Comments on: Reader Redesign: Getting The Hang Of It

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:29:04 +0000

Good question! Substituting thin wood for the glass pane definitely wouldn’t hurt so it’s all up to you. Although if you don’t have another use for the pane of glass it’s a great way to use what you have and see how it works out (before buying wood for the job if you need to). Hope it helps!

xo,
s

By: Cara

Cara — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:48:34 +0000

I love this project. I am wondering if the glass will hold up or if it might be better to put in a thin wood panle in?

By: Juliana

Juliana — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:38:06 +0000

I did this same thing recently with stuff that was just lyin’ around. I love my new chalkboards!

Pictures of the project here:
http://bearandhoney.net/2009/12/10/could-it-be-a-craft-project/

http://bearandhoney.net/2009/12/28/chalkboards-finished/

By: bonnie

bonnie — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:46:09 +0000

hi sherry! i love this! i once found a really old ornate frame similar to this- and made a chalkboard out of it (love that paint!) and kept it in my kitchen. perfect for menus or grocery lists! i also put a coat of the magnetic paint (found at lowes) on before the chalkboard paint- so it held magnets and notes as well!

By: pk @ Room Remix

pk @ Room Remix — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:45:51 +0000

Love the detail on the frame and the fact that the makeover was so inexpensive. Much more fun to be organized when it’s pretty to look at!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:51:06 +0000

The black and white contrast is so fresh, I love everything about this. Especially that it was trash-to-treasure. I just solved a window shade situation by rummaging around in my garage for unused stuff and sewing a new curtain panel, for free. It’s very satisfying to re-use things that could otherwise end up wasted.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:17:05 +0000

Hey Suzi,

I think chalkboard pens are the answer! Just google around for them and order them in a plethora of colors and forgo the dusty chalk!

xo,
s

By: Suzi Q

Suzi Q — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:16:58 +0000

I’m so bummed. I LOVE seeing all the chalkboard projects and making one would be right up my alley. I want one but my husband hates them and says they are too messy. They are adorable but I do agree (don’t tell him, hehe) that chalk is messy and not the easiest thing to write on. Does anyone have a hybrid idea?? Something as stylish as a DIY chalkboard but functional like a white board? Does anyone know about that (I think its called) chalkboard paint pens? You know like the blend of the day menu at Starbucks.

By: thursday

thursday — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:06:31 +0000

I want to do this! We could really have fun with a chalkboard here.

By: yansy

yansy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:51:05 +0000

Love, love the frame. What a great idea and simple project!