IKEA Frame-Turned-Chalkboard

I've received a couple emails about my mom's chalkboard.



She simply used this IKEA frame, chalkboard paint on some sheet metal from Home Depot's roofing section, and a little turquoise paint to highlight the detail in the already-black frame.

I think it's adorable...
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24 comments:

  1. sara@augustfieldsSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    jenny that is so cute! i like that you painted it a bit as well.

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  2. StephanieSeptember 1, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    Precious!! I love the color too!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. pve designSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    I painted a little girls letter inside one of these frames, I told the Mom it was kinda "Goth" looking.
    pve

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  4. pve designSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    love the look of your blog and cannot wait to see your site...might I ask who was the designer?
    pve

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  5. PetertammensonSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Fabulous fabulous! And I really love the modern portrayal of those vintage family photos. So fresh!

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  6. Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautifulSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    So cool! So, did you paint it turquoise all over and then rub off the turquaoise around the edges? I have a similarly shaped gold mirror that's looking a little vegas to me lately...

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  7. Jenny at LGNSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Pam,
    She just lightly painted the turquoise over the black, leaving some of the black edges to show through. Though, the wipe off method works great too. The trick there is to work in sections and let the paint dry for just a few minutes before wiping it off on the edges and raised areas. Somehow that little bit of drying time makes the paint job look more realistic or something.
    Good luck!

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  8. Jenny at LGNSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Oh, and PVE, I worked with Ellie from Rainy Day templates for help with the site. She is really great.

    Jenny

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  9. rachel♥joSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I've been looking for a frame like this! Thanks for sharing the project!

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  10. TriciaSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I love it! I saw that same frame at Ikea a few weeks ago and instantly thought 'chalkboard paint'. Beautiful.

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  11. CaitlinSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    how did you cut the metal?

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  12. Tricia - AvolliSeptember 1, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    It's perfect and so creative!!!

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  13. Pink WallpaperSeptember 1, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    i agree...very cute!

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  14. aliceSeptember 1, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    I love this!
    I have been searching for a vintage frame to use as a chalkboard frame, and to think that all this time a cute one like this has been at Ikea!

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  15. rustic rooster interiorsSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Great idea... Love it!

    Alexandra

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  16. YansySeptember 1, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    I love this idea! You did an amazing job with your mom's house.

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  17. JaeveberrySeptember 2, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    I love this so much I had to reblog it! It is quite lovely and I wish I had one for my house. If only I was good at diy! Kudos to your mother nonetheless! :)

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  18. bethySeptember 2, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    I love your blog. Everything is so beautiful. You have such an artistic eye. Can I ask a question? I wanted to make cute throw pillows but don't know where to get cute bright fabric. Do you have any suggestions?

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  19. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Love this idea!

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  20. Lisa LeonardSeptember 13, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    i love it! how do you cut the sheet metal to fit? will they do it for you home depot?

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  21. jenni dSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    What brand/name of paint is that turquoise? It is so lovely. Great project.

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  22. MollyFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    Jenny--I loved your project so much that I swiped the idea for myself. Many thanks!

    http://thenestinggame.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/house-love-lately/

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  23. TMykulaAugust 9, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Love it! I bought one similar to the ikea frame at a thrift store but it's smaller and has a picture frame leg at the back. I want to make it into a holder for all my dangly earrings. I need some sort of metal mesh like chicken wire but much smaller squares. Any ideas where I can find something like that?

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  24. Ryan and TiffNovember 11, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    The frame is adorable! I bought it but now I am trying to figure out how on earth you painted it like that and what type of paint you used? I know you mus be so busy but if you have a sec I would really appreciate any tips. Thanks! BTW: I LOVE your work. You are simply adorable and I love seeing what you are up to!
    Tiffany

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