Never mind the suitcase in the background. It was unpack bags from California trip or prime my $7 globe. Clearly my priorities are straight. I used the greatest but stinkiest primer known to man - Zinnser. I gave it 2 very light coats.
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| I didn't even protect the carpet. I'm just a rebel like that. ;) |
Then the primer dried and this little globe sat for weeks waiting to be covered in chalkboard paint. After Monday's post I was inspired to actually get something done. Finishing this project seemed like the perfect place to start. So, I gave it 2 coats of chalkboard paint and then used some antique gold rub n buff on the wooden stand.
I'm using it on my mantel that, yes, I've already decorated for Valentine's Day. I couldn't help myself it looked so bare after Christmas. It was screaming for some love. Ha -get it? Anyhow, I'll show you the love fest on my mantel tomorrow.
Have any of you painted any globes with chalkboard paint lately? Am I the only person in the mood for love already? I don't usually decorate for Valentine's Day this early, but I was sort of inspired. More on that tomorrow. Happy Wednesday!
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What a fun DIY. I love this.
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea. Man, you are a rebel! Love how it turned out.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted a chalkboard globe - such a great idea to revamp one from Marshalls. So cute on the mantel!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed that you have already decorated for valentine's day! I haven't...but I have thought about it. Points for that right? :) I love how the globe turned out...fairly easy DIY, but so cute. And I can't believe you found it for $7!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! And I just so happen to have a random globe laying around!
ReplyDeleteI knew you were making a globe something with your pic the other day - you globe teaser :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks great, and $7 what a score!
My mantle is winter, I'll be showing it next week. I'm not a huge Valentine person but maybe you can change my mind.
i love it! it is SO you, too!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Can't wait to see the rest of your mantel!
ReplyDeleteYou're right that there are globes everywhere right now but I think yours is the most ingenious I've seen. Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so cute and fun!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteyou are hard core - i have not had much time for DIY but think a chalkboard globe may be the way to go!!! And on a side note, spread the word that I am doing a give away on the blog this week for a Pier 1 Giftcard: https://courtneyoutloud.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/pier-1-imports-gift-card-give-away/
ReplyDeleteI am loving this. So darn cute. And you are such a rebel. . . I do the same thing because I am lazy and then I end up making a mess. It's a vicious cycle!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea. I also saw another idea of yours that I love on pinterest. Where you frame photo's of all your homes with numbers. But now I can't find it, do you have a post about it? It is the cutest idea.
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Love this idea, it is so cute! You are a genius with chalkboard paint Carmel!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. Such a good buy on the globe.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a darling idea!! I find globes all the time at the local goodwill, time to put those babies to good use!!! And I can't wait to see the valentine's Day decor (c:
ReplyDeleteVery cute Carmel!!
ReplyDeleteLOVe the valentine decor! Was that an after xmas sale at Target item?!?! I picked up several too!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! The globe was a Marshalls find. Courtney - tweeting about your giveaway right now!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Such a clever idea! Can't wait to see the mantel!
ReplyDeletei just came across your blog. i love it!
ReplyDeletethe globe is great.
I love this idea! it is so cute!
ReplyDeleteSo fun!
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