Yeah…It’s the weekend! This has been a Long, but Fun week at our house…I am looking forward to a fairly uneventful weekend {secretly hoping I get bunches of little projects done…cross our fingers!}
For Lent, my sister decided rather than give something up, she would complete one Pinterest inspired project per day…So, as any good sister would do, I stole was inspired by her idea and am doing the same thing!
Today, I finished this Pinterest inspired Chalkboard on the unfinished end of my kitchen cabinets:
I have been wanting to do this for a few months…Finally had the chance one day when the boys were gone. It was sooo easy! If I had known, it would have happened much sooner {maybe}.
What you’ll need…
Chalkboard paint (mine was from Lowe’s)
small smooth foam roller & tray
painters tape
damp cloth (just in case!)
…And here’s how I did it…
Start by sanding or applying a coat of gripper to the area. Most cabinets have a slick topcoat and the chalkboard paint is likely to peel and/or scratch off if you do not prep the surface. Carefully tape off the area you would like to paint.
Then, paint at least 2-3 coats of chalkboard paint allowing adequate drying time between coats. After your final coat, allow the chalkboard to sit at least 24 hours before writing on it…
And that’s it!
My boys LOVE this new addition to our kitchen area! It gives them something {quiet} to do while I am cooking, etc. I love seeing their little drawings! If I were to do it over again, I would have applied magnetic paint under the chalkboard paint…Just a thought if you decide to tackle this project.
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I’d LOVE to hear what Pinterest has inspired you to do lately…
Ariean
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onekriegerchick 
So very cute…great idea!
KC
Thanks so much! I just linked to your party…I’ll be back next week! 🙂
Thank you so much for linking up! I appreciate it!
Have a great week. Can’t wait to see what you are up to this week.
KC
It turned out cute and I like that you’re actually doing the projects on Pinterest. 🙂 Visiting today from the Raising Imperfection hop.
Thanks for visiting! I’m attempting to do a Pinterest a day for Lent…Wish me luck! 🙂
ah! What a fantastic idea!!! I love this so much. I need some chalk board-ness in my home! Thanks so much for the link up!
xoxo, Jordan
http://www.lilywhite-designs.com/2013/02/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-11.html
Thanks…I’m loving chalkboards right now too! 🙂
It turned out great!!
Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂
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http://www.raising-reagan.com
So cute, I love how it turned out!
Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
Leslie
http://www.violetimperfection.com
Thanks so much for hosting! 🙂
This is beautiful – and I love your cute decorative saying! I’m pinning this for our future home… =) Have a great week! I’m a new follower and I found you at the Frugal, Crafty Home link party!
Danielle
SewMuchCrafting.com
Thanks…I’m so glad you visited! 🙂
oh fun! What a great project!! Thanks so much for coming to my link-up party yesterday, I hope you’ll come back again next week! xoxo~ Ruthie
Thanks so much! See you Saturday! 🙂
That’s cute! We have an awkward end to our cabinets in our kitchen and it would be fun to do this project there! Thanks for linking up to Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop!
I love this ! such an unexpected place.
Thanks for linking!
Xo
Isabelle
Such a wonderful idea!
http://viewfromrivermountain.blogspot.com
Thanks! We have been having a lot of fun with it! 🙂
I found your blog through {Just Something I Whipped Up} link party….thanks for sharing this idea! I appreciate you helping feed my craft addiction to chalkboard paint…my hubby on the other hand does not…so thanks from one of us 😉
xoxo, Meg
http://www.willwork4cupcakes.blogspot.com
I understand…I think my husband rolls his eyes every time I start a sentence with “So, I have this really great idea… OR I saw this idea on Pinterest…” Oh well! Love your blog name! 🙂
I love chalk paint. I have a project in the works right now. Thanks for sharing this idea at Mom’s Library!
Chalkboard paint is so addicting…I agree! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
This is a great idea! My little one would love this.
Loved your project!! You were featured at Super Saturday Show & Tell today! Stop by and grab a button. xoxo~ Ruthie http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com
Thanks for sharing at Fluster’s Creative Muster. I’m looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.
What a great idea! It looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing at Artsy Corner 🙂