Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Finally...Chalk

It’s true. I finally made a chalkboard…

I found this picture and frame at Savers for $2.99. The picture is horrible, but I love the frame.

I unscrewed the back and tried to remove the picture. That sucker was glued down tight!

I ended up leaving the picture because no one will be able to see it behind the chalkboard…but I know it’s there.
I used a small roller to cover the glass with the chalkboard paint. 4 coats. I don’t mess around.

Meanwhile, I primed the frame and then sprayed it with Krylon’s Ocean Breeze…and then it got rained on!

Yep. I went outside to do a second coat and it was raining! Good thing the frame is plastic!
I glazed the frame with Minwax Dark Walnut stain and sprayed it down with some poly.

I added the chalkboard and screwed the backing back on…and ta-da!

The first piece in my newly painted office!



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12 comments:

  1. Faith, Trust, and a Little Pixie DustJuly 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Very cool! You are definitely a "kindred spirit". I love to fix up thrift store stuff.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  2. Stacy OrndorffJuly 19, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I love this! I found you through Polly Wanna Crafter Link-Up party. I'm your newest follower!

    I have a giveaway going on over here if you want to check it out: http://homeplussomething.blogspot.com/2011/07/diy-t-shirt-extender-tutorial-giveaway.html

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  3. Ellen Stewart (aka Ellie/El/e/Mrs. Seaman)July 19, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Love the oval. It makes it unique!

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  4. Andrea @ Keepin it ThriftyJuly 19, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    LOVE IT!!!!!! you did such a good job!

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  5. CynthiaJuly 19, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Too cute! I'm sure it will look great in your office.

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  6. MelissaJuly 20, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    It turned out so cute!! I love it!

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  7. Julia @ 551EastdesignJuly 20, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love working with chalkboard paint! Great job:)

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  8. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeJuly 21, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I'm so grateful that you linked up in this week's Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :) This awesome post totally rocked the party!

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  9. Tonia @ TheGunnySack.comJuly 22, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    It turned out great! How cool that we both used the same frame, painted it the same color and made different things with it!!

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  10. Rach HJuly 22, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    THat's a huge transformation! Very cute. It looks very quality. thanks for linking at Once Upon a Weekend!

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  11. Rach HJuly 22, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    ps - i'm totally following your blog now!

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  12. LesleyJuly 26, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Awesome!
    The same thing happens to me every single time I leave something outside to dry. It always rains! I'm happy your frame was plastic!
    Thanks for sharing this at my party, sweets!

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