Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Painting To Chalkboard

I hit an estate sale a couple of weeks ago and one of the things I picked up was this painting for $15.00.  I really thought I’d just get it for the frame, but then figured I might as well take advantage of the canvas and make it into a chalkboard. 

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I had some Chalkboard spray paint here already and, after taping off the frame portion, got to spraying.  Here it is after one coat.  I’m figuring it is going to need at least three.

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After two coats, I couldn’t see any of the original painting peeking through.  Just to make sure, I did do a third spray coat.

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I let it sit for a couple of days and then I seasoned it by rubbing the side of a piece of chalk all over the chalkboard.

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This keeps it from having your previous writings in the background.  I left the frame the original gold color.

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I moved a few things out of the way and put it in my dining room for a glamour shot.

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16 comments:

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

What a cute idea. I still havn't done anything with chalkboard. I like the gold frame too. Hugs, marty

Laura Turner said...

That turned out so good! Love it!

Laura from sundayview.blogspot.com

Okio B Designs said...

Looks great! I wish I could have chalkboards in every room in the house!

Jeanine

Anonymous said...

It's so much better now! I love chalkboards; I guess they remind me of growing up! Great transformation!

Blondie's Journal said...

I love it! Is there a type of spray paint to use on glass?

XO,
Jane

DIYbyDesign said...

I'm on the hunt for an old picture with a great frame to do the exact same thing. Yours came out beautiful.

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Kathy, Your chalkboard turned out fabulous. I love it. I am in the process of doing the same thing, only my paint is brush on. The priming of the board with the chalk really helps too.
Thanks for sharing all your terrific creations!
Have a great day.
XO Celestina Marie

Cynthia said...

Kathy, very good idea, I think it is so cute. Maybe I missed it, but how did your show go?

Cynthia

20 North Ora said...

Really great redo. I'm like you - always buying something for the frame. It's good to get more use out of the article. Great job!

Judy

Homeroad said...

Hahaha I so just did the same thing! Posting soon :)
Great minds think alike!
Susan

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Talk about re-purposing...great job Kathy!!!...Love it!

SheilaG @ Plum Doodles said...

Looks great, Kathy! I've found that the uglier the picture, the better the price, which makes for a great deal on the frame. Even better if you can repurpose the picture as well. :)

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Your chalkboard looks lovely. Nice job! Nancy http://cozythymecottage.blogspot.com/

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Kathy, what a great tip!!! I have a big painting that I was going to remove from it's pretty frame to make a chalkboard... I never thought to just paint over the painting! Brilliant and easy!!! Thanks for the FABULOUS tip1

Debbiedoos said...

That is so cute Kathy Nothing like a fantastic upcycle!

Debra@CommonGround said...

girl, you are so smart!!

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