Welcome to my Garden Stencil Paint GIVEAWAY!

When my friend Donna at Funky Junk Interiors asked if I was interested in trying and sharing her new Garden and Potting Shed Stencils, I said, YES please! And when she said she was happy to give away a set of her stencils to one of YOU, along with Fusion Mineral Paint--I said, WIN-WIN!

I knew I wanted to try the stencils on an old wheelbarrow that I could plant with colorful annuals.   I didn't have a wheelbarrow to use (although, I did try to convince hubby that one of ours could become a planter)...
But, thankfully a few days ago the husband did find one on Craigslist for me for $5 (I guess he's a keeper)!

I chose to paint the wheelbarrow a color that would "coordinate" with the surroundings, but not blend in too much.  I wanted a lighter color so the flowers would not get too hot and dry out too quickly.  Little Speckled Frog from the new Fusion Mineral Paint Tones For Tots Color Collection was perfect.  I wanted a little more texture tot he paint--not a smooth finish--so I used a bristle brush.  I did paint the inside of the wheelbarrow too, just a quick coat.

The thing I love most about Fusion Mineral Paint (well, besides the coverage, colors, and the built-in finish) is how smooth of a finish you can get with it.  Other mineral and chalk paints tend to be so thick that you can only achieve a smooth finish with sanding. Use a nylon brush for a smoother finish.

I painted the metal parts of the wheelbarrow in the Little Speckled Frog and then used Soap Stone for the handles or wood parts of the wheelbarrow and also for the stencil.  Y'all, Old Sign Stencils are the highest quality stencils out there.  They will last forever and they mix and match so well with other sets so you have lots of options!

While Fusion Mineral Paint has a built in finish, I did give the wheelbarrow an extra coat of a clear, spray on finish intended for metal and outdoor use.

Tip--when planting a large container, add empty aluminum cans in the bottom to take up space, provide drainage and make the planter not quite so heavy.  

This little robin seemed happy with my finished project and so was I.

NOW, it is your chance to win free stencils AND paint!

You have THREE chances to win! 
1.) Leave a comment here on my blog telling me what you want to stencil.
2.) Visit Old Sign Stencils and come back HERE and and tell me which stencil is your favorite.
3.) Visit Fusion Mineral Paint and come back HERE and comment with your favorite color.

This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the USA, 18 years or older.  Void where prohibited. Each blog will draw one name from their comments, which will be pooled together to pick one ultimate winner. This giveaway ends Sunday, June 5th, midnight Pacific, and winner will be emailed and announced on this post Tuesday, June 7th.  Good luck and happy stenciling!

Please check out the other great bloggers participating in the Garden Stencil Launch.  You can enter on each of their sites to win too!  Enjoy and good luck!

Funky Junk Interiors

Grit Antiques

Homeroad

Inspired by Charm

Organized Clutter

Garden Up Green

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