Do you remember this print that was FREE by the side of the road last summer?
I decided it would be a perfect chalkboard for our master bedroom. It had a crack and big chip, but nothing
a little spackle wouldn’t fix.
Just smoosh it in and let it dry. You can lightly sand down any excess.
You can hardly tell it was there. I taped over the linen and gold edging, spray painted the frame heirloom white from the dresser, and sanded some parts to let some gold show through.
I kind of felt bad painting over these lovely ladies with chalkboard paint…
I wrote on chalk right on the canvas:
And that’s it! No out of pocket money since everything was leftovers from other projects, and it took about half an hour total? Not including drying time.
My husband kind of rolled his eyes when he first came in and saw this, but I loved this saying when I saw it on Pinterest, because it was always him. Since we were 17 and through it all. In a sweet, soft, sentimental “it was always you”, not a mean, vicious “it was always YOU!!” Because I suppose it could be read both ways, couldn’t it ?
And the bell is something special from when we were dating :)
And now it’s time to see your stuff! I can’t wait! Just a few things to remember:
*please only one link per blog, but you can put several projects in one post if you would like
*it has to be a project under $10, under 1 hour, no shops or advertising.
*please visit and comment on the 2 links before yours. That’s the best part of these parties, the comments and interaction!
Happy Spring!
I got to do this! I have been looking for something to do with a free picture I got. This is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow many coats of chalboard paint did it take you?
I think I did 2 or 3.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party- I love a good cheap project! :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited! Thank you for hosting this fabulous event! :)
ReplyDeleteXO~Amanda
Love your beautiful frame. I would have also grabbed that in a second! Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDelete~Tami @ Curb Alert!
Love it! I made a chalkboard too!
ReplyDeleteI think it's adorable - and I totally took it in the way you meant it!
ReplyDeleteGreat project, Melissa! I love when you've got everything on hand already, not just to save money but so that you can actually do a project from start to finish. Thanks for hosting! I'll be checking back in to visit everyone else, too.
ReplyDeleteKathy @ Creative Home Expressions
Great project, Melissa. I love the way your chalkboard turned out. Even better that you got the frame for free. Thanks so much for hosting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea...I LOVE Chalkboard paint! I've been a blogging drop out since December and haven't really done too many projects, but I'm having fun looking at everyone's and I hope to be submitting some soon. That dang Pinterest....I keep looking and pinning but not DOing anything...LOL! Happy Spring Ya'll From Houston!
ReplyDeleteOh I just adore your transformed thrift store find!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter and thanks for hosting.
Looks really good! And bravo for keeping something from your dating years...wish I had done that!
ReplyDeleteThis was a great way to bring new life to an old item. I think the lovely ladies will appreciate the new life.
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for anything chalkboard! What a great way to re-purpose just in time for Earth Month! Happy Spring :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
~Jenniferwww.blissfullyeverafter.net
Awesome Project! Thrifty tereasure and others artical is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteamazing, i have also been with my husband for forever, since we were 15 (that's 20 years, wow) and i just recently painted a canvas black with white script "it's always been you." and hung it above our bed. just as you said, it always has been him! i think it put's it beautifully, and simply. and it's such a warm sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLove your new chalkboard (and the saying!) Thanks for hosting the party!
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