I am enamoured with chalkboard paint! It is just so much fun! I had seen chalkboards made from silver trays, and although I have a couple of silver trays that I rarely use, I was hesitant to actually paint one of them. Then when I was at the dollar store with the kiddos, I found this little "silver" tray. I loved the beaded edge, and thought it would make a fun chalkboard. So I snatched it up.
Like my reflection? Yeah, I'm kind of a geek that way! The tray was really easy to paint... and I didn't bother taping it off because it had a ridge which formed a natural guide (and I was able to easily scrape away the couple of spots where my hand wasn't as steady as I'd like.) TIP: before using a painted chalkboard...make sure you "season" it by rubbing the entire surface with the side of a piece of chalk and then washing it off. This allows the surface to be written on smoothly without "holding on to" individual lines.
It sure turned out cute...and I love the little bit of "elegance" that it adds to this little grouping on my kitchen counter!Don't miss a fabulous giveaway from Lewa's Designs over at Kimba's blog today! Really fabulous. Seriously!
AND Don't Forget The FRUGAL FRIDAY LINKY PARTY is TOMORROW!! Come link up and share your great Frugal Decorating Ideas!! I can't wait to see what all my talented readers come up with this time!! Hope to you see you all there!~
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That's so darling! Love it! :)
What a cute idea! I have wanted to get some chalk paint but I have not done it yet. You have great ideas!
I've been following your blog for about a week and I have to say that I heart chalk board paint. Its my new favorite medium! I am painting my pantry sliding door with chalk board paint tomorrow! Cute idea! I think I have a few tins like that, might have to add that to my list too! -Kelsee Webb
I love that!! How adorable!!! Leave it to you :):).
Yesterdays post put a smile on my face.
V Cute! I think I need one of those!
That tray is perfect! Love the fact that it is square. Looks great!
Cute idea!
...and by the way, i love that glass jar!
So cute! I have seen so many chalkboard projects, all of which turned out so nice, I have got to give this a try.
Awesome idea. I have never played with chalkboard paint, but now you're making me want too! ack! I don't need another hobby :)
I have seen chalk board paint used on a blue million other projects - but, I have to say that a silver tray wasn't one of them. I totally heart this idea!
Thats awesome, I love this idea!!
Adorable!!! :)
What an adorable idea - I have a can of chalkboard paint just awaiting!
So cute! I am also in love w/ chalkboard paint! :)
who doesn't love a little chalkboard paint huh?!
Love it!! I have so much chalk board paint and have so many things I been on the hunt for...now I just need to get painting. :)
Such a cute piece! I have never heard that about seasoning a chalkboard! Thanks for sharing that tip.
Love those dollar tree trays! What a great idea to use them :) I'll be back to join the party tomorrow!
That looks fab-u-lous!! I've never heard of seasoning a chalkboard. Is it too late to do that if I've already written on it?
OK now I need to find a silver tray to make into a chalkboard!! I think it would be great on a serve yourself buffet...like for the holidays with a special message written on it!
dollar tree?
hmm.
might go today.
you never fail to amaze me with your creativeness.
Love....Love...Love it!!!
that is really cute!
I just love chalkboard paint! You'd never know that was from the dollar store! Too cute :)!!
Darlene:
I wouldn't worry about seasoning a chalk board if you have already started using it. It's just one of those things that's supposed to improve the "life" of the thing!
*smile*
Wendy, I love your chalkboard paint idea.
I write a Thrifty Shopping column for examiner.com about searching thrift and antique stores, occasional, rummage and garage sales, flea markets, and dumpsters for deals on used and old items, sharing junking, repurposing, recycling, and decorating tips. I am collecting ideas for an article featuring chalkboard paint ideas. I would love to include your idea. The article would reference that the idea is yours and I would include a link to your blog and photo caption would reference your blog.
You can check out my column at
http://www.examiner.com/x-8761-Thrifty-Shopping-Examiner
Thanks,
Renee
What a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration.
Very cute!!
Love this idea and love your blog!
ridiculously cute!!
i love it over the silver.
precious story on the 3% pillow...how cute is she?!
xo
Love the little grouping you have! I am so in the mood to paint... hoepfully next week I can get to fun projects!
LuLu
Wowser what a great idea! I love it!
Super idea! Looks great! Love it! Thanks for sharing! I have never used chalkboard paint before, may have to give it a try. Great tip about how to "season" a painted chalkboard...thanks!
super cute! i love how you can "see" what a project can be!
Love the shape and look of the tray! Perfect as a chalkboard!
this is GREAT! nicely done, wendy!
xo
posted a pic of my pillow!
This turned out so pretty! You just gave me a great gift idea!
These are fun, I've been playing with them too. I did some vintage trays (that I found at the thrift store) and they turned out really cool.
-c
yapping cat
That is SUPER cute! Love that idea!
I love your blog and now will be able to get updates often by clicking your "follow' button. do you have a button for Frugal Friday. What a great outcome. Would love to participate in the future. Can't wait to check all the ideas out!
I love how it turned out. So cute! And great tip about the side of the chalk. I learned that one the hard way!
Carrie
that turned out very cute! I love chalkboard paint.
Oooh - I LOVE this! It's perfect! :)
~Karla @ It's The Little Things...
Oh my goodness! How cute is that?!
That's a great idea. I just discovered your blog today and I'm having a great time looking through it. I love the boys room and it has given me some great ideas for my boys room that I will be doing soon- hopefully. I live in the NE too, so now I'm wondering where you are. I live in the Boston area. Can't wait to read more!
Elisabeth
Too stinking cute!
I too LOVE chalkboard paint. In college I made a gigantic chalk board out of an entire piece of luon.....sat above our "bar" and looked awesome. Thanks for the wonderful new idea!
I too love chalkboard paint! I especially love it on trays.
Do you happen to know where you got the picture/plate holders that are displaying your tray and little bird picture with? I like how they look kind of dainty. So many I see are really heavy and chunky looking.
Abby
aeschill81@gmail.com
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