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    Repurposed Furniture » Sandwich Board Repurposed Crib|Chalkboard Easel

    Sandwich Board Repurposed Crib|Chalkboard Easel

    Published by Gail | Published March 25, 2014 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    How to make a sandwich board out of an old crib:

    sandwich board sign chalkboard easel made from a repurposed crib

    This easy sandwich board project is great for weddings, parties, or specialty shoppes.

    vintage-crib

    I picked up this crib last fall at the American Council of the Blind. They have regular sales, and on this day it was an unusual “sidewalk” sale, where this crib was 50% off the $20 price. It included the headboard, foot board and rails.

     

     

    repurposed-vintage-cribWhile I was looking for an easy project last week, this crib just sort of jumped out at me. Since I was looking for easy, I decided not to paint the crib, but to leave it in it’s natural wood toned state. I sanded the full panels on the side that didn’t have the holes from the hardware.

     

    chalkboard-paint-repurposed-cribI taped off the edges and got busy with some chalkboard paint. I did about 4 light coats with a sponge brush.

     

    repurposed-chalkboard-hinged-easelThe weather turned cold again, so I brought this project indoors to finish it up. I gathered my supplies to allow the easel to stand on it’s own.

    • strap hinges
    • sharpie
    • hammer and nail (for pilot holes)
    • drill

     

    strap-hinges-chalkboard-easelI used 3 strap hinges. In this picture you can see the original hardware holes that I left facing inward so they wouldn’t be seen.

    Easy Sandwich Board made from an old crib:

    repurposed-crib-chalkboard-sandwich-boardI added a chain on each side to keep the easel from opening too far. I just used some silver screws to hold it in place. I decided to add the chain to the outside of the frame so that the easel will fold flat. You can see that the headboard and the foot board are not exactly the same writing area. (look at the length of the legs)

     

    condition-chalkboard-chalk

    I conditioned the chalkboard before using it.

     

    repurposed-crib-sandwich-board-sign

    This piece would be great for a wedding . . .

     

    repurposed-crib-sandwich-shop-board

    or on the sidewalk of a specialty shoppe.

     

    crib-easel-chalkboard-signI made one of these crib easels a couple of years ago. Which one do you like better?

    gail

    Sharing at Becky's Under $100 Linky Party

     

    see more crib projects here:

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    1. Linda at Mixed Kreations

      October 23, 2016 at 8:53 am

      They both turned out beautiful so it's really hard to pick a favorite. I lean towards the stained one because I've always loved to see the wood grains, but I love the other too!

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    2. girlfromwva

      February 29, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      love this idea! i prefer the stained one, but they are both so nice!

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    3. Mindi

      March 31, 2014 at 7:45 am

      I love them both! The wood is so pretty, I think it was smart not to paint it! And I love that you did both sides, this would be great for kids to play on too, and easy to fold up and store when not in use! Pinned!

      Reply
    4. Pam

      March 25, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      haha...cool idea and another great job.

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    5. Paige @ Little Nostalgia

      March 25, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      So I was skimming my blog feed and saw this title, which my brain decided to read as "make a sandwich out of a crib." HA! This is really cute. I don't think I've ever seen a tutorial for a sandwich board before.

      Reply
    6. Joanne@myuntangledlife.com

      March 25, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      These are both great! I like the white one best. I have always wanted to do a project with chalkboard paint. Hopefully some day soon. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    7. Stephanie@cre8tive

      March 25, 2014 at 10:29 am

      What a great idea to use for an event like a wedding. I like them both! And they look pretty easy to make, that's even better.

      Reply
    8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      March 25, 2014 at 9:57 am

      I think sandwich boards are so much fun! And I love the scalloped top!

      Reply
    9. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      March 25, 2014 at 9:47 am

      Fabulous!! I've made three of these from scratch and they are a lot of hours of work. Yours is so nice, sturdy, quick and cheap to make, and looks so nice with that old wood (glad you didn't paint the wood)... great job.

      Reply
    10. Bliss

      March 25, 2014 at 8:45 am

      Why do I have a feeling this season at garage sales I'm going to come home with cribs every chance I get?

      Pinning.

      Reply
    11. Korrie@RedHenHome

      March 25, 2014 at 8:31 am

      Love them both, Gail! So cute!

      Reply
    12. Susan

      March 25, 2014 at 6:25 am

      Love it Gail! Great deal on it too!

      Reply
    13. Minnie

      March 25, 2014 at 6:10 am

      I like both. The brow for a bar or regular cafe, the white for a tea room or a boutique

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    14. kirby carespodi

      March 25, 2014 at 6:04 am

      What a great idea!! Love this! (I like the stained one...so versatile!)

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