NOTE: Before I begin this post I want to say that my ding dong camera card went "sasldfkj" this afternoon so any before or even during pictures of the fridge chalking are temporarily *poof* gone! As soon as Conan works a little magic of his own though, I will put some more pictures of the process up here. Okay. Now you may proceed. Okay so, is the suspense killing you? A chalkboard fridge, you say? But how can that be? Well, let me show/tell you... First, you take a normal, very beige fridge (that we didn't buy-it came with the house) (that's where I would normally put this awesome, face-on picture of the fridge but...whadaya' gonna' do?) Then you follow this tutorial you found on Apartment Therapy (insert more awesome during pictures) Sand the fridge a little Buy some chalkboard paint (ON SALE for $8) Brush/roll it on (I did a little of both) Let it dry for three days, rub chalk all over it and wipe off And..... Ta-dow! Pretty neat, huh? We really like how it turned out! I especially like the way it looks with my thrift store dresser there. Look at that adorable cow! It's no surprise that one of us has a degree in art, now is it? It was such a cheap and easy project, I would highly recommend it! UPDATE: Two years later, here's how the chalkboard fridge DIY has held up! In other news, the kitchen ceiling now has one coat of paint! Hooray! Looks pretty awesome! Especially since my mom and dad came this past weekend and put that big, fat trim over the place where the old wallpaper was still peeking out at the top of the paneling. We're going to try to spray on our second coat since we did the first by hand and it was...ugh! Wish us luck!
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I love clever ideas! Kitchen organization is always a priority in our home since it is one of those rooms that we are always using. Do you ever wonder how to keep your kitchen clean? Well, here are some ideas perfect to help us with that! So today I’m sharing with you some pretty CLEVER …
Wondering how to learn Waldorf art? The crayon drawings, the watercolor paintings, and oh, those colorful chalkboard drawings! Waldorf Art for Beginners.
You all probably know this about me by now -- I prefer a style that looks like it comes naturally. A look that says, "this room or vignette just happened to
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If you are excited about the most festive season, as I am then these merry Christmas chalkboard ideas are just for you!
If you are excited about the most festive season, as I am then these merry Christmas chalkboard ideas are just for you!
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1. This Abandoned Villa in Italy After a little digging for more context, this place is rumoured to belong to Villa Pirotta in Brunate, a village on an hill over Como, Italy. This room may be inside one of several buildings on the estate, which is currently listed for sale on Sotheby’s. Photography by Mathias…
My top 10 chalkboard tips and tricks for making your own chalkboard art. From picking fonts to what chalk and tools to use, everything you need to know.
When we bought our house in 2003, the kitchen was terrible (think avocado counters, not of the charming retro variety), This was exciting to me for one reason: In a few years, when we could maybe afford to renovate, we could create the perfect family kitchen from scratch. Of course, as anyone who has lived through a renovation... Read more »
Glamorous kitchens are fun to look at and aspire to, but what about the little things everyone can do to make their kitchens prettier and more functional? That’s what one Kitchn reader wanted to know, so I’ve rounded up 15 cheap yet effective ways you can spruce up a small kitchen:1. essential storage products for small kitchens 2your pot lids3.4Store things in baskets5.on trays on the counter6.7.Hang mugs and teacups on hooks8.9.10111213.14long iron bar15.
I've rounded up 20 of my favorite Super Simple Craft Ideas, you're going to love them! There are crafts perfect for everyone in here!
The Lack side table is $13 at IKEA; If you want to try an IKEA Lack table hack of your own, you'll love this collection of projects!
Homemade chalkboard paint allows you to turn surfaces into slates for writing and drawing. Learn how to make chalkboard paint in any color.
Looking for stylish DIY fall decor ideas? These inexpensive fall decorating ideas will inspire you to get your home ready for the season!
I have had a crazy, busy week and had hoped to get the April Photo-A-Day challenge photo prompts up a bit earlier. But at least I got it before April started…so that is good news right?! Are you going to be playing along? Are you re-joining us from the past Monthly Photo Challenges? Are you
I have a very old fridge that needed serious TLC. Since I couldn't afford a new one, I started to make it look like a French armoire. This is what it used to l…
In many parts of Italy, Christmas Eve is a partial fast. But just like the Italians I have come to know, many now know this day as one of feasting, not fasting.
Show off your family pride with these DIY family tree ideas.
Learn how to make DIY stamped spoon plant markers to give as favors or gifts. Easy step by step instructions.
During the festive holiday season, there's nothing quite like gathering around with family and friends to create cherished memories through fun-filled Christmas crafts for kids.
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This vintage Thanksgiving postcard features an illustration of a table set for a special roast turkey dinner. Included on the table that has been covered with a linen tablecloth is: a roast turkey, slice of pie, bowl of fruit and small bowls of what may be cranberries and olives. A bottle of wine and jug...Read More
Nothing adds character to a space like art. Make like a savvy DIYer and take thrift store art to another level.
Maybe your soffit has ductwork inside it. Or maybe, you don’t want to deal with the messy project of removing a soffit. If you are stuck on what to do with that…
Whew… what a year this week has been, am I right?! Has the world been moving in slow motion for everyone else? I suppose more time has been one silver lining in all of this. We’re working on a long overdue vlog update for you guys soon with how we’ve been impacted. But in the […]
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How to Build a Huge Chalkboard for CHEAP! This step-by-step tutorial is so great and makes this tutorial work for DIYers of all levels! #diychalkboard #homemadechalkboard #chalkboard
