I know we’ve all seen chalkboard doors in the Blogosphere, but as I’m waiting to find out where we will be moving next, I don’t have too many house projects, so I figured I might as well make some I have sitting around to sell, and in my opinion, everyone needs some chalkboard in their home.
Here’s what I started with.
I saw this old door at the thrift store for a LONG time. I eyed it every time I drove by, but we were in the middle of a lot of house showings at the time, and I don’t have a garage, and knowing that a carport full of junk projects isn’t very appealing to most, I restrained myself and didn’t buy it….Until I couldn’t stand it anymore and my strong-will broke and I brought it home!
…and there it sat, in the back of my husband’s pickup, with bags of clean laundry on top of it tarped (um, because that’s what I do when I have house showings and I don’t have time to put the laundry away.) Just keepin’ it real.
But then we decided we wanted to rent the house, and therefore I did not have to keep the house spotless, which meant pulling out some projects I had left to finish. (and yes, I know this story has too many commas and a ton of run-on sentences, but I really like run-on sentences, especially when I’m telling stories.)
The door was already primed, so I added some paint, wax, chalk paint, and some really fun details.
…and that was it.
A couple hours later, it was sold.
I’m hoping I find more of these somewhere.
Well I hope you all had a great weekend.
I spent part of mine working on some other projects to sell. Gotta keep myself busy ya know.
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I'm a wife, a sister, a daughter, a mother of 5, a Jesus lover, a coffee abuser, an obsesser of all things DIY, design and decor related.
Most of what you'll see here are ways to live inexpensively, and how I put those into practice with my constant need to renovate houses.
We are a military family of 7, so houses must come big and inexpensive, and made beautiful as we go, turning what most would see as trash, into treasure.
Thanks for stopping by, stay awhile and make yourself at home. I hope you enjoy my ideas. 
I love your chalkboard door. I’ve seen them at restaurants by the front door. They put their specials on it.
I thought that it would be perfect for a restaurant too. If I find a lot more doors, maybe I”ll ask some local eateries.
Have a great week Dee!
Wow, it’s awesome! I love the knob especially! And we used to throw the junk into laundry baskets and stick it in the trunk of our car during showings! LOL! Whatever you have to do, i guess. Do you know where you are moving?
lol! Yes, I thought it was rather clever! I’ve also learned just how much clean laundry you can shove in the dryer! haha
Okay- so you have to have run on sentences when telling stories because that’s how stories are told— I’m constantly using commas and when I think I’ve used too many I switch it up with dashes!
Anyway, I LOVE these doors– they have some at the Habitat Restore that I just discovered and I’m dying to buy some and do this– but my husband would kill me because we have NOWHERE to put anything else– I’m ready to get out of this apartment and back into a house (with a BIG garage)! 
I know exactly what you mean Melissa! We don’t have a garage either, and I’ve been trying to sell project lately, which means saying ok to bringing more home…..maybe saying ok to bringing too many home lol! My carport is a mess!
this is so pretty! love how it turned out. i think everything should be turned into a chalkboard
Thanks Kimberly!
I LOVE this! I want to find a door to make one right now!!! I blog over at http://www.2crafty4myskirt.blogspot.com/ Every Friday I feature a fellow crafter. I would LOVE to feature you and this project in an upcoming Friday. If you are interested please let me know toocraftyformyskirt@hotmail.com
Hi Alese,
Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for your kind comments! I would love you to feature this project, just let me know if you need anything from me.
Happy Wednesday!
–Katie
I love this!
Thanks Kara!
Chalk board addict here:) Love yours!!!! I up cycled a door this Fall and love decorating it!!! Swing by
http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/his-and-her-pillows.html
http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/choose-to-be-happy.html
Thank you for stopping by Michele! I love those pillows!
Super cute! Like you said, we all have chalk boards, but I don’t think many of us have chalk board doors. I like it! Good luck on the move!
Thanks Christina!
I-am-in-love-with-this. Seriously!! It looks so good!! And those details – I’m quite smitten with the whole thing.
Thank you Rachel!
Simply beautiful! I love your blog
I’m a new follower. Have a great week!
Thank you Jamie!
I love this! Soooo much can be done with this chalkboard… including taking care of you laundry! Hah- thats awesome.
Thank you! I know, I love chalkboards. I realize they are a little overdone in the blogosphere, but they are fun and practical!
Oh my! So beautiful… I have to make one of these for my house! I found you through the Anti-Procrastination Linky Party!
Thanks Jenni!
This is such a cool project! The details really made it amazing. It is going on my never ending crafting to-do list.
I’m so glad to have discovered your blog! I look forward to reading more!
Thank you Sarah! Thank you for stopping by!
Darling project! I want one!
Thank you Jacqueline!
I love your chalkboard door! You did an awesome job!
Leslie
This turned out great!
Thanks Marie!
cool. i stumbled on your post when looking for inspiration for another door i’m about to start restoring. here’s the first i did: http://www.imeeshu.com/2013/01/26/vintage_door_annie_sloan/
That door turned out beautiful! Love the original hardware and I love that verse! Thanks for sharing!
Really love the door it looks great. I had totally forgotten I had driven around with the clean laundry in the car too some years back when we were selling.
This is fabulous, Katie! I LOVE the details on the door and the knob! The perfect chalkboard! What a great project! Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great day!
I, too, keep seeing these chalkboard doors and drooling over them. I HAVE to do this – it would look so great in my kitchen! Our Habitat for Humanity Re-Stores here in Kansas always have a large selection of nice doors at very reasonable prices. I REALLY like the accents you added, especially to the door knob. I haven’t seen that idea anywhere else. Thanks for sharing! – Dez
I love that idea! So cuute! Nice job : )
I absolutely love this, you’re so clever, it’s beautiful. I’m extending my house and would love to find somewhere to feature one of these, thanks for such a brilliant idea!!
I just love that … one of my favorite projects of yours!
So beautiful! I really love it. Megan
Thanks Megan!
Doors and Chalkboards! Love them! Great job on yours!! Love your blog! Visiting from Skip to my lou
This is beautiful. I am pinning this for the future, cause I totally want one.
With Love,
~Scary, from The Shaffer Sisters
Love this – I want to make some, too!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Stacey of Embracing Change
This is fantastic!! What a difference the details make. I am sharing today at my party that starts at 2:00 PST. -K
Great idea! It makes me want to do this to one of my doors!
Thanks Orlando! You should! It’s aesthetic and practical! Have a good week!
I need to find a place locally to find doors, I love this idea. Maybe I will just change my pantry door itself into a chalk board. This would be so much fun, love the details.
I think it looks great and is very practical for an inside door! I found a slew of old doors at Habitat for Humanity Restore. I don’t know if you have one by you, but they are pretty decently priced!
That’s gorgeous! I want one.
Thanks so much for sharing…love the reminder to get over here to see what you’ve been up to!
Thanks Roeshel! Have a great week!
I’m going to go on the hunt for an old door this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration.
I’m not sure if you live by a Habitat for Humanity Restore, but I just found a ton of them there the other day!