Hi!
Today I bring you a little DIY tutorial.
It all started when I was cooking or in the kitchen and would realize I was out of something and needed to jot it down but had no place to do so.
I used to have a notepad on the side of my fridge for such times, but I already have wonderful spice storage ideas for that space, a la this one from AmyBites.com, plus I wanted a more fun, decorative way to make this list. I digress.
Since chalkboards seem to be all the rage right now, I set my mind on that being the right solution.
Here are some ideas I really like:
 |
| ArtsyChicksRule.com |
So I thought chalkboard paint would be the solution, but then I saw these little guys at the Dollar Spot at Target for $3 each, and my little creative wheels started turning!
I knew I could make my own customized chalkboard for essentially $9--what a deal! Plus, I like to use tools whenever possible, rather than just slopping on some paint (plus you have to WAAAAAIT for it to dry...booooorrring.).
So here's what I did:
1) Unscrew swivel stands.
2) Find chains to use for desired look and length between each board.
 |
| When jewelry breaks and I'm not particularly into it anymore, I put it in my craft box for later use! |
 |
| Methinks I like this one! |
3) After measuring and marking where you want each chain to be nailed, hammer those suckers in! (I used the hole left my the screw I removed from the swivel as a guide, and I sort of just laid out the chain and eyeballed what I thought would look best!)
 |
| Scientifically measuring how long that little piece o' chain should be. |
 |
| Hammer time! (A favorite time!) |
4) Use pliers, wire cutters, tweezers, fingernails, what-have-you, to pry open the link at the place you want the chain to be cut and then do so (or recruit a husband to do so--and have him educate you.)
 |
| husband's man hands taking care of bidness. 5) Basically repeat this process five more times, and then all of your boards will be connected! |
 |
| Pretend this picture shows that they are connected by tiny broken necklace chains! 6) Hold up your new creation on the wall to see how long your chain that is going to hang the whole thing up needs to be; Use a piece of jute string to mark it off on the wall, and then hold it up to your chain so you know how long to cut it. (More fancy math and science!!!) |
7) Hammer a nail up in that wall and hang it up!
BEFORE (sad, lonely wall):
AFTER:
OK, to be honest, it's not as amazing-looking as I'd hoped. I need to zhush it all up a little more! I'm thinking a fun knob in place of the nail, like one of these from Hobby Lobby, since we just got a local-ish Hobby Lobby!!!
 |
| A pretty, glass flower: currently $3 |
 |
| A more vintage vibe; Currently: $4 |
 |
| This quirky, fun ampersand; Currently only $2! |
 |
| OR ONE WITH SPARKLE!!! $4.50 |
I'm also thinking it could be fun to paint or embellish the frame...what do you think??? Next post I will show you how I attached chalk, because what good is this chalkboard if you can't write on it!!!???
Thanks for reading!
Stay Glittery!
Meg
No comments:
Post a Comment