My Favorite Chalk Painting Projects

For this dresser flip, I used Behr Decorative Chalk Paint in Cotton Knit. I also created a custom mix for the stenciling detail which I applied on the front of the drawers as well as on the inside edges. The stencil used was the “Elegant Lace” stencil by re-design with Prima and I loved it!

This is a quick project that is great for leftover chalk paints. Just coat a mason jar two or three times with a white chalk paint and then add decoupage florals cut from paper napkins. A pretty centerpiece, vase, or storage jar!

In this tutorial I go into the nitty-gritty of dresser painting with plenty of tips for newcomers to chalk style paints. I used Country Chic Paint for this piece in the colors Crinoline and Dune Grass.

While you can paint glass (and therefore, mason jars!) with a variety of paints, I find that chalk style paints tend to work great for getting a pretty rustic matte finish--and for adhering well. You can transform jars by painting them solid colors, adding polka dots or detailing, or even trying an ombre finish. Use the jars for home décor, storage, or centerpieces.

In addition to relaxing crafts, I also love to feature easy desserts on my website. Photographing these treats is much easier with a great backdrop surface. I made my own (and saved 100s of dollars) with a simple board from the home improvement store, drywall compound, and of course, chalk paint!

If you've heard of chalk style paint, you have also likely heard of milk paint! This furniture paint is different from Chalk Paint, but it's worth checking out if you are just getting started with furniture flips.

Spruce up faux pumpkins with this chalk painted pumpkins tutorial! I start with chalk style paint, but also add a shimmery finish to these pumpkins for a little extra glam.

Rust-Oleum's Blush Pink is one of my favorite chalk style paint pinks. With very few exceptions, you can't custom mix chalk paint colors so when you find a just-right hue, you have to go for it! Painting a chair is a great beginner project too.

Definitely my most frustrating chalk painting project to date! This hutch was my first large-furniture undertaking and I had the misfortune of selecting a piece that was made from knotty pine--not realizing the bleed-through problems it was going to cause. The hutch was eventually finished (and mostly repaired) and I still love using it to this day! I never want to paint it again though!

These Mini Christmas Ornaments have been featured on ThePioneerWoman.com and are a great way to use up chalk paint leftovers. They use wood appliques and a few layers of dark stain or paint before painting with white chalk paint and distressing.

This window ornament is another easy Christmas craft to try. Use a dollhouse window, chalk style paint, and a mini wreath to create a Christmas ornament with plenty of cheer!

This dresser was one of my earliest large chalk painting projects so it's not too fancy, but what I love about it is how easy the whole process was. I took a dated well-loved dresser and simply added a few coats of white chalk paint and new hardware for a fresh look. Chalk Paint makes transforming your home quick and doable even if you are short on time!

This mini IKEA Kitchen was a chalk paint flip using KILZ chalk style paint. In the tutorial I share more about the project and what you should know before you get started on your own IKEA play kitchen makeover.

Another quick Christmas ornament tutorial with chalk style paint. Make these cute Washi Tape Christmas Ornaments using wooden beads, chalk paint, and of course, washi tape! Showcase your prettiest washi tape rolls with these easy ornaments.