Friday, October 30, 2009

The Chalkboards are UP!!!!

UPDATE!
I will be linking this to Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage!

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UPDATE!
I will be linking these up over at Kimba's DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land!!

Well, the chalkboards are UP!  I spent today finishing up some projects and one of them was to get these suckers up on the walls!  I think I am more in love with the way I chose to hang them than the chalkboards themselves:)



Have you ever seen these massive unfinished wooden clips at Hobby Lobby and wondered what the heck you could do with them because they are so darn cute? 



Well I have many times as I stroll down the unfinished wood isle.  Then it hit me!  I finally had a purpose for them!



I disassembled them, spray painted them with Rustoleum American Accents Heirloom White...


and distressed the edges with my 3M Sanding Block (80 grit sandpaper).


Next I painted on Minwax Red Mahogany to the newly sanded edges...
gave them some Ralph Lauren Smoke Glaze love (paint on/wipe off) and put them back together again!



Ahh!  I love them and they are ready to be put to use!

Time to hang!


I put 2 large saw tooth hangers at the top corners of each chalkboard...




used my handy dandy Easy Tacker to staple the ends of two pieces of twine to the top corners


and pulled the center up to a point!

Now for the cute part!


I also added saw tooth hangers to the back of each clip, hung them both up on the wall and clamped them down on the top of the twine!

The completed Rustic Chalkboards!  As you can see they are already being put to good use!  (NOTE: the chalkboard is hanging on the wall not from the clips!)







I love the way the chalkboards turned out and they really are a strong focal point in their rooms!  I think the clips add such a great custom twist and compliment the rustic feel of the boards!  If you missed my tutorial on the Rustic Chalkboards you can see it HERE!

I hope you all have a great weekend and don't forget to get those projects ready for our Gorilla Glue Link Party and Giveaway this Thursday November 5!  You can get all the information on it HERE!

I will be posting this at Poppies at Play for Creative Cats Friday!

I will also be joining Saturday Night Special over at Funky Junk Interiors!









Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special












I will also be linking this to the Before and After Party over at TDC!


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70 comments:

  1. PamOctober 30, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Those are so cute!

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  2. Crafty Brooklyn Army WifeOctober 30, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    I love your new take on hanging these up. Very cute!!

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  3. Jacey Autumn PhotographyOctober 30, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    SOOOOO adorable! I wish we had a Hobby Lobby here :(

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  4. Anne LorysOctober 30, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Caaaa-uuuute!
    As always!
    XO,
    Anne

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  5. Jennifer {Studio JRU}October 30, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    I have not seen these adorable clips at HL... I need to take a closer look! Your project turned out so cute! :)

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  6. duchessOctober 30, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    How adorable is that?? I've never seen those huge clips before but I'll be on the look out next time I'm in HL.

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  7. TammyOctober 30, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Those are TOO cute for words.

    tammy

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  8. Mrs. SmithOctober 30, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    That is so stinkin' cute. I cannot wait until we have kids so I can do these super cute things for their rooms. Right now my husband looks at me like I have 2 heads when I share my "ideas" w/ him.
    Great job!!

    Oh and I just recently found you two and you're also both too stinkin' cute!!! :)

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  9. JaimieOctober 30, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Those are great! I love the idea of hanging them with those clips. I always see those too and wish I had a project for them!

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  10. PatriciaOctober 30, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    How AWESOME are these!
    I love them so much thank you for sharing your creative gifts!

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  11. pcbOctober 30, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Now I'm sad all over again that I live in Tiny Town...no Hobby Lobby.

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  12. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Too darned cute! That's a fun thing for a child's room.

    Nancy

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  13. The Decorating DiariesOctober 30, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    You are SOOO... clever. Love it!

    Janet

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  14. girl meets carpenterOctober 30, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I've never seen anything like that! Very cute :)

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  15. KirkKrewOctober 30, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    So cute! I think the girls may need some of these too! Do you know if chalkboard paint comes in any other colors?

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  16. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Love it!

    XOXO-

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  17. Love the Decor!October 30, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    I feel like a broken record by always saying how cute the projects are and how talented you are
    But they are and you are!!
    Stop over to sign up for my first giveaway when you get chance

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  18. Nicole @ the style hatchOctober 30, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    That is so adorable! I did not see them at Hobby Lobby today but I would like some!! What a cleaver idea to hang the chalkboard!

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  19. Andy PorterOctober 30, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE how that looks. I've never seen those at Hobby Lobby!! SOOOO cute above the chalkboard!!

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  20. ~ ReganOctober 30, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    How clever!! I haven't seen those at our Hobby Lobby- I will have to look again! ;)

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  21. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    I love the distressing. I never know what to do with raw wood. That looks GREAT!

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  22. Moore MinutesOctober 30, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Ummm, why am I always so completely impressed?!! Those pins are AWESOME!!

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  23. ShelbieOctober 30, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Oh my goodness. The giant close pins are soo cute! Very creative.

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  24. House QueenOctober 30, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    I LOVE IT!!!!! Great idea! I love hobby Lobby!!!

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  25. Petit Design Co.October 31, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    I've never seen those at Hob Lob, what section did you find them in?

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  26. Michelle HughesOctober 31, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    very cute!
    Smiles!
    Michelle

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  27. Sharon@Sharon at HomeOctober 31, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Very cute!

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  28. KirkKrewOctober 31, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Check this link out: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/make-custom-color-chalkboard-paint

    This is what I found for different colors of chalkboard paint.

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  29. Funky Junk InteriorsOctober 31, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Oh I LOVE how you pushed this project up a notch! You've added such whimsey to what would normally be a simple chalkboard. WELL DONE!! I'm in LOVE with this! The glazing really gives it the right kick of interest too. Perfect.

    And why on earth doesn't Canada have Hobby Lobbys?!? We have Michaels. Anyone know if that's a sister company?

    Thanks for linking up to the party!

    FJ Donna

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  30. Beth@The Stories of A to ZOctober 31, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    This is fabulous!

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  31. AmandaOctober 31, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    love love love it!! have seen those clips and huge scissors too-what a great idea for a playroom!!

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  32. The Painted HomeOctober 31, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    RIDICULOUS how many FAB ideas you 2 have.
    I wish there was a Hobby Lobby near me!!
    Can I ask how much you paid for the clothes pins? So Pottery barn!!

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  33. Jacey Autumn PhotographyOctober 31, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    You've been AWARDED!
    http://trash2mytreasure.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-very-first-award.html

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  34. KatBouskaOctober 31, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    SO impressive! And you really make it look like anyone can do it!

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  35. Steph @ somewhatsimpleOctober 31, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    I need to go to Hobby Lobby!!! So cute!!!

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  36. UnknownOctober 31, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Your chalkboard idea is fabulous. The giant clothespins are the perfect touch, and the distressing is awesome. I've never come across those giant clothespins, they are too cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. bethNovember 1, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    I have never seen those clothespins at HL, but I will be looking for them the next time I go. So cute!!

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  38. AnnaNovember 1, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    very cute project, great idea!

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  39. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Great job, you are so creative!
    Sandy

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  40. MichelleNovember 1, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    That is the cutest project I have seen in a long time! Excellent creativity! XOXO

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  41. MichelleNovember 1, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    That is the cutest project I have seen in a long time! Excellent creativity! XOXO

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  42. Mikael@starter home to dream homeNovember 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Do you EVER run out of perfectly ADORABLE things to do? I LOVE IT! I feel the need to totally do this project. LOVE IT! (I especually love the "little" clothes line clips

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  43. LynnNovember 1, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Those are so cute. Love the "hangers" Enjoyed seeing how you combine paint to get your look. Have no idea what Hobby Lobby is but sure wish they had a website. I would love to make one of these for my laundryroom/side entrance from the porch. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

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  44. Magic BrushNovember 1, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Those are just precious!!!!!!

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  45. michelle@somedaycraftsNovember 1, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    like the chalkboards, but those huge clothes pins are something else!!! Awesome way to hang the chalkboards!

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  46. SusanNovember 2, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    Oh my , could that get any cuter? what a terrific idea and great way to spruce it up.

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  47. DiannNovember 2, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Hi!

    Very cute idea!

    Have a great day!

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  48. JaneNovember 2, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    I love how you used the clothes pins. I've seen those at Hobby Lobby and never really knew what to do with them either ...thanks for the great idea and tutorial.
    Jane

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  49. KammyNovember 2, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Very cute and I bet Kade loves it !
    Kammy

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  50. Kristi @ Addicted 2 DecoratingNovember 2, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Love the way you used those clothes pins!! Very clever.

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  51. JessNovember 2, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Amazing. Seriously. What a fun way to hang a chalkboard!

    --Jess @ FloralShowers.com

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  52. Crafty SistersNovember 2, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Really cute! We have a Hobby Lobby opening near us soon! Can't wait!

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  53. SamNovember 2, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Oh I am in love with this idea!!! Hobby Lobby is an hour away from us but I think this is worth the trip.

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  54. Lori ENovember 2, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    This is crazy cute. I love it.

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  55. TameraNovember 2, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    These turned out great! Love chalkboards and the clothespins add so much!
    Great job!
    tamera@doubledelight

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  56. SarahNovember 2, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Very cute! God's blessings, Sarah :D

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  57. Mommy WordsNovember 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    I love these and I am going to look online - they had none in our hobby lobby! Great job!

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  58. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Those are just too cool!

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  59. MandyNovember 2, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Love it! Great project!

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  60. {oc cottage}November 2, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    WOW!!!

    m ^..^

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  61. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowNovember 2, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    It IS darling - just like you told us!

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  62. LizNovember 2, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    I love them.Thank you for sharing! Makes me wish there was a Hobby Lobby in Pittsburgh!

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  63. TiffanyNovember 3, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    Those look fabulous! Love them. Love the finish you gave to the big clothespins. Great idea to use those, it definitely does give a nice custom rustic look to the chalkboard!

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  64. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignNovember 3, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    That is really a creative idea! Super cute!

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  65. Design A-PeeleNovember 3, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    soo impressive!!! absolutely love this!

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  66. RobynNovember 3, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    again, so astoundingly cool!

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  67. Kim -today's creative blogNovember 3, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    very very cute! Thanks for linking.

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  68. deborahNovember 5, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Just too stinkin' cute! Such a fun project to do and to enjoy each day! Thanks for the detailed post~ Deborah

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  69. K@The Thrifty TeacherNovember 8, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Super Cute!

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  70. mommy2luke2008October 22, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    I saw these a while ago and still had this idea in the back of my mind. This is soo cute! I featured it on my friday favorites!
    http://lilbitofus.blogspot.com/2010/10/friday-favorites_22.html

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