Egg cartons have so many uses in my house. I often use it as a drying rack for a paint project or even as storage for small items in a drawer. I love the shape and were so happy to incorporate it into my hand-printed gift wrap series.
Upon closer inspection I realized that if you turn the carton upside down it makes perfectly spaced circles.
We have used these three colors from the Annie Sloan Chalk PaintĀ® palette.Ā Shop your chalk paint online here!
Louis Blue – Pair this pastel with white for a fine Rococo look or combine with brights for a vintage retro aesthetic.
Antoinette – This soft pale pink takes inspiration from the dusky wall colors and decorative pieces of 18th century French interiors.
Provence – Recalling the shutters and doors of the South of France, this color works equally well for a modern look.
You will need:
Egg carton | Unprinted newspaper | Annie Sloan Chalk PaintĀ®
Step 1:
Simply paint the back of the cartons circles in different colors with a brush.
Step 2:
Turn the carton back up and stamp it on your sheet of unprinted newspaper. Apply even pressure on the carton when stamping. Repeat the pattern. You might have to re-apply the paint as you go along.
Step 3:
I color dipped a paraffin lamp wick to finish off the gift. Simply dilute a bit of Annie Sloan Chalk PaintĀ® with some water. Add theĀ lamp wick, submerge it into the mixture and let it soak for a few minutes. Then hang up to dry and voila!
I simply love the final effect! It’s like wax seals in different colors and makes a fun and playful pattern.
Happy styling,