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Spring Decor | Farmhouse

I have spring fever so I am going to start decorating and creating some spring decor with a farmhouse vibe. Also, I am participating in the Love Your Home Challenge and this month is up-cycling. While searching for something fun to up-cycle I decided to use a vintage screen door for a spring chalkboard. Make sure you check out all the amazing up-cycle projects at the end.

At Home DIY

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Spring Decor Chalkboard

Spring Decor Chalkboard

DIY Spring Decor

It all started with an old chippy screen door and some chalkboard paint. If you have been reading my blog then you know I adore chalkboards and the colors; black, white and green, therefore, a chalkboard sign are is perfect for my spring decorating.

Vintage Screen door

Vintage Screen door

 

 

 

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The door had to be cleaned since it was covered in dust, however, I was afraid to wash the door since some of the paint could be washed off. To my surprise, most of the chippy paint remained intact.

I ran to Home Depot and had them cut a piece of sanded 3/8 inch plywood for the chalkboard that would in the missing screen area of the door.

Chalkboard supplies

Chalkboard supplies

Before I began the project I gathered all my supplies, hence, saving time and effort.

Supplies

Tools

The plywood was so smooth it did not require sanding, therefore, I grabbed my paint and got started.

Using a foam roller and the Handy Pail I painted the board with chalkboard paint and let it dry.

Painting the chalkboard

Painting the chalkboard

While the paint was drying I completed my design for my chalkboard I wanted to paint on the chalkboard. I wanted to use the chalkboard paint so I could add some chalk dust to the artwork and it would last.

Chalkboard Design

Taping my design together

Taping my design together

Tracing my design

Tracing my design

I traced my design onto the painted board and started painting the design using a variety of paintbrushes.

Painting my design on the chalkboard

Painting my design on the chalkboard

Once the paint was dry I attached the chalkboard to the screen door using 3/4″ screws and countersink drill bit. See how to countersink in this video.

Back view of the screen door chalkboard

Back view of the screen door chalkboard

Chalkboard screws

Chalkboard screws

Decorating with Spring  Decor

Nothing says hello spring like beautiful peonies in a willow basket with a burlap bow. Making pretty bows adds that something special to your floral arrangments, wreaths and more see my earlier post and see how I make my favorite bows HERE.

 

Peonies in a willow basket

Peonies in a willow basket

Farmhouse screen door chalkboard with spring decor

Farmhouse screen door chalkboard with spring decor

Pretty green chippy paint on vintage screen door farmhouse

Pretty green chippy paint on the vintage screen door farmhouse

Handmade Bird Nest and Cupcake Stand

During my spring fever decorating marathon, I paid a visit to my storage lockers looking for my spring decor, unfortunately, I was unable to find my bird nests. I decided I could make some with moss and items from my yard (you can see how I made them here).

DIY Spring Decor bird nest on pedestal

DIY Spring Decor bird nest on the pedestal

My spring farmhouse decor needed some pretty wooden display stands or pedestals, so I thought why not DIY some. I made some in an earlier post you can read about that here.

Supplies

DIY Spring Decor

DIY Spring Decor

Handmade bird nest on cupcake stand

Handmade bird nest on the cupcake stand

DIY Decoupage eggs on cupcakes

DIY Decoupage eggs on cupcakes

 

 

My next project was transforming candlesticks and wood plaques into Farmhouse pedestals aka cake stands. Then I made bird nests that sit on top of the pedestals. See how I made them in the video below:

 

 

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Thank you so much for your visit today I hope you found some fun spring inspiration. Be sure to visit all the other blogs and tell them I sent you.

See you soon,

Kippi

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Comments

    • Kippi says

      Thank you so much for your kind comments. I enjoyed this project and had a blast linking up with the other upcycle bloggers too!
      Hugs,
      Kippi

      Reply

    • Kippi says

      Hello Merri,

      Thank you so much for your visit. The paper I used to make the chalkboard was transferring paper see the link =
      Happy Spring,
      Kippi

      Reply

    • Kippi says

      Thank you so much for stopping by. When I saw that door I knew what I wanted to make with it. Have a great week.
      Hugs,
      Kippi

      Reply

  10. Allyson says

    The vintage screen door really has some great character, and all the extras you created make your upcycle extra special. Pinned! I’m visiting from Handmade Monday. Have a nice week!

    Reply

  15. Debbie-Dabble says

    Good Saturday Morning, Kippi!!
    LOVE the way you transformed this sweet door!! I wish I had room for something like this in my home…Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time to let me know that you did by leaving such a sweet comment!! I was gifted those cute Victorian Calling Cards by a dear friend a few years ago…
    Hugs,
    Debbie

    Reply

    • Kippi says

      Thank you so much for your support. I chose your bench for the You’re The Star feature on Monday 🙂 We chose each other’s projects this week. Have a great day, Kippi

      Reply

    • Kippi says

      Meegan, you have made my day for sure. I cannot help myself I want to up-cycle everything vintage. DIY Spring chalkboard was a must for this screen door.
      Hugs,
      Kippi

      Reply

  19. Our Hopeful Home says

    Kippi I absolutely love this! I would have jumped on that old screen door for sure! I’m a huge DIY blackboard fan as well so this was the perfect project:) Thanks for sharing with Vintage Charm. Pinned! xo Kathleen

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    • Kippi says

      Kathleen, thank you so much! I think I will keep that chalkboard saying all year, but maybe I will change it in the fall.
      Hugs,
      Kippi

      Reply

  21. Marilyn Lesniak says

    Sorry I am late! I have been running behind this making memories! Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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  22. Leanna says

    Kippi I can’t tell you all the things I love about this project, its simple gorgeous and someday I hope I find a door to make this with. The little Spring arrangement is just an extra bit of pretty to take it over the top. Pinning.

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    • Kippi says

      Thank you so much for your visit and comment. I have a long story about this door that is close to my heart.
      Happy Spring,
      Kippi

      Reply

  25. Rachel Harper says

    Such a clever idea. Thanks for sharing with Charming Homes and Garden Link Party.
    Rachel

    Reply

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