My creative chalkboards

Happy new year everyone!  It has been a while since I've posted anything. It feels good to be back.  Here are a few of my chalkboards I have done recently.  Enjoy!

My Creative Week In Review

I decided to compile my latest creative projects in one post since summer is so busy.  We have been working a lot on our deck and our container garden, as you saw in my last post.  I decided I wanted some sheer curtains on the deck as well to shelter us a bit from the sun.  I am in love with my deck now!

Spicing Things Up...

I have a client that has lots of spices but had a boring little plastic lazy susan to display them but she has all these fun cake plates so I decided I would jazz things up in her kitchen by combining the different cake plates to display her spices.

Her whole house has a vintage vibe so these fit so perfectly into her 1950's style house.

Also...I finally have a Facebook Page!  Come like my page and you could win something cool and creative!

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Lastly...but not least...my Chalkboard Obsession.  My kids have been after me to change the chalkboard so here is the newest one!

Creative Saturday Party and Chalkboard Obsession

Wow....It's been two weeks since I've posted anything! That time has gone so quickly and looking back it has been a very busy two weeks.  My daughter went to her first prom and we have also had a couple snow storms in there too and a couple 70 degree days. Crazy how the weather has been this year here in Minneapolis. Hopefully yesterday was the last cold day for us...at 35 degrees and snow...by Monday they are saying in the 60's and 70's from now on. Please let spring be here!

My daughter had a quote she wanted to post on the chalkboard this week, but I wasn't crazy about how it was worded.  She wanted


"Today may not be my day, but this year will be."


and I want her to feel like every day is "her day" and it is amazing.  So this one is for my daughter...Life is amazing!

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Wow...I guess I was pretty busy this week with projects and posts.  I guess that is what snow will do to you...trap you in the house.

It's been a crazy month for snow here in Minnesota and this week was the worst!  It's been snowing since last Thursday...which a freak snowstorm in April isn't unheard of but a whole week of snow (over 12 inches) and it has been so cold.

 I keep shouting..."WHERE IS SPRING???"  

Each week I create a new chalkboard for my family.  My huge chalkboard is located in our dining room, so everyone sees it all the time and it has become a big deal to the kids to see it each week and contemplate over what it means.  Especially our 7 year old daughter, who isn't quite sure most of the time.  I try to find something that fits with what is going on with our family or can inspire the kids to greatness.

{ This weeks chalkboard is for my daughter, Megan, who just started

 her first job and will be starting Marching Band next week. }

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Spring finally seems to be showing itself, since we had a thunderstorm and My Darling Hubby is out on the deck sanding the dresser, next in line to be refinished! Yay! (Watch for it to come)



Here is this weeks chalkboard!

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It's another Saturday Chalkboard Obsession & Creative Party!

As some of you know, every Saturday Morning I create another chalkboard on my beautiful, turquoise (4 foot) chalkboard in my living room.  I love seeing this chalkboard every time I walk into the room.  I hope you enjoy this weeks board.  I was inspired last night as I laid in bed...I NEED Spring to come!  And they are saying more snow for tonight.  This is one of the snowiest March's I remember.  Please send the warm weather to Minnesota...PLEASE!!!

Last Weeks Chalkboard...

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Friday Linky Party #5 and Valentine's Presents

I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day!  We had a great week and I started back to work a little with some dusting.  Here are a few of our Valentine's presents.

I got Scott a new orchid.  It is knows as a Lady Slipper Orchid and is so cool and pink...for Valentine's Day.  We collect orchids and for our special occasions we get a new one.  This baby is our 19th one.

Scott added these little "Love Dolls" to my present.  I thought they were so cute!  You are supposed to pull them apart and you are bonded together forever.

Saturdays are also my day to change our large chalkboard to a new quote.  So, my inspiration is from the movie P.S. I Love You, that we watched last night.  She said "My job is to create." and  I loved that...so...here is my chalkboard for this week.

I always draw out a quick sketch of what I want the board to look like so I know how to center it and what type of lettering I want.  It gives me a chance to figure out how words will fit together as well.

Tip: Always use wet chalk.  I keep a small container near to dip my chalk into.  It will look soft and faded at first and will get brighter as it dries.

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Chalk it up to Love

In celebration of Valentine's Day this week, I have changed my chalkboards to a love theme. 

Recovery vs. Creativity

Two days ago, on Thursday, I had a hysterectomy.  I came home from the hospital yesterday afternoon and I am already finding it hard to just rest and recover.  I feel much better than I was expecting and my Go-Go personality is fighting to make its comeback.  I have 4-6 weeks of recovery and can't over do it but I am feeling so good I have so many ideas running through my head.   The next few weeks are going to be a balance of recovery and creativity.

     Here was my creative project from this morning...

And I thought I would share a few pictures of my pretty flowers I got while in the hospital.

Chalkboard Obsessed!

Do you love chalkboards as much as I do?  If so, here is a project for you.  See how easy it is to create a chalkboard in about an hour.  I have a few more chalkboard projects around the house.  Thought I'd share my obsession with you!

Here's how to make a quick chalkboard...

1.  Find a frame or surface for your chalkboard.
2.  Paint the frame in desired color.  Here I've painted it turquoise, sanded the edges and wiped a little stain onto the frame.
3.  Roll chalkboard paint onto surface.  I recommend two coats.
4.  Have fun Expressing Yourself!

Great for special announcements too...

Happy Chalking!