I don't like to pay full price for anything. I always wait for things to go on sale or try to make them myself. That's why I love a good knock off.
I like these Acanthus Message Boards from Ballard Designs, but there is no way I would pay $150-$250 for one of them:
These would be so easy to make. I just needed the right frame.
The other day I stopped at a garage sale. It was a little old farmhouse at the base of the mountain stuffed FULL of things. I almost felt claustrophobic in the place. As I was minding my own business, checking out the place, a lady starts talking to me. Apparently, the house was in foreclosure and she had just broken up with its owner. Can you say TMI?!?!? I didn't really know how to respond, so I just grabbed this gold frame for $2 and scurried back to my car.
I had to go to Home Depot to get a board cut for another project I'm working on. I had them cut a leftover piece of the board to fit into my new frame.
When I got home, I wiped down the frame. I initially thought I would have to repaint it gold, but once it was clean, it looked great. Next, I primed the board and then gave it a few layers of Rustoleum spray chalkboard paint. I was planning on gluing the board into the frame, but the board fits in there so tightly, no adhesive was needed.
I hung her up in my back hallway near the pantry. I think it'll be a great place to write lists, reminders, etc. as long as I can get it away from the kiddos! Because I was able to use things I already had, this project only cost me $2.00. I think it looks much more expensive than that.
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16 comments:
That's a great project and the end result is functional, looks good and cost (almost) nothing!
I love knock offs like this. You did awesome.
Cool - I love that you kept it gold too - looks so chic. And can we say AWKWARD w/ the owner giving TMI - I don't like when strangers tell me all their dirty secrets either...ha - take it and run!
Frames are my weakness!
Suzy, I LOVE it!! How funny that we both posted chalkboards today?! I really like the gold frame - so chic.
Great find! That's a deal for $2! I love the gold!
Becca
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The chalkboard looks great, it was a perfect use for that frame. Awesome price too! I can't believe the price that Ballard wants!! That's just crazy!
Jane
What a deal on this gorgeous frame! The chalkboard turned out fabulous.
xo,
Sherry
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This is a fantastic project! Thank you for sharing.
Happy Tuesday!
Oh yes I am a frame aholic and a mirror aholic!
Beautiful! And good for you! I can't believe how expensive their chalkboard frames are! Coming over from Savvy Southern Style and your newest follower!
Jeanine
This is a terrific project and it will certainly keep your little helper busy!
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Gorgeous, Suzy! What a nice thick molding on the frame, too. I think that always give a piece a more expensive look. I love the size of it, too.
Love it!! I love anything with an ornate frame!
Great job, Suzy! Those next-to-free projects are always the best, aren't they? :) And just gotta love that chalkboard paint! I just did a big chalkboard like that with a vintage frame, too - and am making two more to sell to some friends!
xoxo laurie
I would love to try something like this. I have a chalkboard painted right onto a wall in my kitchen so I'd have to find the right space for something like this framed chalkboard. Ideas?
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