you have not subscribed to The Painted Hinge yet and would like to, please go here. If you’re a blogger and you’re interested in trying out MailChimp, sign up here and get $30 in credit for signing up. (I get $30 in credit too. 🙂 ) MailChimp is a free service if you have less than 2,000 subscribers, but even if you do have less than 2,000 subscribers when you sign up, you can still use the $30 credit if you ever do go over the 2,000 mark. Pretty sweet, huh? 🙂

I came up with more ways to paint these after I posted this tutorial, so be sure to check out part 2 and part 3 of the series!

Okay, enough of all that! Let’s paint some dollar store leaves!

Crackle Paint Dollar Store Leaves Tutorial

Crackled Chalk Paint Dollar Store Leaves Tutorial
 
Supplies:

  • Dollar Store Leaves. They are the faux silk ones that come in a pack of 50.
  • Folk Art Chalk Paint in White Adirondack and Parisian Grey where to buy 
  • Elmer’s Glue
  • Paint Brushes
  • Paint canvas or wax paper (so the leaves don’t stick underneath after the glue and paint dries)

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Crackle Paint Dollar Store Leaves Tutorial-4

Instructions:

Crackle Paint Dollar Store Leaves TutorialSqueeze Elmer’s Glue onto leaves as shown above.

Crackle Paint Dollar Store Leaves TutorialUsing a paint brush, spread the glue evenly over the leaves. The thicker the layer the glue, the more crackle you will get in the paint. Allow to dry until it’s tacky to the touch.

Crackle Paint Dollar Store Leaves TutorialOnce the glue is tacky to the touch, give the leaves a good, even coat of paint. Don’t paint a really thin coat because the color of the leaves will show through after it’s dry, but don’t paint a super thick coat either because you won’t get a lot of crackle. Expiriment with a couple of leaves before you paint all of them so you’ll know how heavy the coat of paint needs to be.

As you can see above, the crackling starts happening pretty fast! 🙂 Allow the leaves to dry completely- usually at least a few hours or overnight.

Crackle Paint Dollar Store Leaves Tutorial

Use your leaves in any of your Fall décor- on wreaths, windows, garlands, you name it! I’m thinking of making a wreath with mine 🙂 And don’t forget to to check out part 2 and part 3 of the series for more inspiration!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Please feel free to leave your thoughts and questions in the comments section below!

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  1. Brenda says

    October 1, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    What a creative idea! Love how they turned out. Have a great week 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 1, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you Brenda! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    October 4, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    What a creative idea! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!

    Jennifer

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 4, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you Jennifer! 🙂 And thank you for hosting!

      Reply
  3. Mary Kalpos says

    October 6, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    What a great technique. Good for you that you have decided to go back to school, may you be happy in whatever you choose to do!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 7, 2015 at 8:25 am

      Thank you Mary! 🙂 I’ll probably just keep blogging after school, but it’s always nice to have the education as a fallback 🙂

      Reply
  4. Terri says

    October 6, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    Oh my gosh can’t wait to try this. Just found your blog. And a few other crochet patterns. Thanks

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 7, 2015 at 8:19 am

      Thank you Terri! I’m glad you like it 🙂

      Reply
  5. Elaine says

    October 7, 2015 at 4:44 am

    What a cute Idea!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 favorite Things Link Party!! Come back again!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 7, 2015 at 8:14 am

      Thank you Elaine! And I will definitely be back! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nici says

    October 7, 2015 at 11:36 am

    I love these leaves! What a great way to change things up a bit! Good for you for going for the master’s degree in Computer Science! I just know you will do great! Thanks for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party! Hope you’ll be back tonight with more goodies!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 7, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you so much Nici! 🙂 And I will be back tonight!

      Reply
  7. Cristina@remodelandolacasa says

    October 8, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Congratulations on going back to school, that’s something I need to do too! Those leaves look awesome. I’ve used the glue for the crackle finish on wood but now I can’t wait to try it on something like this!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 8, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you Cristina! 🙂

      Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 8, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you Cristina!

      Reply
  8. whileilinger says

    October 9, 2015 at 2:51 am

    Very smart and crafty! Pinning this for next year’s decor. I found you through The Pin Junkie!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 9, 2015 at 8:04 am

      Thank you! And I love your screen name! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Gail says

    October 9, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Love this idea.. Love that your back to school. My husband stopped at 49, so keep going. Pretty soon we will have to work until we are 70-72 so you have lots of time.

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 9, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you Gail! I’m back in school more for the heck of it than anything else, but it’ll be a nice fallback just in case this whole blog thingy doesn’t work out for me 🙂

      Reply
  10. JESS44903 says

    October 11, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I pinned this! I love the idea! 🙂

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      Thank you Jess! 🙂 And thank you for hosting the link party!

      Reply
  11. Lou Lou Girls says

    October 12, 2015 at 8:52 am

    This looks absolutely amazing! Pinned and tweeted. You always bring the most amazing creations to our party. Thank you! I hope to see you again, this Monday at 7 pm. It wouldn’t be a party without you! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 12, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you very much! 🙂 I’m headed over right now to link up more goodies! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Linda says

    April 4, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    Great idea! Both the leaves AND going back to school! I have three masters and all were done on Saturdays and Sundays because I have a family and was teaching full time! It’s worth it for yourself and for the financial benefits upon graduation! Given that you posted these ideas a few years ago, I’m sure you’re the proud holder of a graduate degree by now!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      April 4, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks so much Linda! And wow, three Master’s degrees?! That’s amazing! 🙂

      This was actually posted last year, so I will graduate this September. I love learning, but I can’t wait to have it finished! 🙂

      Reply

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