May 30, 2013

Saw it. Pinned it. Did it. - Hanging Chalkboard Initial

Well, well, well...happy Friday eve everyone! Who's ready for a little SPD action today? (Saw it. Pinned it. Did it. for all you newbies out there!) ;)

Today's Pinterest project is brought to you by...the letter H!

You've probably seen these all over everyone and their dog's Pinterest boards. I know what you're thinking...not another moss covered initial...
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Have no fear! I figured all that moss would be a disaster both before, during and after so I decided to take my hanging initial to the next level....


According to my assistant, here's what you'll need:
Wooden initial | burlap ribbon | chalkboard paint | paintbrush | chalk

First things first...grab your chalkboard paint and go to town! Fun fact: for best results when using chalkboard paint, paint one coat horizontally, allow to dry for at least and hour, and then paint your second coat vertically.

Easy enough, right?!

I must say I am thoroughly impressed with this chalkboard paint I got from Hob Lob. I've bought some before that doesn't really work all that well but this stuff is awesome, I tell ya! Works SO well and the chalk actually shows up really good!

After your paint is dry, you'll wanna borrow your husband's staple gun and secure the burlap to the back of your wooden letter so you can begin tying your bow. If he questions you with your staple gun one hand and a glass of wine in the other, tell him to mind his own biznass. ;)

Tie all that burlap goodness into a big ol' fancy bow and voila! My mother-in-law has always told me that every kitchen should have a touch of red so our's is hanging from our pantry door and I'm so excited to use this for menus, holidays, love notes, etc!! Oh the possibilities!! 

I know I say this every week but this was seriously the simplest project ever.  EVER! And I think they would make for the cutest gifts...don't you?!

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29 comments:

  1. Yours is ten times better than the moss one and ten times less messy. Ill take a duplicate one please. Happy Thursday pretty lady.

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  2. I love this idea! Always looking for new ideas of things to hang on my door other than the typical wreath!

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  3. I'm sure Oakley was a huge help! my pup is always so interested in my crafts!

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  4. This is super cute! I'll be making one this weekend ;) & could Oakley be any cuter?!

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  5. Suuuuuper cute!! Going to have to make this!!

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  6. I wouldn't do this without my sweet baby puppy either! so cute!

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  7. So much better than the moss one. I can only imagine the mess the moss would leave behind! Love yours!

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  8. Looks great Stephanie!!!! Oakley is the cutest assistant! She is growing way too fast!

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  9. SO CUTE! I have the worst luck with chalkboard paint! Maybe because I'm not doing the horizontal/vertical technique? And Oakley is just the cutest! Well second cutest, Bailey would be pissed if I didn't say she was the cutest. :)

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  10. Excited to do this! Super cute.

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  11. Staple guns completely freak me out - is that weird? Anyway, I love this idea and of course the letter "H" :)

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  12. Such a cute idea!!! Love that you did the chalk paint instead of moss - you're right, it is a mess!

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  13. So cute, love it! I might have to make one for our house...my fiance is obsessed with chalkboard paint-he thinks it's the coolest thing ever :)

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  14. Love this! I like I have a initial obsession going on in my house :) Where did you find your unfinished wooden letter? The size is perfect!

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    1. Thank you!! I actually found it in Hobby Lobby :)

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  15. I love this!!! Definitely being put on my DIY Christmas gift list.

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  16. What a great idea! Love this!

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  17. I thought the picture of Oakley licking the apple the other day was my favorite, but now it might be your "assistant" picture. That head tilt and big puppy paw on the table are so cute!

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  18. oh my gosh! What a cute idea!!!! I would have never thought of using chalkboard paint!!! love it!

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  19. that is an awesome idea! I think that I might tackle this after our wedding

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  20. I love this so much, thanks for the great idea!

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  21. This is officially my favorite Oakley picture thus far. She looks so serious about getting her craft on with you! :)

    It turned out adorably!

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  22. You should try Bistro Chalk Markers! They allow you to get the chalk look but it's like writing with a marker :)

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  23. You should try Bistro Chalk Markers! They allow you to get the chalk look but it's like writing with a marker :)

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  24. what a great blog, just found it today! thanks fro sharing! The dog picture is adorable!!!!!!!!!!

    mamaplusmini.blogspot.com

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  25. Great looking assistant you have there! :)

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  26. so cute! i love how you did it in chalkboard paint

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