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 Still pondering which I might do, I spotted this outdated little recipe card box at the thrift store.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
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
http://southernhospitalityblog.com	Thrifty Treasures
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net	Metamorphosis Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
http://threemangoseeds.blogspot.com
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	The Scoop
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/	Cottage Style
Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/	Penny Pinching Party
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://www.thestylesisters.blogspot.com/	Centerpiece Wednesday
http://www.stonegableblog.com
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/	Transformation Thursday
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com/
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com	Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Saturday Nite Special

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
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
http://southernhospitalityblog.com	Thrifty Treasures
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net	Metamorphosis Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	The Scoop
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/	Cottage Style
Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/	Penny Pinching Party
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://www.thestylesisters.blogspot.com/	Centerpiece Wednesday
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/	Transformation Thursday
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com/
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com	Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Saturday Nite Special