I recently inherited a gorgeous antique table that has been a part of my family for many years! I placed it in my entry, but it was in dire need of some pretty decor! I had a simple and cheap idea to create an inviting entryway sign!
Here’s what you’re going to need:
- 11 shims
- hot glue gun and glue (or wood glue)
- desired tray
- chalkboard paint
- chalk and/or chalk pen
- burlap or desired ribbon
First, grab your shims, use two on the bottom as your base, laying horizontally, and begin laying others on top vertically. Use a hot glue gun or wood glue to attach them. Next I spray painted mine white, and let dry. I had a ornate looking tray I purchased from the dollar store that had just been sitting around, so I taped off the sides with painters tape, just revealing the center and sprayed it with chalkboard paint. I gave it two even coats and let dry thoroughly. To activate the chalkboard paint, grab a piece of chalk and rub over the surface a few times, and wipe off.
To create support for the back of the sign, I simply cut two shims to size, creating a V shape, and glued into place. This gives the sign even stability with little effort!
I wanted to add a little rustic pizzaz to the sign, so I cut a piece of burlap ribbon I already had to a width similar to one shim. I glued one end of burlap to the back of the tray, the other end I also glued to the back of the sign. I added a simple burlap bow, attaching it with an alligator clip so I can easily remove it and add holiday decor when it comes time!
I use a chalk pen for writing, I find it much easier! And I just added a simple little quote! What I love about this is I can change it at any time and personalize it depending on the occasion!
This project cost me well under $5, how can you beat that?!
Super cute sign. love it!
Thanks darling 😉
This is really cute, thanks for sharing with us! Have a blessed day! 🙂
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Hi, this is so pretty! You did a great job decorating this sign. I saw it on wow me wed.
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Julie! I’m so happy you stopped by <3
Hi, Glamorous Mommy
I LOVE your sign. Great idea and it’s perfect for any room. I found your lovely blog form ginger snap link party and enjoyed looking around. I am a new follower. Love for you to stop by http://www.diy180.com Have a great day!
Vanessa
It’s a pleasure to have you Vanessa!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
I have looked at shims and thought what could I do with those? Now I know. This was a great post! I would love you to post on my party tomorrow at http://www.obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com
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Thanks so much Rhonda! A lot of different possibilities with this project! Have fun creating 🙂
Looks so cute! I have so many platters sitting around. I’m going to have to try this out! Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday’s Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-5.html-chic.blogspot.com
Great Becca, then this project is right up your alley! Have fun 🙂
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That’s a really cute idea!
Thanks so much 🙂 Have a great weekend!!
Love this! This would look so cute in the kitchen to display each night’s dinner menu. I really need to jump aboard the chalkboard paint bandwagon. I still haven’t done anything with it even though I am constantly falling in love with projects like this. I’m pinning this to my DIY board so I don’t forget to make one. 🙂
I love chalkboard!! It’s so easy to switch things up 🙂 Have fun with your first project, and thanks for pinning!!
This is so pretty! Good job. I’m hosting a Wall Decal giveaway that you should enter! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/wall-decal-giveaway.html
Thank you Kayla!
This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
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We hope to see you there!
Thank you Dana!!