Fun with New shades of Chalk paints

Hello Friends!

This is Tanvi here & its a pleasure to be back with some decoupage inspiration using the new shades of Little Birdie Chalk Paints. In all, there are 24 shades, perfectly selected for a decoupage lover like me to make shabby & distressed projects. Thank you Itsy Bitsy for introducing the first Made in India Chalk Paints.

These were the 14 shades launched earlier this year –

The 10 new additions to the matt Chalk Paint range are –

When it comes to decoupage these paints score over acrylics because

They give very good coverage
Are easy to blend & sand to give a super smooth finish
Consistency is just right for use with a roller, sponge or brush
They work on glass, wood, metal, MDF & acrylic too
Being lead free they are also eco friendly

I have a few projects to share today using these 4 shades in my post – Sand Stone, Whipped Seafoam, Wild Wasabi & Muted Teal.

Lets begin with a quick reverse decoupage tutorial on an acrylic coaster.

1.Select the tissue & tear the design you want to use.

2. Decoupage the tissue on the backside of the coaster (right side facing the coaster). Remove any air bubbles/wrinkles & let dry.

3. Apply another coat of decoupage glue to seal the tissue. Let dry completely.

4. Next, stencil a pattern over the tissue, using a sponge blender.

5. Paint the coaster (Whipped Seafoam). This is the final layer of paint. Once it is dry, seal with several coats of varnish. Sanding in between layers for a smoother finish.

6. Now the coaster is finished & this is how it looks.

I was not able the capture the subtle stencilling on camera but I loved the muted pattern.

I love the ease with which I can paint over a metal surface with chalk paints. Sharing a metal planter, in which have used Sand Stone, this shade was so close to the tissue background.