Sunday, January 29, 2012

Chalkboard Crazy

Like so many in " Blogland" I have become crazy for chalkboards.
I bought my first chalkboard paint last fall.
My first project was a bit of a bust.
I took an ugly picture that Hubby picked up at a sale ( he thought it was cool, I did not ).
I painted the frame pink ( I'm not really a "pink person") and painted the glass with 4 coats of chalkboard paint.
When I said it was a bust , I meant that literally.
I broke the glass putting it back in the frame :(

Then I found this on Pinterest ~
old trays from thrift stores, add chalkboard paint, done ~ how fun!

Trays from the thrift store painted with chalkboard paint !
Eureka !

I just happened to have some ( imagine that ).

I also had a wooden one that I had picked up somewhere ( shrug ).





In my opinion , it doesn't matter what you paint with chalkboard paint , you are going to have to give it 4-5 coats.
I've painted metal , wood and glass.

It's time consuming , but the end product is SO cool.


My wooden tray.


It doesn't show in this photo , but this round tray ( metal) has embossed flowers around the center.
I also picked up the pear plate at the thrift store.
I have a habit of picking up anything with a pear on it . ( shrug again )


White dove. ( thrift store again ).
I found my McCoy lamp last summer at a second hand store .
I almost didn't buy it .
Thank God Emily convinced me to.
She knows me well and said I would regret it if I didn't.
She was right , I would have.
The printable I found on a linky party ( why don't I write these things down ? )
I left a comment thanking them , if you are reading and it is yours , please let me know, I would love to give you credit.
Here's why I love this quote.
Not because it is from an Edgar Allen Poe poem ( he's a little dark for me ) , but for Christmas Sis gave me Stevie Nicks' new CD ( love Stevie ) one of my favorite songs on the CD is called Annabel Lee and she wrote it based on this Poe poem.
So when I saw this , I knew I had to print it and use it in my Valentine decor.
I think I've done more Valentine decorating this year than ever before...

Last chalkboard (s) ~


Two thrift store silver trays.
The smaller one has some awesome floral detail on the edge, but again , it doesn't show in the photo.



I need to add a little more to the China cabinet , looks a little bare without the Christmas light and garland.



Have you used chalkboard paint ?
What have you turned into a chalkboard?
I've seen doors , walls , even a refrigerator painted with chalkboard paint.
The possibilities are endless....


Linking to these great parties :
More the Merrier Monday@DIY Home Sweet Home http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
So Very Creative Party Time @ So Creative http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/
Meet Me Monday @ You're Talking Too Much http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/
Amaze Me Monday @ DittleDattle http://dittledattle.blogspot.com/
What's in the GunnySack@The Gunny Sack http://www.thegunnysack.com/
Meet Me Monday @ You're Talking Too Much http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/
Newbie Party @ DebbieDoos http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill http://alderberryhill.blogspot.com/
Show Off Your Stuff @ Fireflies and Jellybeans http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ Primp http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/
Your Whims Wednesday @ My Girlish Whims http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/
Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage http://www.abeachcottage.com/
Talent Tuesday @ Vintage Wanna Be http://www.vwbblog.com/
Party Time Tuesday @ Northern Cottage http://www.northerncottage.net/
Trash to Treasure Tuesday @ Sassy Sites http://sassysites.blogspot.com/








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16 comments:

  1. Really cute! I recently did a chalkboard tray too, and I love the shape of them :)

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    1. Aren't they fun Steph ?! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  2. This is great. I am also obsessed with chalkboards! I just posted a new post on my obsession with chalkboards as well. I would love for you to come over and check it out!
    http://theconsignerdesigner.blogspot.com/2012/01/lets-chalk-about-it-part-deux.html
    Great job!

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    1. Jen , I think chalkboards are the flavor of the week in "blogland" this week . I loved yours and commented on your post. Thanks for stopping by . I hope you visit aagain soon :)

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  3. LOVe this idea. How cute! They really make a statement too. I love chalkboards. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  4. Very cute! I've been meaning to do something like this for my gallery wall but never got to it. You just prompted me to get back on track.

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    1. Go for it Sherry ! I love a gallery wall and these would be a perfect compliment to it. Thanks for commenting :)

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  5. I have never used chalkboard paint. I want to paint my ugly fridge with it. Just scared it will break.

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    1. I actually saw a pin on Pinterest where they painted a frig with it . Post back if you do , I would love to see it ! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. like these I am going to try to do some of this myself come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  7. These are gorgeous Dawn - thank you for stopping by my blog and your sweet comment. Im your newest follower - please follow back if you get a chance. Take care xx Nat
    http://northshoredays.blogspot.com

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  8. I'm chalkboard crazy too! I haven't done any for a while though and I've been wondering what to do next!

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  9. I love chalkboard, and have used it many times. I painted both my pantry doors with it and use it to keep track of inventory. Used it for small signs to hang to say "smile" etc. I just love it, and yours are so cute. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday's Best!

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