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DIY Wooden Chocolate Bar

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It’s time for the DIY Project Parade and I can’t wait to see what’s been keeping you busy. Have a touch of spring fever? Easter is right around the corner and it’s not too soon to decorate. This week, when reviewing Valspar’s new line of spray paint, I created a faux-chocolate centerpiece to welcome spring.

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Materials:

  • Scrap wood (mine is 1 x 5 1/2 x 17)
  • Scrap trim
  • Thin wooden letters spelling “chocolate” (found at craft store)
  • wood glue (Gorilla Glue)
  • Valspar Spray Paint (color:  gloss/roasted coffee…but it’s the perfect ‘chocolate’ brown)
  • 2 thrift store bunnies

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1. Sand the edges of scrap 1×4. (I sanded after I glued everything together but I recommend this being the first step.)

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2. Using a miter saw, I cut the thin trim pieces to create a 3D border on my piece of scrap wood (lightly sand cut edges).

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3. Glue border and letters spelling ‘chocolate’ and let dry.

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4. Spray paint the faux ‘chocolate bar’ and thrift store bunnies and allow to dry. I start with spraying the bottoms and/or backsides then spray what’s seen (the top/the front) last.

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I love this paint! Fast drying, no drips and no sore trigger finger. The “roasted coffee gloss” looks just like chocolate, doesn’t it? Perfect!

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The ‘chocolate’ bar might make a re-appearance at Halloween or for a birthday party accent too.

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Looks good enough to eat, right?

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I’ll be watching for teeth marks in my Easter decor!  {caution: do not eat!}

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Easter DIY Project Ideas:

Happy Spring, DIY friends! Rounding up a collection of Easter DIY & decorating inspiration for my DIYShowOff friends.

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I don’t know about you, but I feel renewed! These longer days and the bright sunshine just fill my soul with so much happiness and motivation! I’m so ready to put winter behind me! It’s the perfect day to take a walk down memory lane at some DIYShowOff Easter inspiration:

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Time for some seasonal//holiday decorating! Do you set out some decorative bunnies, crosses or spring flowers this time of year? I love freshening up our home with seasonal decorative accessories.

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Do you love handmade gifts as much as I do? I love the thought and love behind gift giving. These snuggle bunnies are so cute. Tip: edit the tutorial to put a little pocket in the front with a felt carrot or flower for changing out the essential oils.

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A couple of twigs, twine and a few rocks can give your container or succulent garden a faith based vignette and reminder of the reason for the season. xo

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SO easy! Create an iron on personalization, grab a t-shirt. Easy peasy basket liner for any occasion.

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A moss bunny transforms a floral arrangement and works all spring long. Adorable!

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dip-dyed inspired Easter egg

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A trip down DIYShowOff memory lane! This is an oldie but goodie!

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A real look and cute accent piece! Add it to your mantelscape for a whimsical touch.

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Pop over to see more spring DIY inspiration…

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