Thursday, March 4, 2010

Chalkboard

A couple of years ago, I made a huge chalkboard for the wall behind my kitchen table.  I got the idea from Heather Chadduck's chalkboard.
I started with a 4x8 sheet of Masonite and painted it with several coats of chalkboard paint.  Then Jeff screwed it directly to the wall.

For the frame, I simply stained some trim without bothering to seal it and we nailed it right over the chalkboard.

When we moved, we just left it behind so now I need to make another one. 
It was very cheap and super easy.

Being a homeschool mom, you might think I used it a lot for school.  Nope.  It's more fun to use as decoration than for education!

Go visit Nester for more links to great chalkboards!

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12 comments:

  1. MelanieThursday, March 04, 2010

    I have that same chalkboard picture in my "To Do... someday" file. You have inspired me to move it to the front of my list! Thanks for sharing!=D

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  2. Emily@remodelingthislifeThursday, March 04, 2010

    LOVE! Looks so great.

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  3. "C" is for many thingsThursday, March 04, 2010

    Also have the chalkboard on my list of 'wants' oneday! But I didn't think to make one! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Sixty-Fifth AvenueThursday, March 04, 2010

    That looks great! I have the same inspiration picture too.

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  5. Bohemian chicThursday, March 04, 2010

    Holy crap, I love it!

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  6. Michelle @ between cottage and cabinThursday, March 04, 2010

    I have one in my kitchen too. It gets decorated for every holiday also. With all of my photos of people, there is always that one shot of what we drew on the blackboard!

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  7. UnknownThursday, March 04, 2010

    What a fun and very functional idea! I am so loving your blog! Glad to have stopped by!

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  8. Carrie Ann EddlemanFriday, March 05, 2010

    Hi, I so love your blog. Thanks so much for playing along with my name my camera contest. I like your choice of names. Not sure if I had added the prizes to the post you read, but I just updated with prize pics, more chances to win, and an extended date.

    take care, Carrie

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  9. AnonymousFriday, March 05, 2010

    Celeste,

    I love your chalk board. I have been looking for an antique one from an old school house but I think I will spend my money on something else and just make one like you did! Thank you for sharing.

    Deborah

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  10. jenMonday, March 08, 2010

    THAT IS AWESOME! i just got brave enough to spraypaint with chalk paint the two doors to the pantry in our kitchen - i love having them available and want to make a bigger one somewhere -- this one makes such a statement!

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  11. ChristyMonday, March 08, 2010

    I love the chalkboard!

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  12. Screaming MemeFriday, March 12, 2010

    What a fun blog...I love all your cottage style! Hi, I'm Meme from Screaming Meme...I wanted to personally invite you to my cottage...I hope to see you soon! Meme

    www.thescreamingmeme.blogspot.com

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