Have you seen the cute little silver serving trays at the dollar store? Well I happened to pick one up and try making it into a chalkboard like I have seen around blog land. Heck, its a buck if I screw it up..no big loss..right?
First I primed it and than added 3 coats of chalkboard paint. I did not tape, just was very careful and than took a toothpick (fancy tools used here) and went around the edges to clean it up. I love how it turned out and bonus..its magnetic!! I also am toying with the idea of adding ribbon so it can hang. I think I might be doing this again, would make great gifts!!
Thanks for joining me and look for me next week as I have a big project reveal..I hope...lol
Joining:
Monday:
More The Merrier @ DIY Home Sweet Home
Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
DIY Project Parade @ DIY Showoff
Thrifty Treasures @ SouthernHospitality
Make it Great Monday @ Etcetorize
Tuesday:
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Trash To Treasure Tuesday @ Kammy's Korner
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & amp; Co
CowGirl UP @ Cedar Hill Ranch
Talent Tuesday @ VintageWannaBee
Twirl & amp; take a Bow
Wednesday:
Piece Of Work Wednesday @ Primitive And Proper
Home is where the Heart is
Primp your stuff wednesday
Uncommonly Yours
Very Merry Vintage Style
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/
What we made and wore @RaeGunRamblings
All Star Block Party @ Full Circle Creations
New House
Nutmeg Place
Full Circle Creations
Simply Done Wright
Wicked Awesome Wednesday @ HandyManCraftyWoman
Penny Pinching Party @ TheThriftyHome
Made by Me
From Dream to Reality
Time for a Party
Whimsy Wednesday
Wow me Wednesday
Wednesdays Adorned from Above
Whats it wednesday
Thursday:
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
tutorials-tips-and-tidbits
Under $100 Party
Creative Inspirations
The Mother Lode @ IGottaCreate
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage
Thursdays Are Your Days @ 52Mantels
Transformation Thursday @TheShabbyCreekCottage
Share Your Cup Thursday with Mrs. Olson
Show Me Extraordinary @ 36thAvenue
Hooking up with HoH
Throwback Thursday @HubbyMadeMe
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ FromMyFrontPorchToYours
Live Laugh Link @live.Laugh.Rowe
Pin-inspiration Thursday
Friday:
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Fridays Unfolded @ StuffandNonsense
Feature Friday @ RedouxInteriors
Free for All Friday @ FiveDaysFiveWays
Inspiration Friday @ AtThePicketFence
EBTKS @ ALittleKnickKnack
Potpourri Friday @ 2805
Made You Look @MadeInaDay
Show and Tell Friday
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
hello-its-friday-once-again
Pinworthy Projects @JustUsFourBlog
Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party @ Addicted2Decorating
Weedend Wrap up Party
Saturday
Show and Tell Saturdays @ BeDifferentActNormal
Saturday Nite Special Creative Dressers @ FunkyJunkInteriors
Get schooled Saturday
once upon a weekend
Free for All
Sunday
Overflowing with Creativity
Sunday's Best
Whats Shakin
Social Sunday
Sunday Stop @ Joy2Journey
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ NiftyThriftyThings
Sunday Showcase Party @ UnderTheTableandDreaming It's Party Time @ ItsSoVeryCheri
Wednesday:
Piece Of Work Wednesday @ Primitive And Proper
Home is where the Heart is
Primp your stuff wednesday
Uncommonly Yours
Very Merry Vintage Style
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/
What we made and wore @RaeGunRamblings
All Star Block Party @ Full Circle Creations
New House
Nutmeg Place
Full Circle Creations
Simply Done Wright
Wicked Awesome Wednesday @ HandyManCraftyWoman
Penny Pinching Party @ TheThriftyHome
Made by Me
From Dream to Reality
Time for a Party
Whimsy Wednesday
Wow me Wednesday
Wednesdays Adorned from Above
Whats it wednesday
Thursday:
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
tutorials-tips-and-tidbits
Under $100 Party
Creative Inspirations
The Mother Lode @ IGottaCreate
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage
Thursdays Are Your Days @ 52Mantels
Transformation Thursday @TheShabbyCreekCottage
Share Your Cup Thursday with Mrs. Olson
Show Me Extraordinary @ 36thAvenue
Hooking up with HoH
Throwback Thursday @HubbyMadeMe
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ FromMyFrontPorchToYours
Live Laugh Link @live.Laugh.Rowe
Pin-inspiration Thursday
Friday:
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Fridays Unfolded @ StuffandNonsense
Feature Friday @ RedouxInteriors
Free for All Friday @ FiveDaysFiveWays
Inspiration Friday @ AtThePicketFence
EBTKS @ ALittleKnickKnack
Potpourri Friday @ 2805
Made You Look @MadeInaDay
Show and Tell Friday
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
hello-its-friday-once-again
Pinworthy Projects @JustUsFourBlog
Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party @ Addicted2Decorating
Weedend Wrap up Party
Saturday
Show and Tell Saturdays @ BeDifferentActNormal
Saturday Nite Special Creative Dressers @ FunkyJunkInteriors
Get schooled Saturday
once upon a weekend
Free for All
Sunday
Overflowing with Creativity
Sunday's Best
Whats Shakin
Social Sunday
Sunday Stop @ Joy2Journey
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ NiftyThriftyThings
Sunday Showcase Party @ UnderTheTableandDreaming It's Party Time @ ItsSoVeryCheri
25 comments:
What a great idea for such a small cost! ~ Maureen
So cute - would definitely make cute gifts...Visiting from Totally Transformed Tuesday...
This is a great idea, even thrift finds would be a good item. Visiting from Dedicated House.
Have a great week.
So glad I stopped by. What a great idea. I am always looking for a new idea since I make all my Christmas gifts for family and friend. Pop over for a visit if you find time. Blessings.
QMM
I love the elegant look!
What an amazing idea! I love it. Will steal it, and use it. Thanks for sharing. I am your newest follower.
How fancy and fanciful! Imagine how this started and how it ended.
Distressed Donna Down Home
those turned out great
Your tray looks fantastic! Great job!
Hi Margaret,
Your tray looks fantastic! I just love chalkboard items. I'm visting you from Time Travel Thursday. I hope you will stop by to say hello. Enjoy the rest of your week.
It turned out great!
I love this idea! I am pinning it now!
I found you at Beyond the Picket Fence.
Hi! Love it, I so have to get one of those trays and try this!
Visiting from Stuff and Nonsense!
Rondell
such a cute idea
thanks for sharing
at Fridays Unfolded
just followed you
via GFC!
alison
What a cute idea - I love dollar store crafts!
You know I tried to do this once and it was a total fail...I couldn't get a straight edge to save my life...you've inspired me to try again...thank you..xo
Beautiful! Thank you SO much for taking the time to taking the time to link up to the Happy Hour Link Party!!!
Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy
Thank you for such a good idea! I currently have about 45 of these little trays that we're using in the centerpieces for my DD's wedding in a few weeks. I wondered what we were going to do with them after the festivities. Homemade Christmas gifts! Yea!
Love this idea. Adding ribbon would be so awesome. This is such an awesome post. I would love it if you would share this post at our WIW linky party. Hope you can join us. :-)
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Ooooohhhh yeah. Love the chalkboard paint paired with the silver. Nice!! Thanks for sharing on BeColorful
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I agree, great gift idea! Looks very nice.
Saw you sharing at It's So Very Cheri/Cupcakes and Crinoline party.
Debbie :)
Turned out great!
Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina
This would make a terrific gift. I haven't been to the dollar store for a while. Looks like I need to make a trip. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
Hugs,
Jann
This is a very pretty and vintage-looking chalkboard project--I do like it!
This is such a cute idea. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/10/almond-sugar-body-scrub-and-wednesdays.html
from Wednesday until Sunday.
Hope to see you there.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
www.adornedfromabove.com
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