Most people would walk right past. It's dated and odd shaped but I knew it would make a great chalkboard. It was only $15. I couldn't buy the materials cheaper than that for something this large.
To make it over, I painted the frame with Annie Sloan's Pure White. Then followed Martha Stewart's recipe for homemade chalkboard paint. I already had the paint and unsanded grout. Here is a hint when making your own chalkboard paint. I used a tea strainer to mash out any lumps in the grout. This makes it less lumpy when painting. I applied 3 coats of the chalkboard paint with a little sanding in between. Now that it was complete, I knew the perfect spot for it was in my stairway.
As you can see, it really is a large chalkboard. I decided to put down some bible verses that I need to be reminded of every now and then.
It can really have a lot written on it. I plan on putting some shorter quotes on it for my children. Maybe now that I had to put a hole in the wall for this, I can go ahead and start planning a little photo gallery up the stairway.
Thanks for checking it out. I'm sharing over at:
what a great repurposing
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thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!
alison
Super cute- I bought a very similar vintage print and did the same exact thing with it! Love big chalkboards too! Thanks for sharing at FNF :)
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ReplyDeleteI think it looks great!! I would have bought it too! You are right you couldn't buy the materials to make one yourself. Very nice frame!
All the Best,
Christine
i so love this project and the scripture and all the positive inspiration it stirs up in me. bravo!
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michele
Hi, and thanks for coming by my blog - I see we both had chalkboards on the brain this week! That is a big one - I like where you put it, you'll see it all the time!
ReplyDeletethat looks fabulous! I, too, love huge chalkboards =)
ReplyDelete$15 is a great deal for such a huge chalkboards! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the location you chose for your chalkboard. Thanks for the tip on making your own chalkboard paint. I just may have those incredients in my basement.
ReplyDeleteLoving it!!
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