Since buying our home last Spring, it’s like I want all new decor.. I’m not the only one this happens to right?! We put a good bit of money in our home fixing it up, so my budget for decor is slim to none! Instead of buying new stuff, I’m updating what I have! The pictures in todays project were a pair of pictures I bought when I first moved into my own place! I just wasn’t feeling those dreary old flowers anymore and I knew just what they needed… Chalkboard paint!!
First start by using painters tape to tape off the sides of the pictures. To apply the chalkboard paint, make sure you’re using a well ventilated space. Generously apply chalkboard paint in swiping motions (back and forth) until the entire piece is covered. Let dry. I recommend repeating this step at least three times for even coverage. Allowing the chalkboard paint enough time to dry, is very important!! Once fully dry, take a piece of chalk and lightly brush over the entire piece. This “activates” the chalkboard effect.
What I love most about these pictures is that I can change it up as often and I want! The chalkboard paint makes it super simple to customize for birthdays, holidays, grocery lists, and so much more!
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| After first coat! |
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| In the process of drying! |
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| Displayed the menu for a birthday celebration that weekend! |
I’m with you on wanting all new stuff..I’m slowly buying new things and attempting new projects. I really love what you did with the pictures! Looks MUCH better and less dated:) Good job!
Thanks Laurie! We enjoy them and I LOVE that I can change it up whenever I want 🙂
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This is such a great idea that I will keep handy… We are moving this summer, so I am collecting ideas to help decorate our new place while refurbishing our “old” decor. 🙂
Thank you and congratulations on your move!
I love the changeable art! What a fantastic idea to repaint your pictures with chalkboard paint.
Isn’t it great?! I think I may have an obsession with chalkboard paint 😉
Love the makeover; cool idea! And you can use them too!
Thank you!! They’re so fun!
I have these; bought them at Target to stage a house that I was selling. I loooove them as chalkboards…stealing this, thanks for sharing!
Karen @ annumography.wordpress.com
So glad you like it!! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
I have a few canvas photos of the family that for one reason are another don’t work. I’m going to decoupage some, but some will get this chalkboard treatment. Love them!
Thanks so much Di! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do 😉
I love this idea Fotini! Great redo, thank you so much for sharing with us at the Pretty Things party at twelveOeight this week. Hope to see you again tonight for another great party 🙂
xo, Tanya
http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/
Thanks for stopping by and checking them out Tanya!