Chalk Paint Coastal Tree

Hey friends! I am here to share a simple DIY project with you today! Collecting objects from nature is something our family loves to do. Creating home decor with those objects is budget-friendly and gives you unique pieces that only you will have.

Let’s get started with the tutorial.

Supplies you will need:

Piece of plywood cut to your desired size

Chalk paint, paint brush, sandpaper, wood of various sizes for tree

Sealer for topcoat, of your choice

CeCe Caldwell Chalk Paint in Blue Montana Sky.

A piece of plywood.

Pieces of wood to make the tree shape. These pieces were collected by my kiddos, making it a special memento when finished.

Remove paint from the original container and mix with a bit of water in a bowl. Adding a bit of water will help the paint spread easier, as chalk paint is of a thicker consistency. Start applying the paint and cover entire surface.

The fun part-watching the chalk paint dry.

Isn’t that neat? The variations of drying: lighter areas have dried and the darker are still wet.

Next is the wash over the top. Layering paint colors is such a creative process. To apply a wash, water down a small amount of paint to the consistency of colored water. Brush on the piece, intentionally not covering the entire surface. CeCe Caldwell Seattle Mist chalk paint was used.

Then, take a rag and wipe off the excess paint used for the wash. Let dry.

Place your wood pieces on your plywood to create the desired shape of your tree. Hot glue the pieces on.

Now comes the final topcoat.

I love using General Finishes Flat topcoat poly. It leaves a low luster finish to the surface. Other poly products I have used are very shiny once dry, which is not my preference.