Tuesday, October 25, 2011

A Trio of Chalkboards

Chalkboards are one of my best sellers at the store and so easy to make.
I personally feel, the secret is in finding a great frame to start the project.
These three are my favorites of all the ones I've made so far and all
the frames were found at yard sales this summer.

I think this frame was a vanity mirror in it's previous life because
it has holes in the sides that make me think it was attached to some kind of
stand at some point.






I pretty much left it in it's original state other than a very light sanding and
an application of Caromal Color's brown toner.  I love the detail work at the top
giving it so much character and personality.






This next one is an old oak frame that held a mirror when I bought it, but the
mirror was in such bad shape that I threw it away.






As you can tell, these are pretty large frames.  I like the curved top on this one and
the detail work in each corner.






The last one is kind of a plain Jane, but is actually my favorite.  I think what gives it
it's unique personality is it's large dimensional frame.  I forgot to take a 
picture of it from the side to show you how deep the frame actually is.






Again, I didn't do much to this one either except apply brown toner and touch up
the black paint, only to distress it again.  All three frames already had an old 
vintage look that I wanted to preserve and simply enhance.






Also heading off to the store is this rusty pineapple pedestal urn that I
filled with gourds.  The one in the center looks like a goose sticking it's head out.






Linking with
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Coastal Charm  for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays
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A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday
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House of Grace  for Twice Owned Tuesday
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Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday
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Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint Party
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Savvy Southern Style  for Wow Us Wednesday

 

10 comments:

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

It does look like a goose head! I love all the mirrors Cindy...great transformations!~Hugs, Patti

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

I've made many chalkboards, and a great frame really takes it to the next level. You have some great frames. I especially like that first one.

Kara @ June & Bear said...

All of those frames are lovely, but I especially love the first one. Just beautiful.

Anita Diaz said...

Oooo I love the last one too! They are all beautiful and unique though. Thanks for stopping by!!

Pamela said...

My fave is the first one! I am actually getting ready to make one as well from an old mirror backing. Do you prefer the roll on chalk paint or the spray on??

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

I love all of your chalkboards, they are great and perfect frames. The pineapple pedestal is stunning. Such a great piece. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping] said...

They're really beautiful - I'm sure I had a frame somewhere I was going to makeover.

Pat said...

Your chalkboards are fantastic. Love the wood finish, really looks rich.

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Awesome chalkboards, the first one is my favorite!! Martina

Highpoint Circle said...

I love chalkboards too and am planning to redo one I got for free from my church. Your displays really pulled me in from the linky party. Great post.

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