Sampler kits are in the house!

I put together some sampler kits today that include a Chalk Transfer, Chalkology Paste, a squeegee, mini chalkboard (it even comes with an easel), and instructions.  If you'd like to experience the fun that is Chalk Couture, let me know!

Good Tidings

The boards that I painted, stained, and waxed recently were staring at me today, begging to be put to good use and this is what I created:

I'm not exactly sure where this sign will land, but it will definitely have a place with my holiday décor!  

Chalk Couture products that I used include:

"Good Tidings" Chalk Transfer

Evergreen Chalkology Paste

Red Chalkology Paste

White Chalkology Paste

Small Squeegee

If you'd like to create a Christmas sign for your home, visit my web site!  If you'd like for me to make one for you, leave a comment with your email address or contact me at randari at Hotmail dot com.

Bottle Cap Shaped Ornament

I love oversized Christmas ornaments--for the tree, hanging on a door knob, added to a wreath, etc.  This metal ornament, shaped like a bottle cap, was a dream to work with because its 7" diameter is a gracious size for so a variety of designs.

Images from two Chalk Transfers ("Ho! Ho! Ho!" and "Days Until Christmas") were used to decorate this item, and my Chalkology Paste colors are Aquamarine, Red, and Lime Green.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Days Until Christmas

Both of these Chalk Transfers are out of stock as I'm writing this post, but check my web site because a lot of popular transfers are expected to be re-stocked in early November.

It's just a bunch of hocus pocus

I have to admit that I felt quite intimidated when I first saw the size of the witch hat in the Hocus Pocus Chalk Transfer.  Even though Chalk Couture clearly gives the measurements of transfers, I'm often surprised.  The hat is huge!  Let me put it in perspective for you . . . the chalkboard frame that I used is 24" x 30".  Oh no, I don't mind at all if you get out the measuring tape and see how big that is.  What I learned while working on this project is that I didn't need to feel intimidated because it really was easy peasy, and isn't that purple Chalkology Paste just beautiful?!?!

The Chalkology Paste colors that I used are (in order as they appear at the bottom of the photo):  Red Orange, Charcoal, School Bus  Yellow, Purple, Orange, Lime, and White.

Let's talk about the pretty leaves.

I wanted the three leaves to look somewhat realistic, but I needed to work quickly since I was putting the paste on all three at the same time.  I randomly placed drops of Red Orange and School Bus Yellow paste on the three leaves (from the Fall Leaves Chalk Transfer) and then used a squeegee to blend the paste, making sure that all areas of each transfer had been covered.

The two Chalk Transfers that I used are:

Fall Leaves

Hocus Pocus

So what do you think?  

If you'd like more information about any Chalk Couture product, contact me at randari at Hotmail dot com.

My wooden boards are ready!!!

It was such a beautiful day in North Carolina, so I set up a workstation outside.  I now have some pretty wooden boards ready for a great chalk paste design.  I even took my wireless speaker outside and thoroughly enjoyed the Don Henley station on Spotify.  

Decorative Pillows

Last month, I used the Farm House transfer to decorate this fun bundle of decorative pillows.  My mother was sweet enough to make the pillow covers, and she even purchased the stuffing and sewed the covers closed after I had stuffed them!  If it seems like she did more work for this project, that would be because she did.  

The Farm House transfer has a great selection of images for home décor, gifts, etc.  I can't direct you to this transfer because it's out of stock as of this writing (it's very popular and sells out often), shown below are the images included on it:

The Chalkology Paste colors that I used are to decorate the pillows are:  Mocha, Charcoal, White, and Red.

If I can answer any questions regarding Chalk Couture, please feel free to leave a comment or email me at randari at Hotmail dot com.  I would love it if you would visit my Facebook Page--just be sure to Like, Follow, and Share it!  I would appreciate that!

Build-a-Gingerbread Man

I think this gift ensemble, which was created by my team leader, is just scrumptious!  She used the Build-a-Gingerbread Man transfer from Chalk Couture to decorate the gift boxes and cotton bag.   

I love that the transfers and Chalkology Paste can be used on a variety of surfaces, such as fabric, canvas, glass, wood, metal, etc. and that the transfers can be used over and over again!  All you need to do to take care of them is wash them with water and then wipe them with a disinfecting wipe.  The wipes that I use are by Seventh Generation.

A work in progress

Thank you for visiting!  As you can tell, this blog is a little on the skimpy side, but I'm working on it--slowly, but surely.  I invite you to visit my Chalk Couture web site.  You can also find me (and my project photos and videos) on my Facebook page--don't forget to click the "Like" and "Follow" buttons.