Today, we have a great project from a new friend of mine, Rebecca from You Are Talking Too Much.
I am so excited to be guest-posting today! I have never been a "guest blogger" for anyone....ever. You may soon find out why. Luckies. Thank you Gail!
I am Rebecca and I hope you have heard of my blog, "You Are Talking Too Much". I enjoy sharing my DIY attempts and blending it with humor and reality. Today, I will keep it short and sweet and just share a fun, inexpensive project that you can use for your holiday decorations.
Some of my most popular posts are how I transform old mirrors, pictures into chalkboards and my favorite--a chalkboard table. I also show you how to make "finger friendly chalk". That is also one of my most popular posts? Who woulda' thunk? You won't believe how easy and how cute it looks when you are done!
But these sweet little small chalkboards started out like this.......
Inexpensive wooden frames
First step........
Take off the twine. I debated this because I am a "lazy" painter but knew that it would be much neater to do it without. So proud of myself.
Paint the wooden frames
It ends up beautifully........ See?
You can see the door transformation on my post titled Door Drama. You won't believe what it looked like to begin with.
Paint with chalkboard paint
Then chalk paint on the inside. I just used the "light wood" surface they already had. I use at least three coats of chalk paint and I have used it on glass, mirrors and wood and never had any issues. In between coats of paint did you know that you can put your brush in a baggie and store in your fridge?
So you have painted the chalk paint and the frame...... Re-tie your twine, touch up your frame and......
Wah lah! Easy and inexpensive.
Thanks for the opportunity to hang out over here at "My Re-Purposed Life" for the day! I would love for you to come visit me at my blog You Are Talking Too Much!
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Me
See more great chalkboards here
Thank You Rebecca! I love anything and everything chalkboard. I too always do three coats and store my brush in a baggie. (Although I don’t put mine in the fridge). I use the same foam brush for a LONG time!
gail
Good Time Charlie
This is so CUTE!! I am not decorating one more thing for Christmas, but I am pinning this and saving it for next year. I have just the perfect frames to use too! I love it.
Suzanne@Meridian Road
Oh, those are cute! And you could use them for Valentine's day, too. They could say "love". 🙂
Stephanie
Cute idea! I love how inexpensive they are to do, they look so darn cute hanging from your stairs.
imklvr
Hi Gail! I'm a 'talking' follower so I popped over to see how she did on her first guest post...and she did great, huh? She's full of wonderful ideas!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
i absolutely love this idea for the stairs! and they can be reused for valentine's day by just changing it to read "L-O-V-E". i may borrow this idea!
Love Of Quilts
They look nice on the stairs. Trish
Stacey
Love this idea & I am so excited for you to have your first guest post! I became a follower on My Repurposed Life...can't wait to look around!
I Play Outside The Box
Love the decorations. Looks fabulous!!
Shannon
Hopped over from Rebecca's sight, to see what she is up to! Also read your blog often! I love to re-purpose and you both inspire me! Thanks!!
Stella
So cute. I can see doing that with old frames as well. Thanks for the great idea. Stella
Sharon
These are adorable. Love the idea. I'm also a lazy painter and put my wet brushes in baggies. Never put them in the fridge though.
Sharon
Brooke @ www.Getouttamyheadplease.com
Great guest post Reb , I love those!
Love B
Renewed Upon a Dream
Chalkboards are so cute right now! I made a huge magnetic one from an old mirror & it is now in my office & I LOVE it. Great guest post 🙂
Amanda
Ohh this is a lovely idea! Can see many uses for this decoration after Christmas too! Thanks for sharing