Happy Sunday Everyone!
I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am that summer holidays are here! School was just done on Friday and I feel like a little switch in my head just switched to relax and no-routine mode! I love it!!!!
Today I want to show you a chalkboard I made for less than $5! I love visiting the Habitat for Humanity Restore. You just never know what you’ll find, plus you’re supporting a great cause. A little while back I found these new, cabinet doors. There were different sizes and they were all $2 or $3 dollars. I bought three, thinking they’d be perfect for a number of different projects!
So pretty, isn’t it?
The only materials I used were: 1 cupboard door, Folk Art Chalkboard paint (from Michaels), 1 foam paint brush (from Dollar Store or Michaels), and Frogtape (from Home Depot).
Because they were new, the doors were in perfect shape and since I didn’t mind the color I didn’t need to paint the frame. Easy, peasy, right? The first thing I did was use Frogtape (that stuff is the best!!) to tape the inside so my chalkpaint wouldn’t run to the outside of the frame.
I gave the frame 3 coats of chalkpaint. (Follow drying instruction on paint bottle). I love painting with chalk paint! It goes on so nicely and a little goes a long way!
I love how they turned out! I have the one pictured above on our back deck! It looks so summery as it reminds us of some of our favourite things to do this season!
I look forward to changing it up as the seasons come and go! Have you ever used cupboard doors to make something else?
As always, thank you so much for stopping by! I love hearing from you and appreciate your comments so much! Hope you have a very wonderful week!
Kendra
Linking To: Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop, Work it Wednesday, Grace At Home, Enchanting Inspiration, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Outdoor Extravaganza
Hi Kendra! Love, love, love your chalkboard!! You’ll have so much fun changing it up for the seasons. I’m a fan of Frog Tape too…except I’m terrified of real life frogs! Lol! I’ve always wanted to make a tray out of a cabinet door. Just add a couple of handles on each side or something like that. Hope you have a great day!
Thanks for your sweet comment Lisa! Oh, I’m terrified of real frogs, too 😉 I have a tray like the one you described pinned on Pinterest– would love to make one as well!!
This is brilliant! The door is such an easy way to create a frame!
Thank you Katie! So happy you came by 🙂
I can’t believe you made this for less than five dollars! It’s so cute! I like it so much I decided to feature it at our next Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop party!
I know, Carrie! And that door was even brandnew. Thanks so much for the feature; so exciting! 🙂
Kendra, Love, love, love this! Would you believe I was hunting for a door for the same project this weekend?! I need a tall narrow one. No luck yet but the hunt is on! I see we favor the same colors as well–must be kindred spirits 🙂 Heading over to the party….thanks for hosting and for the invite! Blessings, Cecilia
Thanks so much for your sweet comments Cecilia! Hope you find one like you want! 🙂 so glad you came by… I appreciate it 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
I love this , I may have to dig out some doors I have
Thanks Chris! Doors make an easy, ready-made frame 🙂 Thanks so much for coming by!
I love these – I happen to have some cupboard doors lying around from our kitchen remodel that could use a little chalkboard love!
Thanks Shannon! Yay, that’s great 🙂 So glad you came by!
So cute and versatile! Love it!
Thank you Sandra! 🙂 Thank you for coming by!
I have an old door in the garage that would be perfect for this project! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
~ Ashley
Yay! It’s always nice when you have something on hand to get a project started! Glad you came by, Ashley 🙂
LOVE this idea. A brilliant use of a thrift store find! I’m pinning it!
Thanks so much for joining Grace at Home. I’m featuring you this week!
Thank you Richella! You are always so encouraging 🙂 I appreciate your link up and thanks for coming by my blog! Have a fabulous rest of the week!