Saturday, June 23, 2012

Pink Chalk Board & My NEW Work Space!

Today I finished painting this pink chalk board...I love it!
Originally, it started as a $2.50 frame (bought at 30% off) I found at Georgia North Antique Mall in Adairsville, GA.
Before I get to that story, I want to share the wonderful shelf my husband built me in my work shop.
All my paints & supplies are right at my fingertips!
My work shop is in our garage/basement area & will never be featured in Where Women Create but it's exactly what I wanted, air conditioned, & all mine!!!!!!!!!
After cleaning the frame, I painted it Hollyhock Pink (Martha Stewart) & then a coat of clear sealer.
I had the Home Depot guys mix a jar of  Behr primer/paint sample but in Martha's colors.

I added a strip of fabric I'd bought at Hobby Lobby.
Cut it double the size I needed to cover, pressed it to fit, & hot glued it to the frame!
So easy!
I saw the idea on a blog or Pinterest, can't remember which, but thanks to whoever posted it!!
I'll be taking this to the Antique Mall next week to sell in my booth!

♥'s
Sherry

6 comments:

  1. That is so cute! I have yet to do a chalkboard paint project even though I have the paint!

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    1. Thanks Cindy!
      I think I like the brush on paint better than the spray...it's easier to control & I can do it inside!

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  2. Hi Sherry, I think that your new work space is wonderful. Hubby did a good job. Love the pink chalkboard frame. Especially the bit of leopard. It makes it a bit wild!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Thanks Jann!
      I do love my workshop!
      Working with the leopard was fun...nothing that would work in my house but fun to play with!!

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  3. Looks great. Your workspace is great.

    Holly

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  4. The idea to add fabric around the frame is brilliant and since I have been hoarding vintage fabric for years, I might have to try this. Thanks for the inspiration! -amy

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