Sunday, September 16, 2012

"Be Awesome" Chalkboard

Happy Sunday!  Hope this finds you well!  How was your weekend???  My hubby was out of town on a "guys" golf trip.  So....my son and I flew solo this weekend.  We managed to keep busy everyday and we spent a lot of time with my sister and her kids.  Needless...to say, my four year old is TIRED tonight.  It was a good weekend!

I found this empty frame at a garage sale (where else, right?).  I am not sure what it was intended for, as it had no glass or cork board behind it.  


I decided that it was a great start to a chalkboard.  It had a little ledge that would be a fabulous place to hold chalk.  I spray painted the frame green and then painted the board with chalkboard paint.  There was a little opening so I took some scrabble pieces and spelled out "Be Awesome".  Here is the finished product!!!  I also happen to love the quote too.



If you're reading....ThAnKs!!!

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20 comments:

  1. I have so many ideas for blackboard paint in my head. You've just added another! Eek!

    Sarah
    http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. Looks great! Love that shade of green. Thanks so much for linking up at Etcetorize this week!

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  3. lOve it!!! This week is chalkboard week over at The cSI Project so be sure to come by all week for tutorials and link up to the competition starting Wednesday night. I am going to share this on my FB page because I love it!!!
    www.thecsiproject.com

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    1. Wow!! Thx for sharing this idea on your FB page!

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  4. I love the green! What an awesome transformation! Great crafting my dear! Just found ya via Mop it Up Mondays! Following now and can't wait to see more goodies.

    -Amberly!

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    1. I am so happy your following...hope you enjoy what we share!

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  5. I LOVE this!! The green is gorgeous! Don't you just love great garage sale finds?
    I would love for you to share this at my first ever linky party.. http://www.therusticpig.com/2012/09/my-first-linky-party.html

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    1. Thanks for the invite! Yes....GARAGE SALES are so fun when you get lucky finds!!

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  6. It looks like it originally had the cork board? But your upgrade is so awesome! Thanks for linking at printabelle!

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    1. No, sadly it didn't have any cork board. It was just a plain 'ole boring board!

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  7. Lovely makeover of that frame!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  8. This is so cute!

    I would love for you to share this at my Flaunt it Friday link party. :) http://www.blissfulbucketlist.com/2012/09/flaunt-it-friday-13.html

    I am also your newest follower. I would love for you to follow me back when you get a chance so that we can continue to share ideas. :)

    Sarah@
    www.blissfulbucketlist.com

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  9. Oooo! I love it! The color is awesome, just like the chalkboard :) Turned out great! Crossing my fingers you'll stop by and share this at my Throwback Thursday party. I hope to see you there and thanks for sharing :) http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-11/

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  10. I believe the board was originally a calendar holder for a full size calendar. At least it looks like the one I have.Mine holds a Lang Calendar. Great transformation!

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  11. Love this! I have just gotten into making chalk boards. So now when garage sale shopping I see lots of potential chalk boards (-;

    Visiting from Bowdabra's Saturday Showcase.
    Hope your having a wonderful weekend.

    Linda @ MixedKreations.com/blog

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  12. I have one of those frames! I'm going to have to make one too!! Great idea!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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