Friday, March 11, 2011

More Chalkboard FUN :)

As much as I love doing things for the house, I love doing creative things for Cole more! I have been wanting to do a project like this for a while (check out my TO DO list at the top!) and today I was able to get it done! DSC_1292
My mom and I went to the Habitat For Humanity store in search of a nice looking frame that we could use to make a chalkboard for Cole. She found this plain wooden frame  in the warehouse which happened to not have a back on it and also no price tag…. Awesome… only what was I going to put behind it? Luckily I found a cheapo piece of MDF that fit perfectly!
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What was even more awesome was the price! Really? $5 for the whole project? SOLD!
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I used the paint I already had  so that didn’t cost me anything either- I think this is my cheapest project to date!
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I’ll spare you the step by step because it’s pretty obvious I just painted the frame with blue and then primed and painted the MDF. Here is my little buddy playing with the result! He LOVES it which makes me super happy.
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Plus, I think it looks super cute in his little play area behind the kitchen. Excuse the blurriness, but this kid is in constant motion!
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What could be cuter than baby scribble scrabble?
at 5:56 PM Posted by Lauren

18 comments:

  1. MonicaMarch 12, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Love the chalkboard...what a great idea!! I'm participating in the “Week-End Blog Hop” and I’m now the newest follower of your great site. Hope you have a chance to check out my blog, have a look around and maybe follow me back!!
    Monica
    http://oldermommystillyummy.blogspot.com/

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  2. JoannaMarch 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Too cute! We bought chalkboard paint back before Jet was born (talk about getting ahead of ourselves. lol) in the hopes of making something similar for Jet to play with. I guess now is the time! I'd totally forgot about it until I saw your post! :)

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  3. The Farmer's AtticMarch 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love this idea!!! I not only did this for my grandkids on a half wall in my kitchen - it's great for my shopping lists!!!

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  4. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    lovely idea!


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  5. AngieMarch 14, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Hi! Thanks for stopping by and following! I love the chalkboard idea! And I love all the fantastic decorating ideas and projects you posted. It's sooo cute! xox Angie

    http://angiedmac.blogspot.com

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  6. KatyMarch 14, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    great idea!! Now why didn't I think of something like that??

    New follower from the blog hop! Catch me at http://grabenandgabi.blogspot.com

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  7. Jessica GrizMarch 14, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    So cute! I have a chalkboard in my kitchen, but I'm thinking the kids need one on their level too...hmmm...You've got me thinking. ;)

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  8. JamieMarch 15, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    You have an adorable blog!
    Just stopping by from Tag Back Tuesday! Hope you'll return the follower love!

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  9. KatieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    So sweet!
    {and so glad you linked up to Tag Back Tuesday! your blog is so fun!}

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  10. Design It ChicMarch 17, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    This is such a cute project, Lauren. And since it was so cheap, how can you not love it, right?! Oh and btw you are very creative and I simply love your blog! I am now following you thanks to Wandering Wednesday and it would be so nice if you could share the love back on my blog:)
    And don't forget to check our new Blog Tutorial going on today, to learn a few very easy tricks to make your blog simply fabulous and have more fun with it. See you there!
    Happy St. Patrick's Day

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  11. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Habitat stores are awesome, great buy!! Chalkboards are so fun and Cole sure seems to enjoy his. So happy you joined last weeks K.I.S.S. blog bash, your creativity is appreciated. Please remember tomorrow is another fun blog bash, drop by & share more inspiring ideas!

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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  12. sweepstakesjeanie@yahoo.comMarch 20, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I am following you on google connect from "Boost My Blog Friday"! Cute blog;-)

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    Jeanette Huston

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  13. Katie @ EyeSpyDIYMarch 21, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    What a fun and cute idea! Great work!

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  14. GinnaMarch 21, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I have a cutie boy just like that....and he LOVES to scribble! Great idea!

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  15. Katie @ minivan divaMarch 21, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Your little guy is adorable and I love the chalkboard.

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  16. AprilMarch 21, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    awwww....so cute. what a lucky boy!

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  17. JordanMarch 21, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Oh that's darling. It's awesome that it's chalk and therefore it doesn't matter if he goes past the frame.

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  18. Style, Decor & MoreMarch 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    The landscape looks great, your projects are great, but "hammy legs" steals the show!!!
    He's too cute!!! Love your sweet blog!
    I'm a new follower from the Sunday hop!
    I would love it if you could hop by and visit, and maybe even follow me.

    http://stylendecordeals.blogspot.com/

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