6 Week Pinterest Challenge - week 1

I'm feeling refreshed after a great weekend in the mountains. Sad to say I totally missed my first week of the 6 Week Pinterest Challenge, so here I am starting late. You can check out my ideas here.

I decided to start on my chevron mailbox first. An easy project and since I'm on holidays this week for spring break with my minions, my oldest could help.

 Here's my before. Not too bad for most, but not my style.

I set my oldest to paint the base coat. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, close to Paris Grey. I'm sure I tinted this can a bit darker. 

This was her first coat, I think I may have to touch up a few spots. Quicker to touch up, then do my self. So no complaints to her.

I wish I would have taken a picture with my graph, but you can check out this post by Mommy is Coo Coo. I did the same thing. Drew a graph and connect the lines to make stripes. Super easy. After I painted the white on (by hand with a small brush), I touch up the grey over any remaining pencil marks. Easy peasy.

Here is my before and after.

I'm thinking our house numbers on the front, or a monogram M. Decisions?

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6 Week Pinterest Challenge

Hello. Hope your feeling ambitious? I think I am. Megin over at vmg206 is challenging her readers to a Pinterest Challenge. Pick 6 Pins this week that you will commit to make over the next 6 weeks. Every week post a picture of the Pin and your project! Super easy.

 I love to Pin, but don't really follow through with them. I have decided all of my projects will benefit my home or that I would really love to make. Warning- I may not follow this order.

1. Arrow Sign- I'm going to do this with dollar store signs. Cheap DIY.

2. Puppy Bed- I have a vintage octagon table I have been saving for this project. Cali will love it!

3. Bedazzled Light Switch Plate- Do I have to say more?

4. Door Mat Decor- Spray painted door mat. Very Chic.

5. Chevron Mailbox- Wait till you see mine right now.

6. Lake Sign- I'm thinking I'll grab a door from the Re-Store and get started. I have a close friend that would love this! 

I think I'll have my work cut out for me. Wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by and take care.