I bought this sign at my local thrift store for $3 about a month ago. I knew I wanted to refinish it into a chalkboard sign I could hang at my front door. I finally had time to tackle it over the weekend.
I taped it off, primed it, and got one of my kids to start painting on the chalkboard paint.
It took a couple coats of chalkboard paint. And when I peeled off the painters tape, most of the border paint came off right along with it. DARN! I really wanted to keep it that red color, because it matches our shutters. Oh well.
I then taped off the middle chalkboard portion and primed the frame. Then I applied a few coats of this green paint because darling husband had it in his shed. Speaking of darling husband....he's been away for 16 days. He comes home tomorrow. What a perfect message to greet him at the door:
He's been sorely missed....but as you can see, we keep ourselves BUSY when he's gone!
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That's SO cute! I love that you hung it by the front door. Your husband will love that.
ReplyDeleteFound this post on My Frugal Family. Chalkboard paint scares me - But I really need to give it a whirl!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, how lucky you are to find something that translates so perfectly into a chalkboard! You have just given me the idea to scour flea markets and thrift stores for old signs that can be painted with chalkboard paint...great idea!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! What a great find and your hubby is going to love the welcome home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea! Now I'll be on the hunt for a sign.
ReplyDeleteI want to hit the thrift stores where YOU live! Awesome! This project ROCKS! {Daddy must have been DELIGHTED!}
ReplyDeleteTotally cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute! Love the shape of teh sign - what a great transformation! Would love to have you stop by the Sunday Showcase Party. Hope you are enjoying your weekend! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I would have never thought to use it as a chalkboard. AND I would have never thought to put a chalkboard outside on the porch! I think I'm going to be busy doing this project today! I love it!!!
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