Thursday, February 25, 2010

I heart chalkboard paint!

Can I just tell you how much I LOVE chalkboard paint? It's so versatile! You can use it anywhere!


At one of my many thrifty outings, I found this frame buried at GoodWill for 3 bucks. It was just plain wood, so I jazzed it up a bit with some white acrylic paint and some distressing (which I also love to do). Then I spray painted the glass in the frame with some random color of spray paint, just to give it some texture. And then topped it off with a couple coats of chalkboard paint. I placed it on an easel (which I also got at GoodWill), and tada! My little inspirational chalkboard!


I wrote "relax..." on there to remind myself to take a chill pill once in a while. I am sure my husband can vouch for that! What can I say? I'm a mom to a toddler who gets a little stressed.

I just know there are many more uses of chalkboard paint. Please share some of your creative ways you used chalkboard paint. I always welcome new ideas!

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7 comments:

  1. My Casa BellaFebruary 26, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Very nice, I like how you painted the frame, that would look nice on my, ahem, I mean on a kitchen counter......:)
    Welcome to blog world. Its fun! Just remember to be you and don't get discouraged if it takes a while to get people to find you. They will.
    Arlene

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  2. JenFebruary 26, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I definitely needed that! :0)

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  3. TLFMarch 31, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Hi!! Visiting from Just A Girl..
    Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. RachelleApril 2, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Oh, love the chalkboard!! :)

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  5. AnonymousApril 3, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    This looks great. I am thinking of doing a chalkboard but was wondering about using glass as the base. What do you think are the chances of it breaking if the chalkboard was actually used frequently?
    Donna from Australia

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  6. decorating diva {aka deanna}July 12, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    hi, just found you on fingerprints on the fridge, love the chalkboards. here's a link to my chalkboard in my kitchen. this was one of my first posts, so please excuse the un -polished look! thanks!
    http://cottageromance.blogspot.com/2010/03/first-time-blogger-long-time-reader.html

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  7. Brislane InteriorsAugust 22, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Hi, I love your chalkboard frame! We've been making chalkboard frames as well and they are a big hit! Ques for you...why did you paint the glass with reg spray paint first? We've just been using chalkboard paint on the glass. Just wondering if there is a little trick we aren't aware of.
    Oh and I love the three frames you have on your laundry room wall - stunning!
    Beth
    Brislane Interiors

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