Hi friends! Welcome to day two of March Madness! Today I’m sharing some pretty fancy chalkboards.
Here is how they started:
Ooh gold is pretty fancy, right? I picked these up at an estate sale for $10 for all three!!! Two of them had paintings in them when I bought them. The prices were SO cheap!
I decided to paint them and add chalk boards to them.
Here they are all dressed up and ready to go to market:
Not quite as fancy as the gold, but still pretty fancy for chalkboards!
I love the gold showing through though:
I made the little bags out of scrap fabric to hold a couple of pieces of chalk…
I tried to get these done quickly to get them in my booth before Christmas. Funny that all three sold the week after Christmas!
I used hardboard (like pegboard but without the holes), and Rustoleum spray chalkboard paint to create the chalkboard panels. I also seasoned them by rubbing the entire surface with chalk and wiping away, although they look pretty clean in the photos.
You can see how I make my chalkboards in this post.
Hope you enjoyed this quick redo!
This is only day two of 31 days of thrifty goodness, so we have a ways to go! Here’s what’s being made over on Day #3:
Check out how I updated this basket HERE!
XO,
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Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says
Love these Christy, such acute simple idea and the colours you chose are perfect!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Gilly! It’s funny that I usually only choose colors I would use in my own home. Kind of wish now I’d kept one. 🙂
Debra Aubin says
LOVE the chalkboard frames. My question is what else can be used to paint the chalkboard on instead of the hard board? I have wanted to make one of these for the longest time but I am looking for another source for the chalkboard. Do you have any suggestions? Much appreciated.
Thank you
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Debra! I’ve seen where some people paint the glass that comes with the frame, but I am afraid of breakage. You can also buy chalkboard already to go at Home Depot from what I hear. I have never looked for it. If so, they will cut it to the size you need. Hope this helps. 🙂
Christina says
There is also chalkboard liner… like shelf liner only it is chalkboard. 🙂 I’ve used that with great success. Check Amazon (or local stores may have a better price) for: Con-Tact Brand Self-Adhesive Multi-Purpose Chalkboard Liner, 18-Inches by 6-Feet
Christy K. James says
I haven’t seen that but it might work great!
Sue Farmer says
Love them!! I MUST try this!!!
Christy K. James says
Yes! You can turned just about any frame into a pretty chalkboard. 🙂
Becky says
Oh, I love those! If only I could find a great frame like those…
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Becky! Those frames were an incredible find. 🙂
Dayle says
What kind of paint did you use on the frames and how did you get the gold to peek through? These are beautiful!
Christy K. James says
Hi Dayle,
I used latex paint, but had the weather been nicer that day, I probably would have just spray painted them. I sanded the raised areas a bit to get the gold to show through. If they weren’t already gold underneath, dry brushing with gold paint would work or using a little gold rub-n-buff would be perfect (goes on like a cream).
Paula@SweetPea says
I can see why these sold quickly in your shop. Adding chalk in the pretty bag is a great touch. You’ll have to make more of these for spring sales.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Paula! I make a lot of chalkboards because they sell so well. I rarely share them on the blog because they are just frames with chalkboard in them, but these were too pretty not to share. 🙂
Linda@MixedKreations says
Your chalkboards are gorgeous Christy! Love the detailed work on the frames, and the way that you distressed them. Your little burlap bag is a cute way to store the chalk.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Linda! I think it helps them sell too. 🙂
Rinny says
Such a cute idea – love the bag with the chalk. Nice touch
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Rinny! I think the little bags of chalk help them sell too. 🙂
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
What a sweet added touch with those cute little chalk bags tied with jute. The frames are beautiful and yes they certainly are fancy chalkboards. I bet these go fast in your booth.
Cora says
These look great, Christy! I have a huge frame I’ve wanted to do this to. I looked at the ready made chalk panels and they would be fine for smaller frames but too thin and flimsy for what I need. I was wondering how you got the hardboard attached to the frame – wood glue, nails, what? Thanks!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Cora!I have a tool that looks a bit like a staple gun, but it shoots these metal thingys into the insides of the frame to keep the board in place. (Got it at Hobby Lobby.) Before I had one of these I just used nails and hammered them parallel to the hardboard into the insides of the frame all the way around. It worked just as well. I’ve never looked for the ready-made chalkboard at Home Depot, but glad to know I’m not missing out by creating my own. XO
Linda Petersen says
Gorgeous!! You really scored~~~you never disappoint!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Linda! I was so giddy when I came across them! The rest of the house was pretty much picked clean by the time I got there, but these were all hanging in the dining room. With those prices, I scooped them ALL up. 🙂
Christina says
Love these Christy! I would like to try this and leave one of them gold. :)))
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Christina! The gold actually was pretty also!
Heather J says
These are really pretty. Love the frames….gorgeous…and the burlap chalk sacks are adorable! Great project! Have a great day!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Heather! I was so excited to find these! Sometimes the thrill of the hunt is the fun part. 🙂
Joanne Boulter says
Darling chalk boards Christy. Thanx for all the inspiring ideas! Jo
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Jo! XOXO
Cindy says
maybe a personal question but ….what price did you sell them for? I love them! I’d like to make one for myself and try to sell one also!
Christy K. James says
I don’t mind answering that at all! I sold them for $25, $35, and $45. I think adding the little bags with chalk make it seem like they’re getting more too. 🙂
Ruth Anne says
Your chalkboards are just gorgeous! Love your idea for adding the little chalk bag. No wonder they sold quickly!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Ruth Anne! Sometimes those small details sure do help sales. 🙂
Julie (Being Home) says
Oh, very nice! You painted the frames very nicely and the overall look is beautiful, but adding that cute little bag of chalk, sets it apart. Sometimes, it IS the little things. 😉
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Julie! The little bags cost me practically nothing since they were scraps, but they really add a little something extra. Hope your week is off to a great start! XO
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
What a score, Christy! Love the distressed look! Your makeovers are always amazing!
Little Miss Maggie says
These turned out beautiful.
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Little Miss Maggie 🙂
Design Furnishings says
These chalkboards and frames are fantastic! I really like how they look and they could be practical, too.
Christy K. James says
Thanks! Pretty and functional 🙂
The Style Sisters says
Ohh those frames with all the detailing…I am dying over them!! I love the gold peeking through…gorgeous!! Please come link up to my party CPW (Centerpiece Wednesday) and share this post with us! http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2015/03/centerpiece-wednesday-diy-recipes.html
Karin
Christy K. James says
Thanks! XO
Everett says
The frames are real find to be honest. Moreover, the renovated chalkboard looks more attractive. Great work.
andi says
I love these! And I love your little chalk bags. 🙂 Okay, my busy friend…I’m off to play catch-up because SOME people decided to post every day in March… 😛
xoxo
-andi
Christy K. James says
I know I am crazy. I’ll tell though, I have really enjoyed it! If only I could keep it up and not lose my sanity. I need that. 🙂
karen says
Great job, I have done several of these and it is hard to find the decorative frames…you did good! A new follower.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Karen and welcome, so happy to have you following along! I don’t come across pretty frames like these often all that’s for sure! XO
Anita says
Beautiful Chalkboards! Just wondering what color is the blueish/green one?
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Anita! That is Duck Egg Blue Annie Sloan chalk paint, one of my favorites!
Anita says
Thanks!
Christy K. James says
Sure 🙂