Tolentreasures

Still loving these chalk paints!  Who knew a box of paint from Decoart would provide so much entertainment? This little bench was $1 at the auction. The little motif on the back? Another dollar at Michaels.  Decoart so kindly provided paint and wax  for me to experiment. The fabric was in the hoard  stash.  And here was the before.  Sorry about the condition of these containers.  Really, I am not the neatest painter!  And I am off part of today to paint with two friends. Packing up my collection of chalk paints for them to play with!  I have been trying to plan this painting day for almost a year. Can't wait to spend my day with them! 

Last  Thursday through Sunday turned out to be some really good picking days for me.  This nice printed fabric above, and this stitchery, both headed to  Diamond Antiques and Gifts. And this picnic basket and the pink duck... Chalk painted, courtesy of  Decoart Americana Chalk Paints and on my front porch.  Honestly, I was going to throw the duck away,  it just happened to be in the lot with the pony planter that I wanted but figured I would try the chalk paint on it also.  This lap desk,  another chalk paint and Decoart stencils project is going to be the new home for my colored pencils.  And finally,  Gracelyn saw these peacocks and had to have them!   Also in that lot was that lovely tureen,jar,candy dish  behind it that I am not sure what to do with  but Papa had to buy them for her because "they would look so nice ...