Up-cycling Metal Dollar Store Signs
Today I'm up-cycling metal dollar store signs...
and transforming them into signs you'll use every day.
The first thing I did was to take the signs outside and spray them with chalk board paint.
See a list of products you can use to make this project at the bottom of the post.
I had never used the spray chalkboard paint before and WOW!
Winner! I may never go back to the chalk board paint in the can.
The spray was way easier!... except for the snow.
And that's it...
The first sign got vinyl lettering in the center so it can be used as a count down for a special occasion.
On the second sign I also used vinyl lettering... and attached a chalk board ledge to the bottom.
It's a great place to keep track of the items you need at the store.
And the fact that these metal signs are magnetic is a bonus!
I attached magnets to the back of a couple of
they will be great for holding those coupons I always forget
to bring when I go to the grocery store.
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Those signs look great Susan, specially the 'grocery' one with the clothespins!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather! That one is my favorite!
DeleteGreat idea Susan!
ReplyDeleteHow are you making out with the snow today????? I have nowhere to go thankfully. =) Love your signs. I really need that grocery one!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Very clever Susan. I have used the spray chalkboard paint and can't seem to get an even covering. I just purchased a can of it to try painting it on. We'll see. Love your little signs. Did you have to prep the metal first?
ReplyDeleteAdina @ Simply Country Life
Didn't prep a thing, though you could sand it a little... I didn't and it is fine :) Thanks!
DeleteCute and affordable idea, Susan! I did over a metal sign I had but wasn't using anymore several years ago. I did a Ballard copycat from ones they had as just magnetic boards. I still use it today in our laundry room.
ReplyDeleteLove doing copy cats Kathy! Thanks for the visit!
DeleteGreat idea! I'm redoing my son's bedroom this month - I may just have to bust one of these out for his desk wall!
ReplyDeleteGo for it Mindy! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteLove these. I've been using the spray chalkboard paint for a few years and as long as you spray very light coats I find that I have no problems with it!
ReplyDeleteI've used the spray paint kind, but not the one you have to brush on. I thought it went on great too.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Good timing on this post. We play cards most Saturday nights and at the end of the year everyone always says "oh I never won this year" and we know they do, so this year I'm keeping track. Perfect idea.
ReplyDeleteYou must have a way better dollar store than I do. Haha. Great idea for a simple upcycle.
ReplyDeleteThese are so much fun!! Great way to use those signs...now I need to add that to my "buy that list" too :)
ReplyDeleteNice article, Susan with great ideas! Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting Kate!!
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