During my weekly stalk of the thrift stores I spotted this little number for $2.99. A real wood
frame with an already distressed, country look to it. Half of my work was already done, SOLD! I
took my sailboat framed art home and got to chalk boarding. As always, when things seem easy a
problem ensued. The 1st problem? The lighthouse seemed to rise off of the canvas and was still
visible after many coats of paint. Finally, it was defeated. I had won. The lighthouse was long gone
, nothing but chalk skies from now on.
How perfect is the little frame for a chalk pumpkin or a blue spruce come December!? So long
sailboat, hello punkin!
what do you think?! Have you ever chalked?
~Lauren
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Love this!!! I'm in love with chalkboard paint. I did a few posts on it- the biggie was painting my fridge. I also did some terra cotta pots that I keep out on the porch and decorate for the seasons. I pinned a post recently of someones fall front porch that had a big ol' chalkboard and I think I'm going to try and make one for mine too!
ReplyDeleteI have so many chalk projects that I haven't posted yet...I love it too!!!
DeleteI've never chalked but that looks great!
ReplyDeletethanks, once you start it's addictive!!!
DeleteI have yet to jump on the chalkboard bandwagon but now I want too!! Add that to the never ending list of crafts I want to try. Love it and so glad you shared your issues with it! I love when crafters and bloggers are honest and transparent about their projects :) Let's me know I am not alone when I run into problems or obstacles.
ReplyDeleteoh I love me some chalk ! Def, I didn't even think about it like that! glad my issues may have helped! I run into them on the daily :p
DeleteLove this! I've been wanting to do exactly this for awhile - even have some old frames. You have me inspired! Maybe I'll actually get to it sooner rather than later! :)
ReplyDeleteYAY, get to it girl!
DeleteThis is adorable! My husband and I have many projects planned for chalkboard paint! :D
ReplyDeleteIt gets so addictive!
DeleteThat frame is perfect! I love that you used it as a chalkboard.
ReplyDeletethanks Brandi!
DeleteI just did this a few weeks ago as an addition to our kitchen! SO easy and fun :)
ReplyDeleteI love chalking!!!
DeleteDropping by from Penny's AskAwayFriday post, so sorry to hear about what happened. Hope you are okay. Looking forward to seeing you join the AAF once you are well. :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love what you did to the frame. I have not tried chalkboarding yet but would love to give it a try. Looks fun. :)
yay another "housewife" thanks for stopping by and your well wishes!!!!
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