So – it’s finally SpRiNg!! And with spring comes Easter and with Easter comes family dinner {or brunch}. And since we’re hosting my family for Easter again this year {Yay! I love hosting!}, I thought it was time to do something with our tired old silver-toned chargers. But what?
I thought of papering them with vintage book pages. But that was an epic fail! That just looked like plates wrapped in newspaper – you know like when you pack them to move? Yeah. No.
Then I thought of painting them. Okay. And then I thought of painting them with chalkboard paint to make CHALKBOARD CHARGERS! Oh Yeah!
When the weather was so nice a couple of weeks ago, I hauled all our chargers out to the driveway and spray painted them with Rust Oleum chalkboard spray paint. {Now our driveway looks like those fields with crop circles – anyone seen Rory Tate, Circle Researcher, lately?!}.
After leaving the chargers to dry, I brought them inside and let them cure for 24 hours.
Then I prepped them by rubbing chalk all over them and then gently wiping it off with a soft tea towel. {The Rust Oleum can instructions recommend using those felt chalk erasers, but I didn’t have one}.
Now our chargers are all ready for Easter and birthdays and Thanksgiving and…
Spring!
Now it’s your turn!!!
Only three rules:
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Your project must be created by you in some way. BIG OR SMALL! Have fun!
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Link back to us – BY NAME IN YOUR POST – either by text or button that’s found on our sidebar.
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Please do not submit the same project you’ve submitted before.
PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT THE PARTY…WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE EVEN MORE PEOPLE SEE YOUR PROJECTS!!!
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We’re linking up here: The Shabby Chic Cottage – Transformation Thursday, Centsational Girl – Spring Craft Link Party, Addicted to Decorating – Addicts (not so) Anonymous, Funky Junk Interiors – SNS, Tattertots & Jello – Weekend Wrap Up Party
So pretty! Lovely idea.
Danielle recently posted..Easy Peasy Pesto Pasta Salad
Thanks Danielle – can’t wait to test them out!
Thanks for hosting…love the chargers!
Jackie recently posted..Mini Goodwill Haul
Thanks for hosting!! I might have to try those chargers. Your mantel is gorgeous, too. Have a great weekend.
Catherine recently posted..Spring Mantel
Happy Spring, Catherine! I hope your weather cooperates with spring soon – my kids were in their bathing suits having a water gun fight today. In Ontario. Canada!
Love this idea. My chargers are looking tired too. I want to thank you for introducing me to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in a project you did last year? I attended her workshop in San Fransisco ( because of you) this past weekend and it has opened a whole new world.
Love your work and your blog. Argaret
Wow, Margaret, that’s incredible! How was the workshop? Incredible!
THe chargers are awesome! I love anything chalkboard. Thanks for hosting!
Leanne recently posted..Spring Wreath
Chalkboard paint rocks, doesn’t it!!!?!!!
Love those chargers. What a fantastic idea!
Shauna@Satori Design for Living recently posted..Designer Challenge: Which Side Table? {Part Two}
Thanks, Shauna! Great Designer Challenge series this week!
I love it I love it I love it! So pretty and simple with your white dishes. Love what you can do with chalkboard paint!
Nice work.
Jen
athomeinthenorthwestblog.com
I feel a Dr Suess rhyme coming on… oh the things you can do… with chalkboard paint!
I love these! It makes want to run to the dollar store- cause you know they’d have some ugly chargers that need revamped!! Thanks for hosting friends!
xo Becca
Becca recently posted..✥ Ballard Designs Tufted Ottoman Knock Off ✥
Oooh, I’ve never looked for chargers at the dollar store…Now my wheels are turning, Becca!
Thanks LOTS for hosting!!! Glad to know about your blog…your projects are beautiful! XO, Aimee
Aimee Lane – It’s Overflowing recently posted..Trying Out Systeme 41 Skin Care Kit
Glad to know of yours now too, Aimee!
What a great idea! I love it! Thanks for hosting the linky party. I’m new to your blog and I’m off to read more.
Joy recently posted..LAUNDRY ROOM ARTWORK DIY
Well then, Joy, we’re so glad you found us!!!
I have about 10 brass chargers that I have been thinking of dusting off and painting with chalkboard paint. Yep, now I’m convinced….great idea…and it needs to be done.
Daune | Cottage in the Oaks recently posted..Our Passion Tree….
Easy peasy, big impact, fun – what could be better in a DIY?!
What a clever and creative idea! One I will be using in the near future.
Enjoying your blog posts and will be returning.
Happy Spring!
Deborah
Fairfield House recently posted..A Gardener’s Mantel
Thank you for coming by Deborah!!! Enjoyed a bit of your blog tonight too!
Awesome idea! Love it, pinning it now!
Thanks for pinning!!!
OMG love this idea. I am going to try this idea. I see messages of love under plates for people to find. How fun!!!
Hi Esther! Oh yeah, I can see that too!!
CUTE!! I love this idea–it’s so versatile!
Paula recently posted..I’m Telling You Tuesday
Love ‘em! What a great idea. We’re sure your guests will love them. Thanks for using Rust-Oleum to complete your project!
Thanks for taking the time to comment Scott!!!