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Giveaway-Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint Workbook: A practical guide to mixing paint and making style choices

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Giveaway-Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint Workbook: A practical guide to mixing paint and making style choices

Leave a comment in today’s post by January 12th 2017 and you are in the running for this spiral bound notebook with pockets to sketch and keep your inspiration in.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Paint and sketch, stick and collect, write and reflect—Annie Sloan’s Paint Workbook is a creative journal for all of your colorful thoughts and design inspirations. Divided into six themed chapters—Bohemian and Vintage, Rustic Country, French Elegance, Traditional Swedish, Modern Retro and Warehouse, and Coastal—Annie gives you her own personal decorating hints and tips about the colors and elements that make up these key decorating styles. Whether you’re redecorating a room and can’t decide on the color scheme, covering some pillows and having problems choosing between fabrics, or simply in need of somewhere to sketch out your ideas, this workbook is a space in which you can jot down your thoughts, and play with different shades and patterns. There are pages on which you can write notes, stick in images, draw shapes, paint color samples, and experiment with your style. There are also six pocketed card dividers where you can store magazine cuttings, paint charts, and more. This beautifully designed journal will become a record of your creativity, as well as a chance to reflect upon your various projects. With handy decorating tips, drawings, and suggested activities, inspiration will come in abundance!

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  4. I have w projects at home that I’ve wanted to update with milk paint, so this book would be a great inspiration and help me to do it right..

  5. I just found out about Annie Sloan’s chalk paint, I would like to know more on the project I’m going to conquer (painting an armchair that is). Anyway, thank you for the chance to win this great book. Good luck to everyone who’s entered!????

  10. I’m alsways painting something/somewhere. This would be great to have more ideas and a place to store My ideas.

  12. I’ve been wanting to try the chalk paint on something but didn’t know where to start. This book would be so helpful.

  13. I am so excited… I have been watching AS Video’s on You Tube and I wanted to buy this book!!!! And am ready to learn!!!

  16. What a creative way to start off the New Year. I would love to win Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint Workbook! Thanks for the give-a-way.

  19. I think it would be a great way to organize my ideas and thoughts. Thanks for the chance to win it!

  20. I am excited for the opportunity to win this workbook. I have beeb interested in the Annie Sloan paints but don’t know where to start. Thank you.

  23. We took Annie Sloans Chalk paint to a 2nd hand table, it may have been a free find, with two leaves, and the results were so wonderful. This was a first time BIG project to shabby chic – repurposing. A book to hold and read would be FANTASTIC. thank you

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Book Review: Upcycle: 24 Sustainable DIY Projects – Eco-Friendly Design Meets Crafty Creativity

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If you’re someone who finds joy in transforming the old into something new, then Upcycle by Rebecca Proctor is a must-have for your creative bookshelf. This visually rich book is not your average recycled crafts guide—it’s a stylish celebration of eco-conscious design and modern sustainability through hands-on creativity.

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As someone who’s always looking for recycled home decor inspiration and ways to reduce landfill waste through crafting, I found this book incredibly refreshing. It’s not just about crafting for fun (although it is fun!)—it’s about mindful making. The focus on design-led upcycling means the projects are genuinely beautiful, not just cobbled together. These pieces could easily fit into a modern home or creative studio.

What I loved most was the way each designer shares the story behind their materials and their process, reminding us that there’s a narrative behind every reused object. The photography is bold and professional, making this book not just a tutorial guide, but also an inspiring coffee table book for fellow eco-conscious makers.

Upcycle is a creative manifesto for sustainable living, perfect for artists, designers, and DIY lovers who believe in the power of reuse. Whether you’re repurposing for the planet or simply love the beauty of unique handmade pieces, this book will leave you full of ideas.