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Thrift Store Find turned Chalkboard

07/08/2013 7 Comments

Thrift Store Find turned Chalkboard
I found this metal baby sign a several weeks ago at my local Goodwill for $3 – bucks.  I knew right away I wanted it for a future project.  After a few minutes of thought I decided I would turn it in to a chalkboard.  I love to write silly messages to my boys and I thought this was perfect.  So here is my Thrift Store Find turned Chalkboard, this is what it looked like before!
 
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 Supplies:
 
– Krylon Chalkboard Spray Paint
– Masking Tape or Painters Tape
– Acrylic Paint for outer “frame” area
– Foam Brush
 
046I grabbed some chalkboard spray paint that I had on hand and taped off the outer portion of the sign that I didn’t want painted yet.  I used masking tape which worked perfectly.

Once it was all taped off I gave it 3 light coats of the chalkboard paint.  Let each layer of paint dry before applying the next coat.

 
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Once it was dry I peeled the masking tape off and grabbed a bottle of white acrylic paint and painted the outer “frame” area white with a foam brush.  I gave it 3 good coats, then grabbed some fine sand paper when it was dry and distressed the edges and little bumps around the frame.  

Next step is to season your chalkboard.  Using a regular piece of white chalk begin by rubbing the entire chalkboard area in one direction, then cover it again with chalk going the opposite direction.  I would do this a few times.  

I really love chalk markers which is what I used for this sign, for me they are neater to write with and I love how it looks.  

And here is the after picture! Much better right?!

 
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Comments

  1. Our Pinteresting Family says

    07/08/2013 at 1:02 PM

    Looks great!

    Reply
  2. Jen@eighteen25 says

    07/08/2013 at 3:27 PM

    I have one of these ugly signs my husband let my daughter buy at a yardsale. It’s been hiding in a closet since then. You’ve just inspired me! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Jen ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  3. Creative M says

    07/08/2013 at 5:19 PM

    Love this idea!! very PRETTY!

    Reply
  4. Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says

    07/08/2013 at 10:27 PM

    This is ADORABLE!!! And a perfect use for this not so cute sign ๐Ÿ™‚
    xoxo

    Reply
  5. FojAga says

    07/10/2013 at 5:44 AM

    Great idea!
    It looks perfect.

    Reply
  6. Courtney O'Dell says

    07/12/2013 at 2:31 AM

    I love this, Rebecca! I think you did an awesome job and you have me planning a thrift store shop!

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    07/17/2013 at 5:10 AM

    This looks great and so simple too. Perfect chalkboard to use at home and take it from room to room if you want ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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