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Today, we have a great project from a new friend of mine, Rebecca from You Are Talking Too Much.

 

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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!image

 

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.

small-chalkboards

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…….

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 You can get them at Michael’s and I think I spent less than 59 cents on each with my coupon.

 

First step……..

easy-framesTake off the twine. I debated this because I am a “lazy” painter but knew that it would be much neater to do it without. I am proud of myself.

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I used a sample red “Valspar” color that went on my front door. Looks bright right now doesn’t it?

 

It ends up beautifully…….. See?

Christmas-front-entryYou can see the door transformation on my post titled Door Drama. You won’t believe what it looked like to begin with.

 

But back to the frames…. Paint the outside first.

small-red-chalkboardsThen 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?

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I do it all the time…..remember, I’m a lazy painter….. that way you don’t have to keep washing your brush in between coats of paint.

 

So you have painted the chalk paint and the frame…… Re-tie your twine, touch up your frame and……

small-easy-Christmas-chalkboardsWah lah! Easy and inexpensive.

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They would make great ornaments, gift tags……you name it. Think you can handle it? I do. I would love to meet you and hear what you have to say!

 

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

 

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! Ya’ll hop over and visit Rebecca, k?

gail

 

 

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ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step. Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. She is a longtime influencer for both Homeright and Gorrilla Glue. With a tribe of more than 450,000 followers, Gail is inspiring a new generation of DIYers to pick up some tools and get to work.

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  1. 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.

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  2. Oh, those are cute! And you could use them for Valentine’s day, too. They could say “love”. 🙂

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  4. 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!

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  5. 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!

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  7. 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!

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  9. 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!!

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  11. 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

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  13. 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 🙂

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