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August 6, 2011 · 16 Comments

Shabby Window Turned Chalkboard

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Remember those awesome yard sales I told you about earlier in the summer?  At those yard sales, I picked up some old shabby windows for $2 and have been eager to use them.  I just wasn’t sure how.  Well, last week while thinking about those six paned beauties, the inspiration came…
I cut out each of my family member’s names on the Cricut and stuck one name on every pane.  I used the Cricut cut outs as stencils.

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 Next I just taped off the edges and then painted each of the panes with chalkboard paint (can you tell I’ve had this can forever…at least 10 years!).

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 My Better Half has much more patience than I do, so he used a razor blade and removed the stencils carefully to keep the paint from pulling off the glass.

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 It looked really neat like that…sort of like etched glass.  However, when I went to hang it up, I realized the dark wall behind the panes didn’t let enough light shine through so I put some light paper behind each of the names.  It looks nice and gives the panes a textured look.

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 This is the finished product.

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 It already has gotten a lot of use.  I like to leave reminders and the kids have enjoyed drawing pictures or leaving messages for another sibling.

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The total cost of this project was a whopping $3.58.  $2 for the window and $1.58 for chalk.  I love these kind of projects!

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  1. Michelle Paige says

    August 6, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Super adorable! I would have never thought to use chalkboard paint on window panes. I love your floral swag on top, too!
    –Michellepaige.blogspot.com

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  2. Mary @ Redo 101 says

    August 8, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    What a great use of your old window! I recently got one from a cousin (who lives in the family 200-y-o farmhouse) and am still deciding how to use it. Love that y'all can leave notes for each other or just cute pics. Thanks for sharing!

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  3. Terri says

    August 8, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    That is so cute! I came over to visit your site from Frugal Girls. I am going to have to visit more because I also am I homeschooling mom of 4. My oldest is a girl and the other 3 are little boys! I always can use some tips and advice from a more experienced mom.

    Terri
    http://mompointofview.blogspot.com

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  4. Annie says

    August 8, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Wow – what a wonderful idea! You did a great job and it has inspired me to keep my eyes open for my own windows!! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Dee says

    August 9, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    That's an excellent idea! I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for something to turn into a chalkboard like that, awesome!

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  6. Heidi says

    August 9, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I LOVE that idea. Very cute 🙂

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  7. www.designgivesback.com says

    August 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Great idea, a project like that would get lots of usage in my home! We hope you will consider helping kids with cancer by linking into the Miracle Makeover party this coming week
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  8. Digital Scrapbooking Made Easy says

    August 9, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    What a super cute idea! I love chalkboards! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Audra @ The Kurtz Corner says

    August 9, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    What an awesome looking chalkboard! Love that you assigned each person their own square. I'd love for you to link up at my Tuesday Tutorials Link Party! 🙂

    http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/2011/08/tuesday-tutorials-link-party-1.html

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  10. Stephanie says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I just had to tell you, I LOVE THIS! It looks amazing and I want one, haha!

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  11. Jacque says

    August 10, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    What a cute idea!! I really like it! Thanks for sharing!

    Jacque @ Jacque’s Soda Parlor
    thesodaparlor.blogspot.com

    P.S. I’m your newest follower! Please stop by my blog and visit. I would love to see you there!

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  12. September says

    August 10, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful Project! I am afraid to try any thing new, but this might be do-able!
    Thanks for sharing.
    September

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  13. evie @ brown paper packages says

    August 13, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    what a great idea! I love it!

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  14. Becca says

    August 13, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Beautiful job! I’d love it if you’d link this up to my Home and Family Friday linky party!

    Becca
    becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

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