Saturday, April 20, 2013

Chalk Box by the Door


When you paint a door in your kitchen AND the place where a window used to be above your sink with chalk board paint, you need a box of chalk. 

You also need a handy place to keep it.


I've seen some pretty clever ideas for chalk-holders on other blogs. Still pondering which I might do, I spotted this outdated little recipe card box at the thrift store.


I can't remember if it was .57c or .87c, but it was cheap.
Chalk paint sticks to everything, right?

So I grabbed my can of Annie Sloan French Linen Chalk Paint, and painted it. Then, I stenciled in pencil. How easy!


I distressed it, and waxed it with Johnson's Paste Wax, which I really liked! 

I've bought Minwax, which was HARD as a rock. 

I've bought Annie Sloan clear soft wax, which is good, but a bit pricey. 


Thursday, I found a can of Johnson's Paste Wax for under $4! (The place where I bought them actually had two more cans, which I'll probably go back to get next week.)

It's nice and soft, with a very slight caramel tint. I plan to experiment adding gel stain to one of the cans, to make my own dark wax on the cheap! 

Don't worry, I'll let you know if it works. 

Now, my cheap, chalk-painted chalk box holds a box of chalk right next to the chalk board door. How's that for a tongue twister?


Word for the Day:
John 10:9
I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.


Possibly Linking With:

Sunday

Sunday Show-off Link Party
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Monday

Metamorphosis Monday
Mod Mix Monday
Make it Pretty Monday

Tuesday

Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
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The Scoop
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Wednesday

Blissfully White Wednesday
Primp Your Stuff Wed
Wow Us Wednesday
Penny Pinching Party
What’s it Wednesday
Centerpiece Wednesday

Thursday

Under $100 Link Party
Transformation Thursday

Thursday Open House Party
Time Travel Thursday
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday

Friday

Feathered Nest Friday
Frugal Friday
Rustic Restorations Weekend
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Weekend
Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
Saturday

Saturday Nite Special

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The Numbers are Stacking Up!


Oh, yes they are. I've accumulated a nice batch of numbers. Even an occasional letter! Well, maybe more than occasional.

The batch above was found at my third favorite thrift store last week...



I gravitate to them like a June Bug to a porch light.

Why?
Oh, there are projects bouncing around my brain, 
but meanwhile, I grab a number or two every time I find them.


That is IF they're cheap. I've paid .5c, .15c, .25c or .50c. I rarely pay more...unless they're special.


The ones above are special. I think I paid a buck for them. Usually, they're not special...still, they just grab me.


My SECOND favorite thrift store - AKA Jack & Greg's - is moving. Or something. Last week, Greg broke the news. 


Apparently, the building was designated a historical place or something. Maybe a junky store is not the type of lessee they have in mind, now that they're historical or something.


Hmmm...I wonder if the bail bond place next door will have to move as well? 

Oh, well. It was nice while it lasted. Maybe I can visit them in a new location. Hopefully, their number is not up.

Otherwise, I might have to start visiting some new places. 
I know, I know. It's a tough job, but I think I'm up to the task!



At least, I have my green wagon to remember them...

Word for the Day:
Acts 16:5
So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.

Possibly Linking With:

Sunday

Sunday Show-off Link Party
Nifty Thrifty Sunday
Thrifty Treasures
Monday

Metamorphosis Monday
Mod Mix Monday
Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday

Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
The Scoop
The Scoop
Cottage Style
Wednesday

Blissfully White Wednesday
Primp Your Stuff Wed
Wow Us Wednesday
Penny Pinching Party
What’s it Wednesday
Centerpiece Wednesday
Thursday

Under $100 Link Party
Transformation Thursday

Thursday Open House Party
Time Travel Thursday
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday

Feathered Nest Friday
Frugal Friday
Rustic Restorations Weekend
Fabulously Creative Friday
Weekend
Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
Saturday

Saturday Nite Special