Sunday, April 10, 2011

Zero Dollar Project: Chalkboards

Oh my! These came out sooo cute! And free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had these cabinets fronts from my big fat kitchen makeover when we first moved here (long story, here it is if you're interested) Now I wish I'd saved ALL the fronts--they really are pretty all redone up! My daughter and I got to work...

We painted one orange, for my daughter, and one green--well for me, wasn't sure where I'd put it. I've had that chalkboard paint forever, and the spray paint was already in my cupboard.

Here's what we did:

Cabinet front- filled in hole where handle used to be

Spray painted



dry and ready to be taped to receive chalkboard paint



one coat on, watiting to dry overnight then apply coat 2
 


Detail in cabinet edge
 

Added some distressing and glaze




Added some rub-on Poly to the frame

Finito and hanging in the dining room...

I really like how they turned out. I have a HUGE door that came from the former pantry...I WAS going to use it as a headboard, but if its not the right size I will make another super-size one of these babies and hang it on my patio maybe.

Make it a Great (Zero-Dollar) Day!
Ann

6 comments:

  1. Those are great! So vibrant and fun. Congrats. Visiting from Met Monday

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  2. WOW you and your daughter are so crafty!! love the result!

    I'm your newest follower from TypeA Bloggers Party and Hop!

    Susan at http://tea-diary.blogspot.com

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  3. I love it! I think I will have to make a visit to the dollar store. Please feel free to visit me anytime at twogingerprinces.blogspot.com

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  4. Y'all did a great job on those kitchen doors! So creative, and I like the colors you chose. I found you at Homemaker on a Dime's linky party, and I "followed" your blog!

    Mary @ Redo101.blogspot.com

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  5. You gotta love the free projects. So creative. I am your latest follower from the blog hop. Hope you stop by and follow me back. Thanks so much. www.diybydesign.blogspot.com

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  6. Zero dollar is my kind of price! Great job on the chalkboard! Thank you for sharing this at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)

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