Friday, March 23, 2012

~All Things Altered Blog Hop~

Good morning my crafty friends!!

Welcome to the "All Things Altered Blog Hop"!!
My friend Pam asked me to join her blog hop and it's so much fun.
Many prizes along the way.....you should have arrived from Pam's

For this blog hop I made a chalkboard from a old frame and the paint
of my choice. (recipe below).
I used vintage lace, twine, a Purple Cows punch, pearl pens, paint
unsanded tile grout, old frame, and a small board.
I actually began the chalkboard at a Pinterest Party, then my friend
Melody brought it home for me so I could finish it off.

Here is the homemade chalkboard paint recipe:

Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. For small areas, such as a door panel, mix 1 cup at a time.

1. Pour 1 cup of paint into a container. Add 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout. Mix with a paint stirrer, carefully breaking up clumps.

2. Apply paint with a roller or a sponge paintbrush to a primed or painted surface. Work in small sections, going over the same spot several times to ensure full, even coverage. Let dry.

3. Smooth area with 150-grit sandpaper, and wipe off dust.

4. To condition: Rub the side of a piece of chalk over entire surface. Wipe away residue with a barely damp sponge.


Ok on to the next blog....
Be sure to comment on EVERY blog to be entered to win.
Many prizes along the way!!


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48 comments:

  1. I love this. GReat fun with the flowers! From shabby to fantastic!

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  2. gorgeous frame ! I am now a follower !!!

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  3. Pinky,

    That frame is beautiful amazing job!

    Leslie

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  4. It's beautiful! I must try this some day! Congrats on it being picked up for HSN too! It really is beautiful!

    Betty

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  5. Beautiful chalkboard!!

    Tracy
    http://scrappininthewoods.blogspot

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  6. Beautiful Frame Pinky, I love it and am going to be making several to give as christmas gifts to my married families. Thank you for being part of my hop and being so very talented. Congrats on the HSN Show. Hugs Pammejo

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  7. Very cute, love the butterflies they at a bit of whimsy to it.

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  8. Very nice project! I love it! Shelldian@hotmail.com

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  9. Wow. Great project and super awesome recipe share.

    Be blessed, Beckie
    beckie_woodall@yahoo.com

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  10. So beautiful Pinky! The banners are too sweet and what about that twine flower!!! wow! I really need to make one of those soon! Thanks so much for the inspiration! On to the next blog! :)

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  11. So pretty. I love the purple cows punch. Thanks for posting the recipe for the chalk as well!

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  12. oh I love this frame! Great job... I am a new follower
    Hugs

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  13. Fun project Pinky! Love how you used the punch and i love using chalk paint for the surface

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  14. Way cool !!! love to do a blog hop and learn a new technique...Thanks

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  15. Who knew you could make your own chalkboard paint!!! Love the color you selected and the frame is darling!

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  16. Beautiful job!!! Love the idea of chalkboard paint!
    TFS
    jessica

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  17. Wow! Beautiful board. I've been wanting to do a board for quite some time, so this was great to see. Chalk paint is very cool idea. Thanks for sharing that as well.

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  18. Love this Pinky! Loving the twine bow and great tip on the chalkboard paint. Thanks!

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  19. your chalkboard is so cute. great idea!

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  20. Wow! Gonna have to try out that chalkboard paint thing!! Great project!!

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  21. I became a follower. Great project. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Very cute project! Something I think my daughter would love..
    <3 Pam
    MzLavr2sCreations@live.com

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  23. gosh I learn so much from you Pinky! I had no idea you could make your own chalkboard pain! And any color I want too!! LOVE it! I am going crazy trying to figure out what announcement I missed out on that you are doing a HSN spot?!?!?

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  24. Loving your frame. I will have to try out the make your own chalk paint since I don't have a shortage of paint around my house. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Beautiful chalkboard thanks for sharing your paint recipe :-)

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  26. Wow, I haven't visited you in forever. So happy I decided to follow the hop:)
    Great project, its so pretty.
    Neat tip about making your chalkboard paint.

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  27. Thanks for the recipe for the paint. Great project too!

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  28. Love this Pinky. I adore everything about it and may scrap life this at some point. :)

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  29. thats gorgeius frame. Love that golden color.

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  30. Love your altered frame... the embelishments are fantastic... thanks for sharing your recipe for paint!!!!

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  31. thanks for the great tutorial for making chalk, and the post on the frame is also very nice too, though I have 3 boys I will have to find a way to make it less feminine.

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  32. Cute frame!!!
    am a new follower
    imogenelynn@wmconnect.com
    sweetlilcricut.blogspot.com

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  33. I love what you did to this frame. Crisp and clean! Am following following following :o). TFS

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  34. You did an amazing job on this chalk board! Wow... I think it turned out beautiful! Hugs and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Happy Creating! Sara

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  35. What a wonderful altered frame, so beautiful.

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  36. What a nifty idea! I love the banners and the bows are darling. Thanks for the chalkboard recipe. TFS. Scrappy hugs!

    Be blessed,
    Christel
    http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
    askscrappinsista (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  37. luv personalized message boards & vision boards! Thanx for including your paint recipe. Laurel & Amberly

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  38. Love it!!! Great job!!

    Thank u
    i am your new follower
    Gaby B
    mgb2000@gmail.com

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  39. so pretty! Love the butterflies! christina

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  40. Great chalkboard!! I LOVE the banners!!

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  41. Amazing and creative project! Wonderful idea!

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  42. What a wonderful project! Delicious!

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  43. I love the chalkboard! It has that shabby chic vibe. I am now one of your newest followers. I can't wait to see what you create next.
    KathyJo
    http://skrappindiva.blogspot.com
    skrappindiva29 at hotmail dot com

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  44. Gorgeous project, Pinky!!! :) I love those banners-such a unique shape!

    Thanks so much for sharing,

    Jennifer
    Partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  45. Oh my, that is just gorgeous!!! I love that you shared the recipe, can't wait to try it out!

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