Upcycled Menu Board

Another roadside treasure!




This fabulous find was a table leaf. 

It is very old, has a rusty old hinge at the top and dowel 
pegs on one side to fit in as a table extension. 

I thought if I stood it up on one end...



and stapled a piece of cotton ribbon between the pieces, it would open only partially...
I thought it would make a great menu board.

So I taped off the part I wanted to make into a chalkboard...





and drew and painted on the word "menu", then distressed it a little.
Now everyone at my next barbecue will know what's on 
the menu!


Bon Appetit!

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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife of 28 years, the mother of 4 daughters, and the grandmother of 4 grandsons. I am a DIY Blogger and a part time PreK teacher.

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Comments

  1. HollyApril 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    What a cool idea and a great find!! Love it!

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  2. AngelaApril 18, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Who would have thought of this? I love it and so unique. Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Holly KennedyApril 18, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Could you be any more creative?!?!?! I just love it! I need you to come drive around my neighborhood with me and help me see the treasures in the trash! Great job!!!!

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  4. JesterApril 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    What a cool find & idea!

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  5. BriannaApril 18, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I love this!!

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  6. High Street CottageApril 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Susan, this is genius! I love that you saw the menu board from a drop leaf, my kind of girl.
    Your letter style is perfect too. Wonderful re loved project!

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  7. Le Chateau des fleursApril 18, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    You did such a great job ! Wow i love this !
    Would love a follow. Happy Monday !
    Hugs
    http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/

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  8. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    How creative! Very cool piece!
    Tammy

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  9. Olive CooperApril 18, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Susan, it is fabulous and you are so smart! ♥O

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.April 18, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Very clever idea!

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  11. DearHelenHartmanApril 19, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Chalk this one up to a creative mind (groan, I know) - it's just too cute. Enjoying my first visit to your blog.

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  12. SueApril 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Too, too cute!!! What a good idea you came up with for your junking treasure. :-) Sue

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  13. Simply BungalowApril 19, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Great idea. It looks wonderful!

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  14. michele at hellolovelyincApril 19, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    genius, Susan! i love the function and beauty of it.

    come visit soon.

    michele

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  15. PamApril 19, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Awesome idea! I would have never thought about making that out of the table leaf. You are very creative.

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  16. Sweet Bee CottageApril 19, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Love that you saw that in the table leaf! It's perfect and I'll bet we'll see this start popping up in the Pottery Barn catalog. :)

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  17. Amber Victoria's CottageApril 19, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    What a creative idea! Love it!

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  18. KatieApril 19, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    So cute and simple!! I love it!!

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  19. Chocolate Drool and KissesApril 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Very cute! I would love it if you joined my linky party going on right now, and I also have my Etsy swap still open from saturday and would love it if you joined.
    Crystal

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  20. LaurelApril 19, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Really fun...and clever, like always :) Laurel

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  21. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsApril 19, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Adorable idea!!

    I'm now your newest follower so I'll never miss another one of your great posts, and would love it if you would follow me, too!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  22. Tammy@Beatrice BanksApril 19, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    How neat! Love it!!

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  23. VickiApril 19, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Another great project! Thank you for your sweet comment tonight on my blog!

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  24. Tammy @ Type AApril 19, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    how fun, great for anytime, i can see this at a backyard bbq for sure! thanks for partying at Type A!

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  25. MessyMissyApril 20, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Love that!! I would love it if you would link this up to my Marvelous Mess party...I'll be picking one project to feature on my sidebar for a week!! Here is the link: http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/04/marvelous-mess-9.html

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  26. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingApril 21, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Great upcycle! If your serving ribs, I'm there!

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  27. Kindra-At Home With KApril 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Yum, I'm hungry! You always make someones trash into treasure! Great job!
    Thanks for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!

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  28. Kathryn Michelle JenkinsApril 21, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    this is so cute! I love that. I want that in my house

    new follower!
    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  29. LOTCPApril 22, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Stopping in from Tickled Pink... LOVE this! You have a new follower :-)

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  30. maliaApril 22, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    stopping by from ticked pink to say you are a genius! This is amazing! Malia

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  31. Backwoods Cottage PamApril 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Very fun idea, and Ribs sound GREAT!

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  32. Bless by ToneApril 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    so cute

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  33. Amy of WhisperWood Cottage and JunkologieApril 22, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Love it! Please include the Chalk Talk party button in your post so you can be featured! :)

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  34. Cottage TouchApril 25, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Inspiring project..Thank you.

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  35. junkgardenApril 26, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    I love this! I can't wait to look around your blog. Looks great!

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  36. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Susan!

    I'm admiring all the chalkboard projects, right now. This was beyond creative! I might have to steal this idea! I'm off to look at more of your creativity :)
    ~Michelle

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  37. Christina @ The Tattered TagMay 1, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Susan~

    You are so welcome, I am proud to feature your great idea! Thank you so much for linking to my K.I.S.S. Blog Bash, I so appreciate your creativity!! Another K.I.S.S. Blog Bash is going on today, please drop by & share more inspiration...

    Drop By The Tattered Tag

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  38. CarolynMay 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    CUTE!!! I have the chalk board spray--is the paint easier to use? Have you tried the spray? Just curious!

    You got a new follower, would appreciate a follow back! Thanks!

    www.cookinformycaptain.blogspot.com

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