How to Make a DIY Upcycled Chalkboard

I recently found a very ugly picture in 
a really beautiful frame.


Luckily...
My Valspar free sample came today!

I popped out the picture and gave the frame a coat of white. 
The frame looks beautiful in white!
Then I painted the backing board that was inside the frame with chalkboard paint.
I let the paint dry, and then rubbed the side of the 
chalk over the board and erased it, this keeps the chalk 
writing from staining the chalkboard.


 And the result is an awesome chalkboard
in a beautiful white frame! 


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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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  1. AlannahMarch 16, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I love this!!!

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  2. EMBELLISHMarch 16, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks for the awesome tip about running the chalk over the board prior to using it!

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  3. EMBELLISHMarch 16, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks for the awesome tip about running the chalk over the board prior to using it!

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  4. EMBELLISHMarch 16, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Thanks for the awesome tip about running the chalk over the board prior to using it!

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  5. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresMarch 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Very cute!
    I have got to do this!

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  6. BeverlyMarch 16, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Just did one myself.. don't you love it?

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  7. JohnnieMarch 16, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Hi Susan. Just letting you know I featured you this week on Thrifty Thursday. Loving your blog! I am following now and looking forward reading more. Blessings...

    Johnnie

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  8. KristinaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Clever idea!

    I'm a new follower!

    http://peachesreviews.com

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  9. Babes and SagesMarch 16, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Love this. I love to redo thrift shop frames into something beautiful :) I'm your newest follower from Made with Love hop and would love for you to stop by sometime.

    http://babesandsages.blogspot.com

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  10. AngelaMarch 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Wow that looks amazing! New follower http://angela-mommytimeout.blogspot.com. Would love a follow back!

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  11. Style, Decor & MoreMarch 16, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Lovely blog! Great idea!
    New follower from the hop. Hope you can hop over and follow me.
    http://stylendecordeals.blogspot.com/

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  12. Tammy @ she wears flowersMarch 16, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Here's another one--I love it!

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  13. LeanneMarch 17, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    What a beautiful frame and I love that you turned it into a chalkboard. Thanks for linking to We're Organized Wednesday.

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  14. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I love chalkboards... and I love how chunky that frame is. It looks great white.

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  15. Brandy J.March 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I just found your blog and am your newest follower. This project is fabulous AND simple! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. StephanieMarch 17, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I did this exact same thing back in November. I have a post in December with a letter to Santa on it. Yours looks great.

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  17. SusanMarch 17, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I love this!

    I am following you (suelee1998) from the blog hop, you have a great site. Would you please follow me back? http://susansdisneyfamily.blogspot.com/
    thank you :)

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  18. Shelly@Shelly No BellyMarch 17, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Too cute! Can't wait to try this!!

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  19. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}March 18, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    LOVE that frame! And great job! So easy! Thanks for linking up!

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  20. KylaMarch 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    What an awesome idea!! I'm your newest follower from Boost my Blog Friday I'd love for you to follow back at www.homeschoolingbytheyard.blogspot.com and/or www.kylakreates.com

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  21. Mariah @ FormulaMom.comMarch 18, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I'm a new follower from Boost My Blog Friday! Great blog! I would love if you'd stop by my blog at http://www.formulamom.com! Have a great day!

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  22. SommerMarch 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Ooh I love. I have one similar that I made last year and it always has something pretty on it =) Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Megan GunyanMarch 19, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Love that big, thick frame! Perfect. Great job.

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  24. Miss CharmingMarch 20, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I love the ornate frame! I recently made some chalkboards myself.

    http://charmingdecor.blogspot.com

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  25. JanaMarch 20, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    So cute!!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    what a great idea!!!

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  27. Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunniesMarch 21, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love the white frame and all the detail. Looks great. I have some chalkboard paint just waiting to be used.

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  28. SashaMarch 22, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Love the frame! It looks so much better in white. Thanks for linking up to Creation Mondays @ ~The Life of Me~!

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  29. Pam - @diy Design FanaticMarch 22, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    What a great little project!

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  30. Kelly @ Run With GlitterMarch 23, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Very Cool! I'm hosting my first Linky party and would love for you to submit to it!
    http://runwithglitter.blogspot.com/2011/03/glitters-first-linky-party_22.html#comments

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  31. StephanieMarch 23, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Very pretty! I'm thinking I have a frame similar to that too....

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  32. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Did I mention I loved all the great projects you linked up last week at my K.I.S.S. blog bash? Thanks bunches. :)

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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  33. Grace and BeautyApril 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    That looks beautiful!! I'm doing one today! :-)
    Blessings,
    Cyndi

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  34. Traci@ Beneath My HeartApril 5, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I love it! That is the perfect size for a chalkboard. Thanks for linking up to my party.
    Blessings,
    Traci

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  35. Sandy Jenney - Organize with SandyApril 19, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    It looks great. I found you from Chalk Talk link party. You really create some neat things from recycled items. Love that frame!
    I just painted a frame white for a project I did too... (but I like your frame much better! lol)
    I'd love for you to link this to my Organizing Mission Link party if you'd like.
    Thanks!

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