Friday, January 7, 2011

Chalkboard Obsession!

Hello Ladies,
Hope you have had a great week, I am so ready for the weekend!  How about you? 
Do you love chalkboards as much as I do?  I love making them, and thought I would share my latest creations with you.  I've been making chalkboards for the past year or so, and I just discovered the new chalkboard vinyl!  I love it!  I used it for the three chalkboards here, that began life as picture frames.
 I really love this frame!  It has the look and feel of a vintage piece (though it is not).  I painted it Heirloom White of course!  I love the pretty ribbon motif at the top and bottom of the frame.
 Lots of pretty detailing.
 Some distressing and Ralph Lauren antiquing glaze add to the vintage feel.
I am always on the lookout for vintage Syroco pieces, so I was thrilled when I came across this large picture frame.  I knew right away that I wanted to paint it light blue.  It has some really pretty detailing, and faux wood grain that looks surprisingly realistic!
 Blue paint + chalkboard vinyl = true love!!

 A rather boring picture frame got a makeover with more Heirloom White and Ralph Lauren glaze! 
 I love the details of this frame.  While it is not old, it has a wonderful vintage feel that I really find so appealing!!

I have put these chalkboards in my Etsy shop, if you are interested.  Hope you have a great weekend!
I've linked up with the following terrific parties:
504 Main Tickled Pink Party
Cindy Adkin's Whimsical Musings Creative Spirit Challenge 
Cottage Instincts Make it For Monday
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20 comments:

  1. Sue@Uniquely ChicJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Love chalk board paint too! These came out great.

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  2. TeteJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Glad you found the vinyl! Still, there seems to be something missing here....oh, what could it be?

    GLITTER! There's still no glitter!

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  3. NanaDianaJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Love the chalkboards, Donna! I don't even know what vinyl chalkboard is!? What? No glitter??? You do such a nice job of making the old look "old"...lol...do you think there is anything you could do with me? I am at work (shhhh)...hope YOU are having a great weekend. Hugs- Diana

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    The chalkboards turned out amazing! Love the detail on those gorgeous frames!

    Beautiful new header! Have a great weekend!
    ~Michelle

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  5. ChristineJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I am a huge fan of chalkboards! These are works of art indeed. The chalkboard vinyl sounds a bit easier to deal with than the paint...though I do love it still!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    These are gorgeous, Donna. I have never heard of chalkboard vinyl..sounds pretty cool, though.
    xo
    lynn

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  7. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    These are beautiful, Donna! I have a couple I want to make...I have never heard of chalkboard vinyl either...I'll have to check that out! Thanks!

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  8. DonnaJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Love how they all turned out but especially love the first ribbon one! They will make a spot look terrific!!

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  9. Cindy AdkinsJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Donna,
    These are GORGEOUS!!!! I LOVE your chalkboards...thanks SO much for linking them up!!!!
    XO

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  10. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Hi Donna,
    I love your chalkboards, they are so pretty.
    I've made a few, but they don't look as good as yours. I sometimes have trouble getting the chalk paint on properly. Do you have secret?

    hugs
    Sissie

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  11. RebeccaJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I love making chalkboards too-yours are wonderful!

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  12. ArtfullyJuneJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Great frames. I have some vinyl chalkboard but haven't used it yet. I have a few frames I got recently - I think I might finally use my vinyl chalkboard I have.

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  13. Susan EvelynAndRoseJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Love all your frames, Donna. You're inspiring me to paint some of mine white. I'll have to look for your favorite 'Heirloom White' paint, hee hee. Have a great week!
    - Susan

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  14. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I didn't know there was chalkboard vinyl. I will have to look for that...your boards are fabulous! I don't own even one chalkboard...I really have to rectify that!!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Ooh, fun. I've been wanting to make one of these for a while. Didn't know about chalkboard vinyl though. I guess it makes it easier.

    Thank you for sharing your great project. Found you through Creative Spirit Challenge. Have a gorgeous day.

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  16. ErinJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Those are fabulous! You are starting to make me want some blue, in a BAD way...I might just have to ask someone for some ideas...hehehe

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  17. Linda M.January 10, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    They are very special chalkboards. So pretty!

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  18. kara@elements-interiors.netJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    LOVE this!!! LOVE your blog! Would LOVE for you to link this up at

    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

    xoxokara

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  19. Holly LefevreJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    I think chalkboard paint is awesome...cannot get enough of it. I went to a junk/craft show and all these women were swooning over chalkboards on platters, in pretty frames...and I thought clearly you do not blog, because there are even prettier ones out there...like YOURS!

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  20. JaninaCakesMarch 7, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I'm making my very first chalkboard now. Love how its looking so far. :)

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