Gina over at The Shabby Chic Cottage is having a fantabulous Chalkboard Party!!! How FUN :)
This is the chalkboard in our school room. The story is: my dad found four great chalkboards leaning against a dumpster right outside a local bakery. They were changing their displays and were just going to throw them out! Yikes! He gave this one to me.
I wiped it down and proceeded to hand paint several little whimsical designs on the borders, right on the wood. I did this last year before I began blogging so I didn't even think to document the process. :(
I didn't want it to look "perfect" just FUN! :) I just used the paints I had on hand..some craft paints and some off the lids of the cans of paint we have. I used a water-based poly sealer clear coat on top. 
Typically it will have the kids' memorization work for the week on it.
Great chalkboard! I have some cool window frames that I want to use to frame some chalk boards to give as gifts.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the whimsical designs! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is very sweet! I love the handpainted frame!
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ReplyDeleteI love your chalkboard, but what really sticks out to me is the painted edge. It has my wheels turning about the edges of my chalkboard. I love this idea!
*Tricia
Awesome Chalkboard, I love your whimsical designs and the colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to reuse an old chalkboard. You know I love reusing things, and that price is the best of all -- freeeeee!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute chalkboard! I had to laugh that you did this before blogging, so you didn't take photos of the process LOL What was life like before blogging?!!
ReplyDeleteHello Sara - I'm new to your blog and love it! I'm also a home schooling Mama. Really like your chalkboard. It's very unique!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Kirby...Funny about having 'blogging' part of my life now! :) :) I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments ladies! And welcome to the newbies :)
That is a cool chalkboard! Kudos to your dad for rescuing it! I love the shape.
ReplyDeleteLucky and creative you! Love the shape of your chalk board and what you did with it!
ReplyDeleteLove how you painted it in such a fun style! I was homeschooled and my mom used to use a whiteboard to write our memory verses for the week. <3
ReplyDeleteSo precious! :)
ReplyDeleteSusan @ www.peanutpetunia.blogspot.com
I adore your chalkboard! What creativity!
ReplyDeleteFantastic job!!
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