You can never have too much of a good thing. Like good friends. Good coffee. And a good place for notes. Combine these three, and you get a Coffee Notes Chalkboard!
While casually strolling the clearance bins at "T" last week, I spotted large chalkboards at 70% off the regular price of $2.50. A quick calculation told me that is only 75 cents each! At that price, I quickly pounced on picked up the seven that were left in the bin, and raced made my way to the checkout line.
Since I wasn't planning to use this as a scoreboard, I gathered crafting goodness from my stash with a coffee theme including chipboard letters, stickers, scrapbook paper, ribbon, ric rac, buttons and twine.
Since this is, after all, a chalkboard, I needed a place to hold chalk. This mint tin container was the perfect size.
I Mod Podged the tin container with paper, ribbon and ric rac. Typed out the word "chalk" using my handy label maker [which I've owned since the 3rd grade]. Using the chipboard, spelled out "notes" and, just for fun, placed the "s" onto the altered tin container. Using adhesive squares, I adhered the container to the chalkboard. And, of course, included a few pieces of chalk.
I tied twine around the chalkboard, finishing it into a bow, and added two buttons (a coffee pot and a cup) to complete the altered project.
So, where do "good friends" come into this project?
[Good] friends don't let friends drink decaf!
Partying with my blogging friends:
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Mums Make Lists
Crafty Scrappy Happy Make-it-Link Party
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Funky Junk Interiors Chalkboard Link Party
Mad in Crafts
Craftionary Friday Fun Party
Snips and Spice Sunday Slice Its Party
Snap Show & Tell
Katherine's Corner Thursday Favorites
House of Hepworths
From My Front Porch to Yours
The 36th Avenue Show Me Extraordinary
Ginger Snap Crafts Wow Me Wednesday
Lil Luna Link Party
The Answer is Chocolate
Craftionary
Serenity Now
Tatertots & Jello
Whipperberry
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Party
The Sweet Talk Shop
Homemaker in Heels
Flamingo Toes Think Pink Sunday
Nifty Thrifty Things Sunday
Creative Jewish Mom Schooling Sunday
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The Sweet Talk Shop
Homemaker in Heels
Flamingo Toes Think Pink Sunday
Nifty Thrifty Things Sunday
Creative Jewish Mom Schooling Sunday
Love it!
ReplyDeleteI knew it was you before I clicked the link and of course you know I LOVE this project. Coffee? Hello. Altered? Hello again. Thanks so much for linking up at this week's party!
ReplyDeleteAnother great coffee project! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my what an adorable project!! I love it and I'm so happy you shared over at SweetTalkin' Sunday!! I'm pinning for one of my next projects!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! This is an amazing gift idea.. :) Thanks for linking up at friday fun party..
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Hugs and wishes for a beautiful week ahead.
ReplyDeleteWow are you creative or what??? That's so nice! I'm following you on Linky followers now, and link up with me on Wow Us Wednesday ok?
ReplyDeleteReally, this is just so cool. I would have passed on the chalkboards with the writing on the top. I often lack vision for such things. I am glad there are people like you around to remind me how to see differently. Thank you! I hope you'll stop in and see me at Quirky Vistas.
ReplyDeleteLiz
Ooh, this turned out so cute! I love all the little details! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it at {nifty thrifty sunday}!
xo! Vanessa
This is such a clever idea!
ReplyDeletePS: I look forward to seeing tou this week at Show Me What You Got Tuesday's via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/06/live-show-me-what-you-got-linky-party.html
Mrs. Delightful
www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Wow - that is so adorable. I LOVE how you decorate the mint container for a chalk holder. I'm so glad you found me and linked up at Romance on a dime. I hope to see you next Tuesday (I'm pinning this.)
ReplyDeleteThis is AWESOME!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! GREAT transformation!
ReplyDeleteDoreen,
ReplyDeleteA girl after my own chalkboard loving heart!! I recently found a vintage shuffleboard chalkboard scoreboard at an estate sale - reminds me of yours! Love your little mint chalk holder (and that label from 3rd grade label maker)!
I used to work in advertising too (not high powered though)! So glad you stopped by so I could find you!
Kelly
great transformation !
ReplyDeletethis is adorable, and i luv the sentiment....so cute! I am having a giveaway on my blog, leave a comment on this post for your chance to win...
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have a super week!
enjoy *~*
Terrific re-purposed idea! LOVE a fully loaded cup of CAF coffee :) Sometimes two in a row!
ReplyDeleteJoAnn
This is really cute! Thanks for sharing at the party!
ReplyDeleteMalory
Love Love how this turned out. I love to alter anything I can get my hands on. Found you via a link party and am now a new follower!
ReplyDeleteLove this, you're right about anything coffee related :) Thanks for the lovely comment on my May Arts project.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant! I'm new to this link up there are so many fab ideas I love how unique they all are! This is lovely nice make :-) x
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ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! Thanks for sharing at the party!
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Such a cute little blackboard, the added tin for chalk storage is a great idea
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable, and I especially love the little chalk holder! :)
ReplyDeleteThese look fab!
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to link up at the Mommy Archive - we're focusing this week on all the amazing things you can do with chalk board, Alice x