Happy Wednesday, Friends! As promised from Sunday's post, today I'm sharing details for repurposing a vintage frame as a small chalkboard tray...

So here's how the $1 frame looked when I brought it home from the yard sale. Loved the vintage frame's ornate detail and timeworn patina, but the damaged faded print--not so much. I knew I wanted to create a chalkboard that could double as a small tray. I started by cleaning the wood with orange peppermint spray, which is the perfect way to get rid of any pests lingering in the old wood.

Then I used extra fine sandpaper to smooth chipped paint.

Next, I applied DecoArt Americana Decor creme wax, left over from a previous project.
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Though meant to be used with chalk paint, I've found it to be effective as a protective coat for similar projects. It dries clear with a matte finish.

I found this large roll of textured wallpaper at a yard sale for .50. I knew the neutral color and thick quality would come in handy for some of my many projects. I still had peel and stick chalkboard paper from my last repurposed chalkboard project.

I traced the frame onto the wallpaper to create a finished backing and

attached it with craft adhesive squares.
Finally, after tracing the frame's front opening as a pattern, I added peel and stick chalkboard paper. I carefully smoothed it as I went, tucking it under the edge of the frame.

Voila!



Very sweet! I love that stickable chalkboard paper. I have used it in a few projects and it holds up great.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used the peel and stick chalkboard paper but it sounds terrific. Your sweet vintage frame makes this project a real winner.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and I had no idea sticky chalkboard paper was even a thing. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love this idea, Cecelia! I have used the paper for many projects and it's fun and easy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a project after my own heart! I never pass up a chance to chalkboard-I-fy (a word) an old ornate frame! So sweet! Xo kathleen
ReplyDeleteReally nice make-over. Small size to be useful anywhere. Will have to try that peel and stick chalkboard paper. Looks so easy to use and nice looking too.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Audrey
That is a beautiful frame! I didn't know there was such a thing as peel and stick chalkboard! Cheaper than chalkboard paint, I assume? I hope? Great makeover though! Pinned.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute. I have read so much about chalkboard paint and will have to buy some and make a project.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Your repurposed frames looks great. Chalkboard paper is great stuff. So much easier than paint.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with SYC.