Jamie has been looking for a globe, I found this one recently at a peddler’s mall.
She wanted it painted with chalkboard paint. After a lengthy discussion on the phone about the globe’s age, we decided it was a go.
I taped the the parts that I wanted to keep clean with Scotch Blue painter’s tape, and covered the bottom with a small plastic bag.
I use a small sponge brush to paint chalkboard items. I brushed top to bottom on the first coat–
–and side to side on the next coat. I then added a light third coat going top to bottom again.
I “conditioned” the chalkboard surface with a piece of chalk.
It was about 100 degrees outside when I took this picture. Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration but believe me, it’s been so H.O.T. here.
I love a good repurpose, and when it becomes a chalkboard, that makes it even better! Jamie will be picking this up in a couple of weeks, and then it will be available in her booth at the Tennessee Antique Mall. 
I have been busy helping my sister (jo) paint. Most of the painting is/was done. But there’s been a slight change in plans. The next step will be putting flooring on the stairs and some board and batten in the foyer and dining room. It’s looking good so far!
Hopefully the weather will cool off and I can get to some projects for next week.
gail
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girlfromwva says
March 11, 2014 at 11:09 amthat is a really neat idea! i might have to find a globe!
http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com/ says
June 17, 2011 at 1:19 amGREAT idea.
Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers says
June 12, 2011 at 12:34 amwhat a fun chalkboard paint project!!! I LOVE chalkboard paint! This turned out really cute
Holly says
June 9, 2011 at 3:59 amLOVE chalkboard globes…I am on the hunt for one…do I need to come to TN to buy it? Miss you my friend!
Prior says
June 8, 2011 at 10:49 pmGail, you did a great job, I’ve been wanting to try this.
Lezlee
My Cottage Charm says
June 8, 2011 at 7:12 pmHey Gail! Thanks for the bday wishes! I loved the story of Jamie and Missy hiding and “surprising” you at your lunch, so sweet! I remember two of my birthdays very distinctly…my 8 year and my 13th. Mom and dad had me a pink party and invited 13 girls over. We lived in a trailer and it rained…all 14 of us had to cram inside the trailor for the party..it was a blast! (I’m sure my mom didn’t think so! lol) I remmeber every single thing at that party was pink…even down to the punch in the bowl. 🙂
Love the globe repurpose…looks just like the one from pottery barn! 🙂 I’m sure Jamie’s gonna love it!
Hugs to you my sweet friend!
Missy
PS….I guess no one has mentioned anything about carpooling from here for the jaunt huh? Maybe you should remove my name, cause I’m thinking no one from around here is going. Man I really wanted to come and I wanted that Gorilla Glue too! lol 😉
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
June 8, 2011 at 5:44 pmMy kids loved that show! They even had a Carmen San Diego computer game.
The globe looks cool!
Susanne says
June 8, 2011 at 4:56 pmWhat a great idea!
Think i might borrow it if i happen to stumble upon a globe one day 🙂
Full Circle Creations says
June 8, 2011 at 4:38 pmSo cool! I chalkboard paint can truly transform everything into a must have.
Holly
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
June 8, 2011 at 3:37 pmGail!
cute project.
great repurpose–
love the quote/question of choice…quirky, but cute!
Pat
Erin says
June 8, 2011 at 2:38 pmDang, I passed up a nice, big globe for $1 at a yard sale last weekend, Gail! I knew I should have grabbed it but I didn’t have a project idea for it at the time. And man did I love WITWICS when I was a kid!
Korrie@RedHenHome says
June 8, 2011 at 1:35 pmLOVE it! I didn’t know I needed one…until now!
Michelle @ Dream Home DIY says
June 8, 2011 at 1:05 pmI really love how chalkboard paint automatically makes everything so much cooler :0)
Midwest Cottage and Finds! says
June 8, 2011 at 12:33 pmWhat a cool idea–had not seen them before–but that is NOT unusual living here in the midwest-that is why i stalk–i mean follow you! I can be “in the know” via gail. Our weather has been terrible also–makes painting in the garage a not so fun job…..and one more thing–what a good sis you are working at your sisters house!! hope you took pics!
chris
Mary says
June 8, 2011 at 12:18 pmGail,
I simply love anything you can turn into a chalkboard. Went to a consignment shop that turned an old mirror into a chalkboard. I purchased a canvas painting from a thrift shop and turned it into a chalkboard. I’m presently using it as an accessory in one of my staged properties. I’ll now be on the lookout for a globe!
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
June 8, 2011 at 9:42 amIt’s so cute! I hadn’t seen these before.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
June 8, 2011 at 9:23 ami am loving all these chalkboard globes i see popping up! they are so fun! they would be great in an entry to share a little message!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
June 8, 2011 at 9:23 ami am loving all these chalkboard globes i see popping up! they are so fun! they would be great in an entry to share a little message!