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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Chalkboard Makeover

You might remember that I showed you my chalkboard that I put up over my kitchen cabinets.

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Well, I decided to go ahead and paint the frame.  I was liking the idea of doing it in French Linen more and more. 

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Then I decided that since I got another, smaller chalkboard that I can write on, I would take my “menu” and make it look a little better ~ on a permanent basis.  To have it look as good as possible, I ordered the words in vinyl {my girl, Carisa at Empressive Designs always comes through for me!} and applied them to the chalkboard.

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I love it!  The larger size lettering makes it easier to read when it is that high up.  I don’t need my reading glasses ~ I’m considering it the “large print” version!

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Linking up with

Craft/DIY Party at Debbiedoo’s

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Sizzle Into Summer at DIY by Design

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

29 comments:

  1. Oh the color is very pretty, Kathy. I also like you added the Vinyl lettering what a great alternative, especially if you have sloppy handwriting ( that would be me :)
    Have a great week!
    Angelina

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  2. I love the french linen. I think that may need to be the next color I try. It looks great with the vinyl lettering.

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  3. I love it Kathy! I would love to order the letters in vinyl.It looks fabulous.

    Kathy

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  4. Ha ha, about the readers, I lost mine at the flea this morning! Thank goodness I took my cheapy ones and not my prescription ones!!

    Great idea about the vinyl lettering!!!

    xoxo

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  5. This looks wonderful! French Linen is one of may favorite colors! I love the vinyl lettering. Thanks for sharing the link to them. Love this idea!

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  6. I love it, Kathy. Good call making it permanent.

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  7. Kathy- Oh- I love it- from the new color to the vinyl lettering. It is just beautiful!! Great job- xo Diana

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  8. The vinyl lettering and color of the frame are perfect!

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  9. Hi Kathy! This is so cute! I love it and the letters you purchased look great and I love the menu too! ;)
    Thanks so much for popping in to see me and your kind comments.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  10. Nice Kathy! The lettering is a great idea. I have lettered "saying" that is applied to my wall that has been a lot of fun but to apply it to a chalkboard like you have done is such a great idea!

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  11. Such a cute idea and I love your wording! I am totally pinning this. =)

    J

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  12. Oh I love it How perfect. Love the larger letters and the "saying". Hugs, Marty

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  13. Kathy, Your post about finding the dresser with missing drawers had me giggling. I can't tell you how many things I lug home hoping I get there and see my husband's car not yet in the garage. I know this one will turn out as beautifully as your others. What a lucky daughter you have! Her project turned out beautifully. Another Kathy creation has turned up at my daughters. Shells in a beautiful glass container, a tag hanging from it's knob. Thanks for all you share! E

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  14. Loving the new frame color. Great idea on the vinyl wording...looks wonderful.

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  15. the new colour and lettering look so great! I really need to jump on this chalkboard bandwagon!

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  16. What a great project! I love the vinyl lettering! Anything with chalkboard is calling my name.

    Have a blessed and wonderful day.
    karianne

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  17. Love the lettering...will have to hop over and take a look at her site...Great job Kathy...I love the messages!

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  18. oh, i love this lettering idea, kathy!

    "warm hugs, open ears"--who wouldn't love that:)

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  19. What a great idea..Love the color.I don't know how you keep up with yourself...

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  20. I LOVE your menu! Having grandsons I can so relate! The lettering looks great!! Enjoy your evening, Gail

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  21. Very clever to order the lettering rather than DIY -- and a great source for us! Thanks Kathy. Also, you didn't say what you used for the linen effect on the frame but it's very handsome. Appreciate you stopping by to see my laundry. Jane

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  22. I'm really getting into these chalkboards I'm seeing and I really like the idea of using vinyl letters--very clever!

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  23. Cute idea! It is adorable and the vinyl is perfect!

    Carol

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  24. I love the way this turned out! The vinyl letters show up so much better! What a great idea!

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  25. Great makeover Kathy! I love the vinyl words that you added. Thanks again for stopping by my blog.

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  26. Great idea for your chalkboard. Love the menu!!
    Mary Alice

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy