This post is sponsored by Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint. As always all ideas, projects and opinions are 100% my own.
I’m having so much fun decorating my new house for Christmas this year. I keep finding new spots to add a little extra Christmas cheer and lots of excuses to go shopping and create new things! My new vintage window vignette with these adorable chalky finish painted sled has me singing “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!” While we aren’t likely to get much snow here in Texas, at least my porch will look super cute this holiday season.
The other day I went to Michaels looking for the paper mache deer head I really wanted and should have bought months ago when I first spotted it (don’t you hate it when that happens!) and of course they didn’t have It, so as I was staring at the shelf willing it to appear I spotted this cute little wooden sled and decided it would be a great addition to my Christmas décor. This is such an easy project and I know you’ll love creating your own Chalky Finish Painted Christmas Sled, so let’s get to it!
I picked up some of my favorite paint, DecoArt chalky finish paint in red, gray, and white while I was at Michaels and headed home to transform my new sled.
First I lightly sanded the wooden sled so that the paint would easily adhere to the surface. Then I painted a base coat of white. I’ve found that these wooden surfaces suck up the paint so having a primer helps.
Next, I used the Gray chalky finish color to paint the rails of the sled.
Then, I painted the sled with the red chalky finish paint. I painted it with 2 coats.
After the sled was painted and dry I sanded it to give it a more vintage look and then used a rag to wipe on the dark brown cream wax to seal and age my little sled.
Once I was happy with the look of the sled I tied a sprig of Christmas greenery to the top.
I love how my cute little sled turned out, but it definitely looked lonely all by its self, so I decided to update my vintage window with a new saying for Christmas. I cut out Let it Snow in gold vinyl on my 
Now I have a festive new vignette for my little desk that hangs out on my porch.
Do you add new holiday décor every year or do you stick with the same things you already have? If you are looking for more chalk paint ideas and inspiration to add a little extra cheer to your home this year head check out DecoArt and then head to Michaels for tons of surfaces you can add your personal touch to.
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I have some frames to decorate
furniture!
I’ve got two bed side tables that would love fresh coats of paint. Thanks for a great giveaway!
That sled turned out so super cute! I’d love to try the chalky paint on a few picture frames.
I just paint for ALL my projects! Probably start with some antique picture frames they are waiting for me!
The Furniture of my bedroom
I have a pair of small end tables I would love to transform!
I would like to try something for my boys room.
I have some patio chairs that I’d love to redo!
I have some oldwooden boat paddles that I bought at a going out of business sale that I would love to repaint.
I have a desk that needs a good coat of paint.
my ugly furniture!!
I would love to transform an old crib I have to make into a bench or a daybead,, I am not sure which yet
Honestly I love crafts but I’m not that creative so I would look on Pintrest for fun new projects!!
I have a dresser I’d like to redo
An old coffee table!
I have a nightstand that I would love to paint.
Some shelves that I’d like to hang up…with a different color of course!
I would love to use it on my girls bedroom furniture
I would like to touch up my dresser!
I have an old table to paint
frames!
an old bench
I have several old frames that I would love to give a makeover!
Picture frames, end tables, shelves, the list is endless. Thanks for the chance to win.
I would love to redo an old chest that I’ve had for ages!
I have a child’a rocking chair from my childhood that I would love to use this on for my twins
I would like to re paint a toy box.
I have a stool I need to revamp.
I have a dresser I’d love to fix up as well as two nightstand tables!
I would love to redo an old side table.
I have a TON of things to re-do! I have an old trunk, some frames, and old wicker chairs that I’d love to put on our front porch, but they need some help! Thanks so much for the giveaway!!
I would love to give some old end tables a funky finish 🙂
I’d love to paint some shelves with it.
I would love to fix up an old dresser
I have an end table that could definitely use a makeover!
picture frames they make great gifts
This is seriously like my dream contest!! I absolutely LOVE to paint and it can get to be an expensive hobby. I’ve also never gotten to try this brand before and that chalky finish looks amazing!! Thank you do much for doing this amazing giveaway!!
A table
Wow!! Your sled turned out fantastic! I’d love to try this technique on a child-size rocker I’ve had forever but could never decided what to do with. Now that you’ve inspired me, I think it would look great as a decoration next to the tree. 🙂
I would like to transform a treasure chest I have.
I would paint photo frames or kid’s furniture.
I have a “vintage” entertainment center I need to upgrade. And by vintage I mean lovely 80s style bleached oak, complete with smoked glass doors. It’s a ginormous eyesore that I can’t wait to transform.
I have a small dresser that i would love to redo.
I have an old dresser that I would love to update.
a cabinet
window to use as frames
I have a dresser that needs to be redone..
I would love to use these to make small squares on a wall. Thank you!
This would work perfect on that hall tree I walk past everyday mumbling, I really should DO something with this…
I have a large mirror that I would love to re-do
I would start small with some shelves
I found this old, funky looking chair at a yard sale…would love to transform it into something I’d be proud of to sit in the corner of my living room!
i would love to transform my bed headboard!!!
I would love to paint some old picture frames I have. I have several that are scuffed/scratched and could desperately use a new finish! 🙂
I’d like to transform some holiday decorations.
I just picked up a little dresser that needs refinished – I would LOVE to use some of this paint on it!
I would love to create a frame wall for some photos I have with painted frames
I have two small end tables that need to be repainted
An old decorative stepping stool
I would use the paint to revamp some old frames and do a little re-decorating. I would make some of my old stuff look new! I would spend time crafting and creating instead of watching tv!
I have a coffee table and some frames that need a makeover, thanks!