31 Days of Paint #31 Series Recap

31 Days of Paint 2012 has been a testimonial, of sorts, to the power of paint. I have used paint to transform so many things. In this series, I have shown examples of my personal paint projects and projects that other DIYers have tackled. I hope that I have conveyed to you how simple and effective painting something... anything really, can be. From a simple "paint dipped spoon" to painting Hollywood's Iconic Sign.

I have touched on spray paint, chalk paints, paint stripper, glazing, paint mediums and stencils. I have shown kitchen projects to nursery projects; painting walls, rugs, furniture, art and home accessories and I still feel that there is so much more to share.

I will continue this topic until you tell me you are sick of it, OK? I will still blog about home decor, crafts and art and life... but paint will always be on the top of my list of topics.

Since the first 2 days of the series were just introductions, I didn't include them in this list. If you'd like to see them: Day 1 and Day 2.

31 Days of Paint 2012

Dresser goes Green	Changing Table Painte To Match	Be Sweet Sign & Chalkpaint Recipe	Unpainting
Hollywood Sign Restoration	Using Glaze	Creating Old Chippy Paint	Perfectly Imperfect Paint
Painting A Rug	Baking Soda Chalk Paint Video	Elmer's Glue Crackle Paint Technique	Kitchen paint art projects
3 Amazing Painting Tutorials	Chalk Board Art	Painted Knife Block	DIY Mercury Glass & Painted Jars
Paint Dipped Spoons	#21 Hollywood Sign update	Knife Burst Mirror Tutorial	#23 Corner Cabinet Revived with Paint
#22 Painting Numbers	Nautical Theme Stenciled Towels	Bed turned Bench Painted Furniture	Quotes Painted On Furniture
Painted Lamp	#29 Stenciled Walls	Paint By Number Collections	Hollywood Sign Progress

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I hope I inspired you to get out there and paint something, like I do in summer; right on the lawn for all the word to see. Transform, revive and restore with paint; you will be so happy you did!

Happy Painting!

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31 Days of Paint #30 Progress on Hollywood Sign Restoration

Thank you for coming back to my 31 Days of Paint Series. If you want to see it from the beginning, just click HERE. Tomorrow I will recap the entire series. Today we are checking in on the Hollywood sign.

The Hollywood Sign’s facelift is in full-swing, with the H and first L now completely painted and the O and second L in progress.

Graffiti on the H of the Sign is one just one of the reasons for this restoration project. 

Painters began by applying a stripping agent that helped to dissolve the existing coatings – up to five coats of paint in some places. The coatings were carefully removed by hand scraping, then pressure washed, leaving a smooth and clean corrugated metal base. These guys are up on scaffolding as high as 45 feet up. Notice the harasses? You'd never get me up there!

The top half of the L looking good after being stripped of paint.

 

Once the H was completely bare, Sherwin-Williams Pro-Cryl® primer was applied. This acrylic primer is specially designed for surfaces where rust and corrosion resistance is critical.  Next, the letter was painted with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Emerald Exterior paint in High Reflective White.

 

The vivid white finish is visible from a distance, and the completion of the H and first L shows how the Sign’s refurbishment will continue to enhance the Los Angeles skyline for years to come.

The Hollywood sign restoration will be an ongoing series ending with a time lapse video of the process. Click the button in my side bar if you would like to follow the progress of this historic restoration.

Happy Painting!

31 Days of Paint #29 Stenciled Walls

 

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Stenciled Walls

Every since I saw this adorable stenciled chinoiserie powder room by Tiffany Worthwhile Domicile, I have been obsessed with stenciled walls. See the entire room HERE.  I have not been brave enough to try it. But these samples from Pinterest are really motivating.

Source: iheartorganizing.blogspot.com via Rani on Pinterest

Joe was leaning over my shoulder while I was surfing pinterest and said this is the one he likes the best. I like it too. See I Heart Organizing's the tutorial HERE. We both thought that she started with a blue wall and stenciled on the white. It was actually the opposite.

Source: thelilhousethatcould.com via Jana on Pinterest

This polka dot stencil is used in a closet and turned out just adorable. See the tutorial HERE.

Source: google.com via Amy on Pinterest

This is my favorite. It's big and bold.

I also searched YouTube for stenciled walls and found this video from Stencil 1, showing how they stenciled 99 rooms in a New York hotel. The graphics are stunning.

 

Happy Painting!

31 Days of Paint #28 Paint By Number

Thank you for coming back to my 31 Days of Paint Series. If you want to see it from the beginning, just click HERE.

 

I love gallery walls. I have one in my living room of family photos. Have you seen these Paint by Number gallery walls? 

 

Linda from My Crafty Home Life created this vintage Paint by Number gallery wall for the One Room Challenge, see it HERE.

Linda got her inspiration from this Shannon Berrey designed Paint By Numbers Bedroom, see it HERE. There are even Paint by Number inspired pillows in this room!

Source: houseobsession.wordpress.com via Rose on Pinterest

 

 

I love the coloring in this room, the pictures bring out the blues and wood tones.

Source: flickr.com via Amy on Pinterest

This is a wide variety of Paint by Number paintings, grouping them together gives them purpose.

Source: parisapartment.wordpress.com via Karen on Pinterest

I would love a wall of french inspired pieces like the one above. I would even be willing to paint them myself. Did you know you can still purchase Paint by Number kits? I found some HERE. However, I think the best ones are the vintage ones that you find at thrift and antique shops.

Source: designsponge.com via Abby on Pinterest

Wouldn't it be fun to add a paint by number to a table like this?

 

 

Have you ever painted a Paint by Number? I did when I was a teen. I may just have to try it again! They are so nostalgic. If you are looking for information on a particular Paint by Number, I found a Paint by Number Museum HERE.

Ever considered bringing the nostalgia of Paint by Numbers into your home?

 

Happy Painting!