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Sunday, April 3, 2011

Craft Paper Chalkboards

Amy is doing a studio makeover over at Whisperwood Cottage. Isn't it pretty? I would love a space like this!




And one thing that totally caught my eye was the craft paper chalkboard she created. Brilliant! And just exactly what we needed!





So I immediately whipped out the chalkboard paint. It's a simple project and Amy shares a great tutorial.






I love to see quotes and definitions on chalkboards.



And this inspiration came at just the perfect time! We have a vintage tag sale coming up next weekend here at Elizabeth & Co. (Be sure to check out the sneak peek!) And since we only host occasional sales, we try not to hang too many things on the walls. We want each sale to have a completely fresh look and we don't want the walls to end up looking like swiss cheese. So as you can see, craft paper chalkboards are the perfect solution!




This is our little reading nook at the top of the stairs, so I used quotes about books.






Thanks so much to Amy at Whisperwood Cottage for the inspired idea!




And don't forget about our burlap and ruffles table runner giveaway! We just reached the 500 follower milestone! So exciting! And so appreciated!




The runner has a burlap top and a drop cloth backing and ruffles. It is a generous 16 1/2" wide and 52" long. Wouldn't this look great on your Easter table?



You even get your choice of burlap colors - natural, chocolate brown or sage green.


To enter, just follow along with us and leave a comment here!




And thanks so much for joining us here at Elizabeth & Co. If you happen to live in the Maryland area, stop by our vintage tag sale next weekend and say hello! We'd love to meet you in person!


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24 comments:

  1. CathyApril 3, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Those chalkboards are perfect for your sale, what a great idea!

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  2. molly susan strongApril 3, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Clever clever! Nice job on your runner!!! I know your inspiration. Have a lovely day.

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  3. Cassie BustamanteApril 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    those chalkboards look great and i love the quotes you used on them! i love finding nice quotes, don't' you? i could read them all day long.

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  4. Pam KesslerApril 3, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I wish I could come to your sale. It looks like so much fun. I love the craft paper chalkboards. The combo of the black and brown are very pretty.

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  5. The Frosted GardnerApril 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    What a great idea - I never would have thought to do that. THanks for sharing.

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  6. Chris at Red Gate FarmApril 3, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    What a clever idea! I've used chalkboard paint on a number of things but never paper! Very cute and inexpensive...

    ~Chris

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  7. NanaDianaApril 3, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Sharon- What a GREAT idea! Whoda thought? Well, obviously, Amy at Whisperwood Cottage did! Love the idea and it is perfect for your upcoming sale...which is looking pretty fabulous, by the way! I'll bet you are getting so excited! I don't know Amy so I am popping over there too! xxoo Diana

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  8. WhisperWood CottageApril 3, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    What an honor, Sharon! I love how you used yours!! I hope you don't mind me featuring you on my blog. :)

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  9. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalApril 3, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Love that they are grouped together like that. You have great handwriting too. Good luck with the tag sale. It looks like you have some great stuff to sell!

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  10. Rachel @the house redeemedApril 3, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love that idea!! I'm thinking it might work as a chore chart for my little 5 year old.

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  11. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Absolutely clever idea, Sharon ... TY for sharing.
    Happy April ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    GIVEAWAY ends 4.5

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  12. Team ChastainApril 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    The chalk "boards" are adorable, and I love the quotes you chose, too! :)

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  13. Sue@creativetryals.blogspot.comApril 3, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Wow! Love that idea! I bought some chalkboard stickie at a dollar store and was waiting for the perfect project. Thanks for sharing - and thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my home made robin eggs!

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  14. vintagesueApril 3, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    LOVE THE CHALKBOARD PAPER!!! i make grab bags for my booth in havre'de grace and chalkboard paint on the bags would be killer!!! super easy...super cool. LOVE IT.
    good luck on your tag sale!!! i will be out of town...otherwise i would come shop, shop, shop!!!
    hopefully the weather will be awesome!!!!
    thanks for sharing.
    sue

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  15. DANAApril 3, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Congratulations! You made the round one finals for April on Saturday Mornings! Here is the link! Voting will be near the end of the month and I will give you a button to display proudly!

    http://www.thesaturdaymorningsblog.com/2011/04/finalists-for-best-of-april-round-1.html

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  16. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyApril 4, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    What a great idea! You girls are sure getting it fixed up so pretty!

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  17. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 4, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Now this is one super duper ideas...just perfect for your sale. Thanks so much for coming by:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  18. Noble VintageApril 4, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    This is such a fantastic idea! I haven't been over to Amy's in a while, but clearly, I 've been missing out! Thanks for sharing this- I have a show in a couple weeks that I may be able to incorporate this into as well :)

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  19. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresApril 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    What a great idea! And so easy!!
    I love it and going to copy it!!
    Thanks
    Jane

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  20. A Vintage VineApril 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Those are so stinkin cute! Hers and yours....love how you are using them in your shop!

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  21. hilary@oldhousetrueloveApril 6, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    chalk boards are adorable... you did a cute cute cute job!

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  22. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I just picked up a roll of chalkboard adhesive at the dollar store...for just such a project! Thanks for sharing!
    Following from It's a Keeper!

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  23. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaApril 7, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    This really is a great, practical idea, and such an easy and fun one.

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  24. Jenn EricksonApril 12, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    What a wonderful idea -- I can definitely see why it caught your eye and inspired your beautiful creations! I particularly love the way you featured the quotes about books in your reading nook.

    Thank you so much for always having something wonderful to share and inspire at Rook No. 17!

    Jenn

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