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
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
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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
Before I began the project I gathered all my supplies, hence, saving time and effort.
Supplies
- Plywood 3/8″
- Chalkboard paint
- Foam paint roller
- Handy Paint Pail
- Sandpaper
- 8 Screws (3/4″)
- Tracing paper
- Chalkboard Design File
- Chalk paint (white)
- Paintbrushes
- Tape
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
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
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
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
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
Farmhouse screen door chalkboard with spring decor
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. I made a video to show my steps for the nest and pedestals.
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
Handmade bird nest on the cupcake stand
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
I love the door! I love chalkboards, too, and what a great way to finish it off!
Thank you so much for your visit.
Have a great week,
Kippi
I LOVE that screen door! Great repurpose Kippi!
I love this upcycle project! What a beautiful quote kippi, great upcycle project!
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
Thank you again!! I’m really inspired and got a ton of ideas to redecorate my table!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments!
Happy Decorating,
Kippi
Your video isn’t playing… loading….forever… is it me? Anyone else having an issue?
Thx
Thank you for letting me know. I will check on that.
Happy Spring,
Kippi
What kind of paper was under your wording to be able to trace it on the chalkboard? I love that idea! thank you.
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
I love the way you upcycled the old screen door. I also love the way that you have styled it! Very pretty!
Thank you so much for your kind comments they really made my day!!!
Hugs,
Kippi
Love the screen door, how unique! Would have never thought to male it into a chalkboard.
Sweet friend, you made my day! Have a great week,
Kippi
What a lovely sign. Perfect for the Spring.
Thank you so much! I cannot wait to decorate for Easter with it.
Hugs,
Kippi
That is an amazing door and what a cool way to display a chalkboard in your home. I love it!
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
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!
Thank you so much for stopping by. I appreciate the visit! Have a great week, Kippi
Thanks for sharing your ideas. I am always on the look out for doable and affordable table decor for a ministry I am part of a “decorator”. Spring is for next month!
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoy decorating for spring as much as I do. Happy weekend, Kippi
The sign turned out wonderful!!! Beautiful!
Thank you so much. It was so much fun making this chalkboard from a vintage screen door. Have a great week, Kippi
What a gorgeous project! Amazing!
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you have a great week, Kippi
That door looks amazing, I’d love something like that for my kitchen. It’s so rustic but cute too! x
Thank you the door was super easy. Have a great day, Kippi
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
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a happy week, Kippi
Kippi,
What a great project. Congratulations, you are being featured on Over The Moon Linky Party.
https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2020/02/over-moon-linky-party_23.html
Hugs,
Bev
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
Love this! I’m sharing with a friend who loves doing things like this!
Jennifer, thank you so much for your visit and share. I hope your friend enjoys making spring decor too.
Hugs,
Kippi
You had me at vintage door! I am so impressed by your creativity. What a lovely way to add personality to any home.
Thanks for the tutorial.
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
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
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
This just screams spring! It came out so pretty!
Thank you so much for your kind comment about this spring decor chalkboard project.
Hugs,
Kippi
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
Have a great week,
Kippi
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.
Leanna, thank you so much for your kind comments you have made my DAY!!!
Hugs,
Kippi
Good morning, Kippi! I am featuring your sweet chalkboard shutter on shoestring elegance today at the TFT party. Thank you so much for sharing it turned out absolutely beautiful.
Thank you so much for your support and kindness. I really enjoy your party!
Happy Spring,
Kippi
That turned out so cute. Now you have me on the hunt for an old door! I have an empty spot in my kitchen and this would look great.
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
Such a clever idea. Thanks for sharing with Charming Homes and Garden Link Party.
Rachel