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    Home » Thrift Store Makeovers » Chippy Chalkboards with Chalk Art

    Chippy Chalkboards with Chalk Art

    Published by Gail | Published July 3, 2018 | Updated June 30, 2021
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    I love chippy chalkboards made from thrift store picture frames. Today I’m going to show you how to knock a bunch out at one time. Be sure to stay with me through the entire post because I have a great giveaway from our friends at Homeright.com .

    *this post contains affiliate links, read more here*

    How to make chippy chalkboards

    random picture frames

    I got a great deal on a bunch of picture frames recently. Some of them were 80% off.

     

    tools to turn picture frames into chalkboards

    Small hand  tools are perfect for dismantling frames.

    Remove Hardware and Glass

    remove staples from picture frames

    There were staples and points that needed to be removed carefully. Needle nose pliers were handy for pulling staples and more.

     

     

    take double frames apart

    This cute little gold frame was a double frame—I have no idea what it’s really called. I removed the smaller frame and discarded it. All the cardboard was put in the recycling bin and the glass was passed on to a friend that uses it in his business.

     

    Visit Homeright for Painting Details

    pile of thrift store picture frames

    Here’s the pile of frames I dismantled. Hop over to Homeright.com/diy  to see how I painted and distressed these frames to their chippy goodness! Bonus: You’ll see how easy it was to change these from picture frames to chalkboards. While you’re there check out all their latest projects completed by my blogger friends.

     

     

    picture frames make great chippy chalkboards

    I love, love, love how all these frames turned out. White was my color of choice, however I think reds and smoked glaze frames would also be very pretty!

     

    How to achieve chippy paint distressing

    secret distressing technique MyRepurposed Life.com

    Here’s my secret to getting the perfect distressed chippy paint and it works perfectly with the Super Finish Max Extra. It’s Petroleum Jelly! I applied it randomly with a cotton swab, then painted right over it. More details on the Homeright post Paint All The Things Picture Frames .

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    Install plywood chalkboard

    logan elite driver

    Adding the thin plywood to the picture frames to turn them into chalkboards was easy with my Logan Point Driver. I find that this point driver works much better than a staple gun, however if you only have that option—by all means use it.

     

    Embellish Chalkboard with Chalk Art

    chalk couture chalkology paste I love you This small chippy chalkboard gets easy artwork added using my white chalkology paste and this I Love You transfer. You simply apply the chalk paste, wipe off the excess and then carefully remove the transfer.

     

     

    stay awhile love grows here chalkboard art

    A really large chalkboard is decorated with white chalkology paste and two transfers, Stay Awhile and Love Grows Here. While doing large transfers, it’s best to do them one at a time so the chalk paste doesn’t dry out.

    Have you heard about our new Club Couture subscription service?

    Display Chippy Chalkboards with Chalk Art

    small picture frame redo into pretty chalkboard MyRepurposedLife.com

    Finally, I can have pretty chalkboards that are so easy to decorate! I love all of my Chalk Couture products. I believe Glendale will be the year of the chalkboards now that I can make them so pretty. The chalk paste is totally temporary unless I spray it with a poly sealant.

     

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    extra large white chippy chalkboard stay awhile MyRepurposedLife.com

    I love making chalkboards, they’re popular with my customers. This chippy chalkboard is hanging in my hall. I may not want to take it down!

    gail

    Related Content: Picture Frame Ideas For Home Decor and More

     

    This is a sponsored post for Homeright, but y'all know how much I love my paint sprayers. All projects and thoughts are from my own little head.

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    About Gail Wilson

    Hi, there! I’m Gail, the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. I’m obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believe that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again—myself included! I hope you’ll enjoy the journey and pick up a few tools along the way… literally!

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    1. Donna porter

      July 14, 2018 at 7:57 pm

      I would paint my bedroom suit I had as a small child. It is over 60 years old and this sprayer sure would make the work easier!

      Reply
    2. Cassandra D

      July 14, 2018 at 6:43 pm

      I would paint the nice dresser in my garage and then move it to the room.

      Reply
    3. Eileen Boyce

      July 14, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      I want to do picture frames too. I love painting rocks too.

      Reply
    4. Julie Waldron

      July 14, 2018 at 5:33 pm

      I would paint our dining room chairs.

      Reply
    5. Samantha

      July 14, 2018 at 5:00 pm

      I have a three year old that is so creative. I want to paint his table and the open wall in his room to turn them into a chalk board. He would love it and what a wonderful surprise! Thank you for this tip!

      Reply
    6. Samantha

      July 14, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      I have a couple things around here that need a new paint job. I love redoing furniture. I have a table right now I have been itching to paint.

      Reply
    7. Erin M

      July 14, 2018 at 11:56 am

      I have some old Adirondack chairs I would love to refinish.

      Reply
    8. Kimberly

      July 12, 2018 at 11:10 am

      Great ideas for those ubiquitous frames we all seem to find.

      Reply
    9. Helen

      July 11, 2018 at 5:33 pm

      Love the chalkboards! I want to make some! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Kathie Gates

      July 11, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      I would paint my dining room table and buffet.

      Reply
    11. Katihie Gates

      July 11, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      I just love your blog. Sometimes, I read so much I don't get anything done!!

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        July 16, 2018 at 11:14 am

        Thank you so much for the kind words Kathie! It means a lot to me. 🙂

        gail

    12. Gail

      July 11, 2018 at 2:11 pm

      The frames are lovely! I do have a project that will work with the Homeright sprayer. I picked up at an estate sale, a headboard and footboard. Really old, but in good shape. I plan on giving it a good cleaning and then painting it for the master bedroom. The Homeright sprayer would be a great help in completing the project!

      Gail, I love what you do!

      Regards,
      Gail B

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    13. Tess

      July 11, 2018 at 10:43 am

      What an easy and beautiful way to make chippy chalkboards! I would love to win this raffle! Thank you for this opportunity!

      Reply
    14. Kaycee

      July 05, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      Your chalkboards came out so pretty! It seems like the petroleum jelly makes the distressing so much easier, great tip! I hope you have a great time at Haven, and I’m looking forward to seeing what you were all up to there!!

      Reply
    15. Carol S

      July 05, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      What an awesome way to tie in your diy skills with the chalkology method. Really cool way to knock out a bunch of items all at one time. I didn't realize you could buy chalkboard plywood! Is it at home supply stores?
      I always enter the HomeRight giveaways. Would love, love any of their products for my stash of projects. Thanks for the opportunity!

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 05, 2018 at 5:36 pm

        Carol,

        Yes the big box stores sell chalkboard plywood. If you hop over to the homeright site to see the painting details you'll see that I painted my own plywood with chalkboard paint using my Finish Max. 🙂

        gail

    16. September Whisenant

      July 04, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      An IKEA Alex unit. I got it on clearance for a great price but it is the wrong color to go with n my craft room.

      Reply
    17. Kathy

      July 04, 2018 at 10:13 am

      We have a wood shed that was an Exlarge Play house for our sons. We turned it into a shed for all my garden decor,pots,chairs etc. It’s about 32 yrs old now and it’s time for another repaint. The Sprayer would make my work a lot easier to get the job done. Now picking out a new color (instead of barn red) will be Fun!

      Reply
    18. Terri Hughes

      July 03, 2018 at 11:53 pm

      I have a bookshelf that needs painting. The picture frames turned out great!

      Reply
    19. Michelle

      July 03, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      I could really use this for a bathroom refresh project that I’m working on. I have a lot of wainscoting to paint and have a few decor projects to finish it off.

      Reply
    20. Jennie

      July 03, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      I do chalkboards all the time Gail. Must try the paste and stencils though. Looks like a fun thing to do!

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 05, 2018 at 10:51 am

        It's not only fun Jennie, but oh so easy!

        gail

    21. Jennie

      July 03, 2018 at 11:21 am

      I love painting things using this technique. Thrift stores always have wooden boxes or cigar boxes. Line the inside with fabric or pretty paper. Paint Vaseline paint, antique a little, and glue a big brooch to the top, maybe some metal corners and done. I sold a lot of them when I had an Etsy shop, for jewelry, to hide the TV clickers, or whatever.

      Reply
    22. Sara

      July 03, 2018 at 8:46 am

      How timely is this post ! One of my step daughter's and I have been thrift shopping,attending auctions ,and scouring yard sales ,even free items for potential wedding decor for next Spring. Boxes of picture frames , baskets, lanterns, a birdcage and even a decorative wire castle along with hula hoops and wire lamp part rings . Hoping the heat wave backs off just a bit to spray paint. the Homeright Finish Max sure would be handy ! Here's hoping !

      Reply
    23. Judy Anbro

      July 03, 2018 at 8:45 am

      Wow love the chippy chalkboards! I am in the middle of painting my kitchen and I would use the paint gun for painting my cabinets!!

      Reply
    24. Claudine

      July 03, 2018 at 7:44 am

      These are terrific! You know what I love best about you're Homeright spray posts? How it is obvious that you use that sprayer a lot! That baby is painted up and well loved. lol I never like it when folks look like the sprayer is brand new. lol

      Reply

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