Sunday, May 1, 2011

{primp}ing a (chalkboard) door

Here's this weekends project: a chalkboard door. Actually I feel funny calling it a project since it only took about 30 minutes to complete, including drying time.

This is my pantry door which is in the mud room off of the gargage--the ideal place for a grocery list, job list or any kind of note you want to make sure everyone sees.

I added a metal drawer pull I painted turquoise then distressed--a perfect place to hold the chalk.

{I love this old metal stool--found at the thrift store}



This will be perfect for my constant list making obsession.



I love it when a project comes out exactly how I envisioned, with no mishaps, or redos--kind of unusual. This is the kind of primping I like--quick and painless.


Now go forth and primp!



28 comments:

  1. I think your door looks fantastic...it's in the perfect spot! Great job, Michele!

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. I love the way the door turned out and the drwer pull for the chalk, great idea! Thank you for sharing it on Masterpiece Monday. Have a great week! Mary :O)

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  3. oh Ive been wanting to do something like this...youve done amazing!!!!!

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  4. love it! I hate that I rent right now and can't paint, but I'm tucking this away for our future home :) I love the drawer pull too for a chalk holder. I saw that somewhere else and thought it was genius! The turquoise one you found is lovely.

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  5. LOVE IT!! I'm working on a chalkboard door also, I might have to boorow your chalk holder idea.....I love that! Especially the color.
    Toni

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  6. This is fabulous and I love the pop of color on the pull, so pretty!
    Thanks for linking!
    XO

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  7. Such a cute idea for a pantry door! The chalk holder is perfect!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  8. I really like it. Recently I bought some chalkboard paint to transform some old Silver Trays into Glam Chalkboards for the G-Kids that would match Gramma's Decor *I'm anal like that, winks*... however, since Princess T, age 5, gets into EVERYTHING, until I was ready to do the project I "hid" the Chalkboard Paint so she wouldn't get into it... apparently REALLY well... because now I can't find it! *le sigh* Ah well, back to the Craft Store I guess... *winks*

    Glad to have found your delightful Blog... through the White Wednesday Blog Party...
    Blessings from the AZ Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  9. I love this idea, a whole door area to write on.
    This inspires me.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  10. This is amazing! I immediately looked at my kitchen door to see if I could do it, but the panels are different! lol
    I'm your newest follower---LOVE your style!

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  11. The door looks great and I am in love with that old stool!!!

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  12. Great job! Love it. Linking this up with us made the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop better and more special. Thank you!

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  13. Popping over from The Inspired Room. LOVE your door! I've been wanting to do this to my utility closet door. The little drawer pull to hold the chalk - genius!!

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  14. oh I love it too- did my fridge but LOVE the door and the pull for the chalk rocks!
    coming from White Wednesday...


    Karen

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  15. I love chalkboard paint, too! What a fun project! I also adore your toile wall paper, it's tres magnifique!

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  16. I'm going to have to do this to my pantry door. Thanks for such a brilliant idea.

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  17. I love chalkboard doors. They are so fun. Yours looks great!

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  18. This is the best idea! I love the wooden chalk holder too--so cute.

    I have a bit of a list making obsession myself...quickly turning into a chalkboard painting obsession...it's my cross to bear :)

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  19. love this what an awesome idea!
    Happy weekend
    hugs from Savannah, Cherry

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  20. I want one!!!
    Great job!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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    Marni

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  22. This is best idea for using chalkboard on the door. Chalkboards

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  23. Fabulous door, and I love that wall paper! ;)

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