But, it is about how I made our first chalkboard. It was a revamp project- a fun find from the HomeGoods clearance section. Hideous (I think) to begin with, but an awesome shape.
Because the finished product is so much better than a before, here you go:
And, here's what I started with:
The project was simple. The hardest part was finding the chalkboard in the first place! This chalkboard was on clearance, on the day I had the incredible shopping trip when all the stars aligned. I picked it up for $10. Check out the regular HomeGoods price, and the SUGGESTED price... wah?! $120? For that? No sirry bob.
This bad boy weighs seriously about 10 lbs. It's solid. it was brown, with a heavy coat of mod podge and some travel theme before. I love the little cubby at the bottom, and the curve at the top.
After I decided the office colors would be green and blue, I pulled out the Rustoleom Satin spray paint in Leafy Green.
With my inspiration paint sitting next to me, I dismatled the screws, and took off the metal chalkboard. (Extra sweet bonus? since the beige piece was actually metal, it doubles as a magnetic surface AND chalkboard. SWEET!)
I gave it a sanding, so that the paint would stick. I didn't bother with primer on this one, since I sanded it down, and sprayed a total of two coats on the exposed edges.
Then, I used my little container of Chalkboard paint that I picked up at Jo-Ann's with a 40% off coupon, and painted the metal sheet. It was banged up to start with, so it needed a coat of paint anyway. After two coats of paint, I was ready to put everything back together!
Screwed it up, glued it on, nailed some holes into the wall for brackets, and there we have it. I primed the board by rubbing chalk on it, then, tried to erase it off. [I need a real chalkboard eraser- where do I get one of those? Target?] Ahh. So much better. Now, I just need to find a cute jar to hold chalk in! Maybe a heavy duty wine glass? I feel another project coming on. Get me my meds. teehee.
So, while this isn't an ornate, framed out chalkboard, it is my first chalkboard, and I'm just easing into the idea. I don't know how much we'll use it- or not.
Here's a photo in the office (make sure to check out the phase 1 office/craft room post from the other night here)
What do you think of my creation?! The color? The wall location? Did you make sure to check out my post on this office to get the full list of new projects and about my inspiration fabric here?! I hope so!
Man, I'm on fire! There's so much good stuff. You're in LUCK. I'm so glad you're here and actually care about my projects. I'm just having a blast and a half! :)
Oh, and we're all in luck that they don't make this version of that my first picnic table anymore. My sister seriously had one. I was jealous at the time. :)
