Works For Me Wed….backwards edition
This weeks Works For Me Wednesday is a Backwards Edition……….instead of ME sharing something that works for ME…….I get to ask YOU for help!!
I’m going to be honest here………
This is NOT going to be pretty! We are talking early 80’s ugly!
I have this “thing”, this “board” my mom gave me back in the early 80’s when “cute country” was in-style and Amish dolls were a big part of that decor!
You KNOW you want one don’t you?! LOL……jealous aren’t you?
Well I still have this piece, it hangs on the wall (I have it hidden on a basement wall that is never seen. and I’m thinking there’s something really amazing I could do with it if I gave it a makeover with some paint……….after painting over it I’m stuck!!!
What could I do with this? Any ideas? (it’s 30″ wide and 22″ tall)
Can you help a girl out?
OH! OH {hand in the air} – ONE MORE QUESTION….
I have a LARGE HEAVY platter I would like to hang
can someone tell me what I need or how to hang it?
I’m also linking this up to the Decorating Dilemma’s Party at Serenity Now
UPDATE: – I posted another Decorating Dilemma here!
While you’re here……don’t miss the
Well, I see that you've got lots of suggestions for chalkboard paint; that was my first thought. I once saw a homemade chalkboard where they attached the tray from an old Scrabble game to hold the chalk (it was a blog, but sorry, I don't know who's).
Now, let's see…I'll try to think of some other ideas…paint it and add hooks for keys, shaker pegs for coats/hats, turn it into a menu board for the kitchen.
Well, I see that you've got lots of suggestions for chalkboard paint; that was my first thought. I once saw a homemade chalkboard where they attached the tray from an old Scrabble game to hold the chalk (it was a blog, but sorry, I don't know who's).
Now, let's see…I'll try to think of some other ideas…paint it and add hooks for keys, shaker pegs for coats/hats, turn it into a menu board for the kitchen.
Oh my! That's SOME board! Well, if you aren't tied to the Amish folk (sentimentally) I would paint that sucker either black or white. Then you could either use letters to make a sentiments sign or even your last name or initial, put hooks on it (looks like the perfect size for a key holder maybe?)
Oh my! That's SOME board! Well, if you aren't tied to the Amish folk (sentimentally) I would paint that sucker either black or white. Then you could either use letters to make a sentiments sign or even your last name or initial, put hooks on it (looks like the perfect size for a key holder maybe?)
Thanks for the ideas on my post 🙂
Chalkboard! Maybe add a little piece of trim to the bottom to hold chalk, and a few binder clips up one side to display pictures?
Years ago Martha hung a heavy platter like this http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/ribbon-hanger I personally love it. I think if the platter is really heavy, you could make the hanger from canvas (for strength) and then just add some pretty ribbon to make it decorative. And of course use a big, fat molly to hang 🙂
Thanks for the ideas on my post 🙂
Chalkboard! Maybe add a little piece of trim to the bottom to hold chalk, and a few binder clips up one side to display pictures?
Years ago Martha hung a heavy platter like this http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/ribbon-hanger I personally love it. I think if the platter is really heavy, you could make the hanger from canvas (for strength) and then just add some pretty ribbon to make it decorative. And of course use a big, fat molly to hang 🙂
I found this yesterday. Might give you some inspiration!
http://chrisanderinkeith.blogspot.com/2009/11/diy-wall-art.html
I found this yesterday. Might give you some inspiration!
http://chrisanderinkeith.blogspot.com/2009/11/diy-wall-art.html
http://www.dischangers.com/order.php
For hanging your platter!
http://www.dischangers.com/order.php
For hanging your platter!
If you know someone with carpentry skills, you could also turn it into a head board for a doll's bed! Great gift idea, then, for a little girl!
~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom
If you know someone with carpentry skills, you could also turn it into a head board for a doll's bed! Great gift idea, then, for a little girl!
~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom
Thanks for all of the great ideas!!
Just a note…..I don't think my picture shows how big this thing is (and heavy!) it's 30" wide and 22" tall…solid wood so it's heavy
I think it's going to get chalkboard paint!
Thanks for all of the great ideas!!
Just a note…..I don't think my picture shows how big this thing is (and heavy!) it's 30" wide and 22" tall…solid wood so it's heavy
I think it's going to get chalkboard paint!
I think chalkboard paint is a great idea (from skimming the comments) and I think if maybe you traced a smaller version of the shape in the middle and painted that with chalkboard paint so it looked "framed" and then maybe decoupaging some paper or fabric around the edge would look good.
Otherwise I think making it into a coat rack would be cool with some unique hooks. I think it has a lot of potential, whatever you decide to do with it. 🙂
I think chalkboard paint is a great idea (from skimming the comments) and I think if maybe you traced a smaller version of the shape in the middle and painted that with chalkboard paint so it looked "framed" and then maybe decoupaging some paper or fabric around the edge would look good.
Otherwise I think making it into a coat rack would be cool with some unique hooks. I think it has a lot of potential, whatever you decide to do with it. 🙂
As if you need another suggestion! I've skimmed thru the previous ones and there are some great ideas! When I first saw it tho, the first idea that came to mind is to paint it white and put some black hooks along the bottom. Then add some stenciled numbers above each hook.
Nancy
As if you need another suggestion! I've skimmed thru the previous ones and there are some great ideas! When I first saw it tho, the first idea that came to mind is to paint it white and put some black hooks along the bottom. Then add some stenciled numbers above each hook.
Nancy
At least the piece is blessed with good bones! I am seeing a bright color, like turquoise, or aqua blue with black and white lettering/detail on this one. Love the shape- and it's wood- you can't go wrong!
At least the piece is blessed with good bones! I am seeing a bright color, like turquoise, or aqua blue with black and white lettering/detail on this one. Love the shape- and it's wood- you can't go wrong!
Well, the only thing that board is missing is some ducks (that comes for one who's 1st kitchen was mid 80s country blue with ducks…remember the ducks?)!
I was thinking it would make a cool sign, painted in a creamy white with a large traditional monogram decal on it in the center.
Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Well, the only thing that board is missing is some ducks (that comes for one who's 1st kitchen was mid 80s country blue with ducks…remember the ducks?)!
I was thinking it would make a cool sign, painted in a creamy white with a large traditional monogram decal on it in the center.
Can't wait to see what you do with it.