Sunday, November 17, 2013

Canvas Print to Chalk Board

Hello Friends,
I am working on getting some of the Mediterranean accents out of our Dining and Living room.

I had this very large canvas with an Italian landscape print that I have been  really sick of for a while now...but I loved the shape of the canvas and it really looked great on top of my giant Schrank.
So it hit me the other day...Cover it with CHALK PAINT!!!!!
I know, I know...just what the world needs...another chalk board...lol
Goodbye Toscana...here comes the black paint....
 I made sure to prime the board with chalk after it dried
 I used a stencil for the design (forgot to take a picture of that part, sorry....)
 A quick BEFORE AND AFTER
The Schrank is such an elegant piece (the only elegant piece of furniture in the entire house) and the chalk board has quite the opposite look , but I think that's why it works??? What do you guys think? I love to hear from you all! Thanks so much for keeping up with my "Little Brags".
Christine


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  1. PatiNovember 17, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    I may be posting this twice, but my previous comment said that I think the chalboard looks more elegant and less staged than the other. Good job

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  2. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmNovember 18, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Looks great! Don't you LOVE chalkboard paint??

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    1. Christine at Little BragsNovember 18, 2013 at 10:06 AM

      Hi Laurel, this is actually the first time I ever used chalk board paint for a project. I really did like it a lot....dried really fast too!!! Thanks fir the sweet comment

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  3. AnonymousNovember 18, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Nice contrast to the formal piece. Thanks for sharing with us!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsNovember 18, 2013 at 10:07 AM

      Thanks so much Mary...I saw you changed your blog design. Will have to give that a closer look sometime this week when I get more cought up on my bloggy reading...lol

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  4. Donna@anangloinquébecNovember 18, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    I love it. And I think you are right about the contrast...that really makes it work.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsNovember 18, 2013 at 10:08 AM

      Thank ya Miss Donna, I was a bit worried, but I really do like it.....just need to find some more pillows and accessories to pull everything together now,.....next project...lol

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  5. Christine at Little BragsNovember 18, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Laurel, this is actually the first time I ever used chalk board paint for a project. I really did like it a lot....dried really fast too!!! Thanks fir the sweet comment

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  6. Donna WilkesNovember 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    I always feel a little green with envy when you show your Schrank. The change to the black accents its beauty.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsNovember 18, 2013 at 6:13 PM

      Thanks sooo much Donna.....I used to hate the Schrank, but it was given to me when I got married (its a Family piece)....but through the years I made piece with it....lol.

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  7. Thecreativeme23November 18, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    looks great Christine! I have a few canvasses that need a new look...thanks for the inspiration!

    Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG

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  8. Bright and Beautiful LifeNovember 18, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    It looks great. The new stenciled chalkboard looks like it was made to live there on your cabinet. Would you be willing to share this post and any of your other great ones at our Making Monday link party? We would love it and think our readers will, too. Thanks. Have a fantastic day. http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com/making-monday-14/

    Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life
    www.abrightandbeautifullife.com

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  9. Kayla @ Home ComingNovember 18, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Such an improvement. Great job! Thanks so much for linking up to The DIY'ers!

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  10. ANNENovember 18, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Love the chalkboard, love the stencil, love them together too!

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  11. Deborah@Green Willow PondNovember 18, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    I think it looks great! The stencils are an elegant design, which I think ties in perfectly with the Schrank. Love the whole display!

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  12. Christy JamesNovember 19, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    What a great way to update that picture! It looks great :)

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  13. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 19, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    It looks super, such a great idea. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  14. ScribblerNovember 20, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Thanks so much for stopping by -- and I do like your cabinet very much!

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  15. PamelaNovember 20, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Christine what a great idea! Thanx for sharing at THT.

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  16. SarahNovember 21, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Great idea, love how it turned out. It really changes that space.

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  17. Christine at Little BragsNovember 21, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Thanks so much Holly, I was waiting for your input!!!!!

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  18. Crafts a la ModeNovember 21, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I love all your stuff, Christine!!

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  19. Christina PaulNovember 21, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    What a great idea- never saw chalkboard done on canvas and love the addition of the stencil!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsNovember 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM

      Christina, thanks so much for leaving me some comment luv!

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  20. Linda @ A La CarteNovember 22, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I love the way you painted out that canvas and how great it looks on the gorgeous piece of furniture! Great job and thanks for sharing at TTF!

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  21. UnknownNovember 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    There's no such thing as too much chalkboard :) I love this idea and think I'm going to have to do it to this Monet canvas I've had for probably 10 years. Thanks for the great idea!

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  22. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 23, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Christine, I really like the new look! Isn't it amazing as something as simple as that can totally change the look of the room? I have not heard of the word Schrank. Is it another word for buffet? Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Christine at Little BragsNovember 24, 2013 at 9:22 AM

      Hi Jann, a Schrank is a German word for a large hutch like this. I am originally from Germany and this piece came with me when I moved here. Thanks so much for the sweet comment

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  23. UnknownNovember 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    I love that you took a painted canvas and transformed it into a chalkboard canvas. I created chalkboard Christmas canvases just today (http://trappeddesigner.blogspot.com/2013/11/diy-chalkboard-christmas-canvases-in.html). Brilliant minds think alike :)

    - Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body

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  24. Simply SimplisticatedNovember 24, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    LOVE this! What a cool piece of art you just made! Im a lover of the chalk paint as well.Im loving the way you put it all together and the contrast the candles give to the chalk canvas.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsNovember 27, 2013 at 9:23 AM

      Deidre, thanks so much for the sweet comment and the visit.....It was a daring thing to try but I am happy with the result too....totally changes the look which is what I was after!!!

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  25. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    You are very creative. Thanks for joining 4 seasons blog hop. Cheers.

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  26. Christine at Little BragsNovember 24, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Hi Tasha, I visit you and left you a comment

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  27. One More Time EventsNovember 24, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Another great project…you are so talented…Thank you for sharing at One More Time Events,
    Xo Tammy

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  28. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    I absolutely love this! I think the chalkboard looks great on that piece of furniture--the stencil you used works perfectly for it.
    Thanks for linking up at Twirl & Take a Bow! :)

    - Brooke -

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    1. Christine at Little BragsNovember 27, 2013 at 9:24 AM

      Brooke, thanks so much for the comment luv and have a Happy thanksgiving

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  29. Adorned From AboveNovember 25, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    I love this. What a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned Link Party. Have a great Thanksgiving.
    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com

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  30. UnknownDecember 3, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    You have a beautiful home! I am glad I found your blog.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsDecember 4, 2013 at 12:53 PM

      Hi Elizabeth, thanks so much for the sweet words! Hope to see you come back soon for another visit

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  31. Http://whatmeeganmakes.comDecember 4, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Love love love your canvas chalkboard! Thanks for sharing on Tickled Pink Times Two.
    Make it a pink day!

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  32. Accidentally WonderfulJanuary 23, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    That turned out great! I'd love it if you'd share this at my link party going on now! http://accidentallywonderful.blogspot.com/2014/01/accidentally-wonderful-wednesday-2_21.html

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  33. Christy JamesFebruary 8, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    I loved this back in November and still do! Thanks so much for sharing at our Get Your DIY on party! XO

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  34. UnknownMay 14, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Incredibly beautiful post! We have always wanted to get into printing on canvas. We were planning on getting into it later this summer and once we do, we will come back to reference your post as it is one of the best that we have seen on the topic! Keep up the great work!\

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