Okay, I am super happy with how this project turned out, especially since it only cost me $5 to do. I found the frame at the thrift store and bought a can of chalkboard spray paint from Wal-Mart. I am so excited for all the possible ways I can use it. Menu planning, writing fun messages, inspirational quotes, song lyrics, etc!
Step 2: I removed the art and spray painted the glass. It would have probably taken less paint if I had put a black piece of paper behind it. You live you learn! I felt like I had to keep spraying so it wasn't see-through anymore.
Step 3: After a few hours it was dry enough to put back in the frame. I put the cardboard back in as well. The spray paint directions say to wait 24 hours until you start writing on it, so I did that too. It was hard to be patient. But I did it. Now I get to doodle as much as my heart desires. And it's truly that simple.
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Hi okay so I'm dieing to do this project but I have a question what did you spray paint the chalkboard paint onto? The painting that was originally in the frame? a mirror that was originally in the frame???
ReplyDeletethanks!! xomcs
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She said "I removed the art and spray painted the glass" :)
DeleteGood idea. Can I use regular chalk board paint? I have some I use to label jars.
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Awesome! How funny...I linked up right after you on the Gunny Sack to a DIY Outdoor Chalkboard Wall for kids! Great minds think alike :) New follower!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable, I have some leftover chalkboard paint from doing a wall in my kitchen, so I think I will definitely have to put it toward making one of these! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeletexx, Emily
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