My project this weekend was to make a chalkboard. I saw this one at work, and fell in love immediately! This one came from a fancy schmancy store and probably cost more than a tank of gas.
I knew I had to make one. I have been keeping my eyes peeled for something oval so I could mix up some chalk board paint and go to town. But I was in luck when I saw this chalkboard at the 99 Cent Store.
It came with chalk and everything! I peeled off the border and started working on removing the glue. Does anyone have a DIY recipe for Goo Gone? That would have helped! I sprayed the clay flowers and leaves that I made with cream colored spray paint. When they dried I applied acrylic paints. Olive green on the leaves and tan on the flowers. I wiped off a lot of the paint on the flowers.
I used a ribbon to trim the edges of the chalkboard.
All finished!
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Wow! Yours is just as lovely as the expensive one. Great job at making your own version! I love chalkboards – I hadn’t thought of a making a little door sign before. So cute!
Oh and thanks for visiting my blog!
This is an amazing transformation! I would have totally passed over the HSM board and said “Now Really, who thought that was a good idea?” !! Well DOne and following you as well. BTW thank you so much for the kind words about my blog and my little drop-leaf table. Too sweet!
Kim@reposhture.blogpsot.com
Your chalkboard door sign is adorable! Love the trim around the edge.
Oh my gosh! This is beautiful. I think yours is much prettier then the store bought one. Thanks for linking to the Our Favorite Things Link Party.
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