DIY Growth Chart

by Beckyjunque

I went to our local Home Depot and bought a 6' by 7" already cut. Then I faux stained it using milk paint . I mix one fork full of milk paint to 3x's water ratio mix mix mix. Then brush it on nod let it dry about 15 minutes then I take a sanding sponge , that has already been used a few times (so super fine) and wet sand using hemp oil. Then I take a pair of old pantyhose and rub in the hemp oil. Creating this amazing farmhouse faux stain ;). I am working on a full video tutorial for the growth chart , can't wait to share more!

I measured and hand painted lines and made simple number stencils using the computer.

Here it is all done, I did the black in Milk Paint, no bonding agent since it's raw wood.

diy growth chart, crafts, home decor, repurposing upcycling, We have our DIY growth chart next to the hutch my grandfather built and I gave new life too with some paint

We have our DIY growth chart next to the hutch my grandfather built and I gave new life too with some paint :)

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Amy Ogden-Paparone on Mar 03, 2014
I love this, and think i'm going to make one for when I have grandchildren. And I think i'll make it 7ft tall because my boys would be off the "chart" on a 6ft one :) Thanks so much for posting!

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- Beckyjunque on Mar 18, 2014
  @Amy Ogden-Paparone your welcome :) thank you ! just did a post on how to make the stain today xoxo http://junque-in-the-trunk.blogspot.com/2014/03/farmhouse-stain-tutorial.html
  
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- Amy Ogden-Paparone on Mar 18, 2014
  @beckyjunque going to look right now :)
  
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