Hello, friends! It’s been a suuuuper busy week around here. This weekend is my cousin’s 30th birthday, and his wife’s baby “sprinkle” as well. My sister and I are throwing the sprinkle, so I’ve been making decorations all week. My other cousin is also coming into town today to stay with us for all the festivities. Needless to say, I’ll be pretty quiet over the long weekend with so much going on. I’ll also be showing you details to the sprinkle in the next couple weeks! BUT, before all that happens, I wanted to share these DIY chalk painted candle holders!
I found these 3 mismatched candlesticks at a thrift store for cheap. I’ve been wanting something else to adorn my entryway table below my gallery wall, and I thought these would be perfect. I also had some leftover Folk Art Chalk paint from another project. I’m all for saving a buck and re-using!
All you need for this project is:
- Candle holders
- FOLKART Chalk Paint (I chose it in White Adirondack)
- Paint brush
- Sandpaper (not too course)
I started by wiping down the candle holders with a wet paper towel to make sure there wasn’t any dust or dirt. I then used a paint brush to paint on the chalk paint. I let it dry about 2 hours between coats. Originally I was going to just do 2 coats, but I ended up doing 3 just because I really wanted to make sure you couldn’t see any paint brush streaks.
(I had to put paper down so you could actually see them better!)
I let them dry overnight, and in the morning, I used some sandpaper and roughed up around the edges a little. Unfortunately on some spots the paint chipped off, but I actually really liked some of the gold hints that showed through!
I probably could have gotten away with only 2 coats like the instructions suggest, because I had to sand a little longer to get the paint to distress. But it turned out just like I wanted it to. No complaints here!
They work perfectly on my table, and just in time to hold my glitter pumpkin I found at the Dollar Store. Score! It’s my first fall decoration, too. You better believe I’m trying to hang on to summer as loooooooong as possible. But this pumpkin is pretty, so it can stay.
This is an easy and quick project that can be done in a day, though I took a little longer. I love how the candle holders are mismatched, too!
This chalk paint is pretty amazing. I highly recommend using Folk Art paint! I also used it for distressing my frame in my shower thoughts towel rack. Love it!
I hope you all have a crafty, fun, and safe holiday weekend! I know I will.
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SUCH a beautiful addition to your entry table! LOVE them!!!
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Thank you so much, friend! Have an amazing weekend! 🙂
Love these, Amanda!! The distressing is perfect! Which thrift store doesn’t have hundreds of candleholders? I am off to find some! Enjoy your weekend, friend!
Thank you Kendra!! I know, right? I found so many, and for cheap! Such an easy project, too! Have a great weekend, friend! 🙂
That looks awesome! What a great job and they look so professional!
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Thank you, Suzy! They were so incredibly easy. Those are my favorite kind of projects! 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
Love these!!!
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Thank you, friend!! 🙂 Have a fabulous long weekend!
You do such great work Amanda. I love the look of the chalk painted candlesticks. They would fit perfectly in my house. This techniques is perfect for some of my ugly candlesticks I have tucked away in the cupboard. Now, I only need to find some time to play. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Shari
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Thank you, Shari! Yes, I love this “distressing” technique, and the chalk paint makes it so easy, too! Such a fun project. Hope you have a great holiday weekend! 🙂
These are great!! Love the colour, pumpkin is adorable too
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Thank you Sarah! I was so excited to find such a cute little glittery pumpkin. 🙂 Thank you for visiting! Have a great weekend. 🙂
I didn’t even know folk art had chalk paint! Love the look, great job! I really need to get to Goodwill for some accessories to paint!
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Ha, I didn’t either until I found it by accident at Joann’s! I love it! Thanks so much, Kristina! 🙂 Happy weekend!
OMG I wish I were as creative as you! I have NO creative/ arts & crafts bone in my body! ha ha!
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Ha! Thank you Gigi! I think I learned it from watching my mom as a kid. Sometimes it definitely doesn’t come easy! Thanks so much for visiting! 🙂
They turned out great Amanda! What a transformation!
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Thank you, Shelly!! Hope you’re having a great holiday weekend 🙂
I am LOVING them!! We have a ton of candle sticks at my store that we do things like this with…so fun and easy and can add so much umph to any space! PS….way to go getting featured at A Savory Feast!! YAYAY go you! 🙂
Jess
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Thank you, Jessica!! Totally super easy to do, that’s why I love it so much! And thanks, I’m pretty excited about the feature!! 🙂 Hope you have a fabulous week friend!
Thanks for linking up at the Pretty Pintastic Party! Your post has been chosen as a feature at this weekend’s party, and will be pinned by all!
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Thank you so much for the feature, Jamie!! 🙂 Have a great week!
Wow, you are so creative! I never would have given those old candle sticks a second thought. Painting them all the same color really pulls them together. Love it!
Thanks for joining us for Hump Day Happenings this week!
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Thank you so much, Jenna! So glad I could link up. 🙂 Have a great rest of the week!
Love this idea! You did an awesome job! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Kathleen! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Those turned out beautiful. I am inspired. I really like the pumpkin display on top of the candle stick. Stopping by from Pretty Pintastic.
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Thanks, Shirley! The pumpkin is my new favorite fall decor. I only got one, but for $1 I need to get several more! Thanks so much for stopping by, have a great weekend! 🙂
Amazing what you can make with chalk!
Lovely!
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Love the rustic look these have to them. Thanks for linking up hope you link up again this week at Creative Spark Link Party http://bit.ly/1lVogBN
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Thank you, Michelle! I just linked up today. 🙂 Have a great rest of the week!
Great job! I love the new look you gave to the candlesticks, and that bit of gold showing through is perfect. I’m inspired!
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Thank you Karen! I wasn’t expecting the gold to show through, but I really like it now! Thanks for visiting today! Have an awesome day. 🙂
What is the reason for using chalk paint? I have not used chalk paint before.
Hi Sue! Chalk paint is great because you don’t need to sand or prime anything, it can just be painted on any surface. It really easy to work with! Hope you try it sometime! 🙂