Tip: Easy Homemade Chalk Paint
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I love this green!!
Me, too! It's a Valspar color from LOWES called Betsy Ross' house moss. I thought Betsy Ross' mildew sounded funnier!
I love that you made your own, you're inspiring me to try too!
I also love your choice color of green! Good Job!
Thanks everyone fornhe positive feedback! Too bad the photo loaded sideways and that it wasn't a very good angle to begin with.
As to the baking soda measurement, I said I used 1/4 c but I truly think you could use a little less. Just depends on how much texture you want in your paint.