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It is amazing the clarity that comes with having only a limited amount of time left for DIY details. Originally I had envisioned all kinds of options for my table numbers. Time has not been my friend though and I am down the the wire. Just like that I was able to decide what I wanted to do with the table numbers in only about 20 minutes. Who knows what I might have accomplished had I had this clarity early in the game?!?
I had ventured over to my local craft store one day and picked up about 20 of these babies.
For only a $1, they were perfect. I knew I wanted to do chalkboards but I had no idea how I wanted to ’decorate’ the outside frame. I thought about leaving it plain and going with the ’faux’ wood look. I contemplated wrapping white or blue ribbon around the frame. I thought about painting the frame either white or navy blue. Finally I had the fleeting idea to cover it in burlap but that idea was gone as soon as it started.
Normally I am as indecisive as they come. But as we get closer to W-day I am able to make decisions in less than a day. Yesterday I decided to paint the frames white and bing, bam, boom it was done. I know, I shock myself too!
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| Mid painting |
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| Chalkboard spray paint |
I got some chalkboard spray paint from the local craft store and sprayed away. And the final product:
The chalkboard part is a little too clean/shiny for a chalkboard so I thinking about smudging it up a bit with some chalk dust. Perhaps people won’t get it though and think it is just dirty.
Now I just have to figure out how to get them to Cape May without smearing. I am thinking about wrapping them in saran-wrap in hopes they won’t smudge. I guess I could always chalk the numbers on once we get to Cape May but I have to do our menu and a couple of other signs in chalk too. I think waiting until we get there would put too much work on the days before the wedding.
All in all the project cost me about $23 for 18 table numbers. Can’t get any better! I am so glad that I was able to strap on my lady balls, make a decision about this and knock it out.
Any ideas on how to transport chalk signs without smudging them? Any projects you surprised yourself by being decisive?
They look great! If you’re worried about smearing the chalk, try a liquid chalk pen. They’re cheap, come in many colors and wont smear at all!
Would hairspray keep them from smudging? There might be fixer spray out there, too, but then you wouldn’t be able to reuse the chalkboards. Good luck!
Never tried it myself, but I’ve heard you are supposed to prime a chalkboard painted surface by rubbing the side of the chalk over the whole thing. Then you wipe it off and write on it as usual. Would probably take care of the shiny look.
Very nice, simple, and bold! I think you should scuff them up a bit with chalk, too. It will look more like a chalkboard. I wouldn’t think they were dirty if I saw them.
You can probably use a fixative spray… I used to use this all the time for pencil/ chalk/ charcoal drawings in art class so that it wouldn’t smudge.
Awesome! I’m thinking of doing chalkboard numbers too. Loveee chalkboards. (Why aren’t I a teacher? ha)
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Premièrement, permettez-moi de vous démontrer mon appréciation pour chacune des super infos que j’ai rencontrées sur cet cool forum.
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Je vis à Webequie, États-Unis. J’ai 36 années et j’élève 2 très gentils enfants qui sont tous âgés entre 4 ou 13 années (1 est adoptée ). J’aime beaucoup les animaux et je fais de mon mieux de leur offrir les biens qui leur rendent l’existance plus confortable.
Merci dès maintenant pour toutes les palpitantes délibérations dans le futur et je vous remercie surtout de votre compréhension pour mon français moins qu’idéal : ma langue maternelle est le vietnamien et je tempte d’éviter les erreurs mais c’est très compliqué !
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Oh, awesome! I definitely think a little distressing will look nice 
@Abigail: That’s completely correct!! It should take away the “shiny” look and give you the more dusted, romantic look. Try to “prime” the boards and see how you like it!
@Kim: @Abigail: You ladies are so smart! If only I had read the directions first. I will definitely ‘prime’ the board now! thank you! xoxo
Very awesome! I’m with you on getting very efficient in decision making as we are so close to the big day 
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Mrs. Cucumber Sandwich, Washington, DC/Cape May, NJ Age and Occupation: 28, School Counselor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 40, Collegiate Athletics Engagement Date: March 27, 2010 Wedding Date: October 2011 Venue: Congress Hall Hotel About Me: I am a school counselor who spends my day wrangling children and my nights attempting to be creative with wedding projects. My enthusiasm for each of these activities far surpasses my skill. Thank goodness Mr. Cucumber Sandwich is there to pick up the pieces and be the voice of reason about my DIY tries. I have an obsession with terrible romantic comedies (‘From Justin to Kelly’ anyone?, anyone?!?), competitive Scrabble play, and hot dogs. I could eat astronaut ice cream for every meal and can’t seem to resist buying more shoes. Our wedding is going to be a true hodge podge of semi-destination, tradition, Yuengling, New England charm, with just a dash of ‘Jersey Shore’ thrown in. It has been six years in the making and I can’t wait to marry my best friend.
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