You all know how much I love my vintage, tarnished silver! I collect a piece every chance I get.
Today's project is really quick and easy.
I started with this beautiful tarnished piece of silver. I did nothing to it except wash the dirt off of it. I then painted the inside of it with Americana Chalkboard Paint. It took two coats to cover good. This comes in small - 4 oz. - containers at your local craft store.
I then took an old silver spoon that was very ornate and slightly bent it so that it had a curve in the handle. I used E6000 glue to glue the spoon onto the silver platter. Use the glue at both ends of the spoon that connect to the platter.
At this point, I made a chalk holder. I used some old lace that was just a tad wider than the chalk and sewed up each side to form a pocket for the chalk.
Loop the chalk holder over the curve standing up on the spoon and tied and stitch till you feel it is substantial.
Add a hanger on the back and you are done!!
A cute piece that would fit several places in your home!
Enjoy!
Judy
great project. I love it. xoxo susie
ReplyDeleteVery, very cute!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Love your sweet ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi Judy. Gluing a lovely vintage spoon for a handle - what a great idea. Always love the silverplate trays turned into chalkboards. Romantic.
ReplyDeleteJoy
Great job, Judy. Never would have thought to use a spoon for a handle. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteJudy, this is so cute. Love the spoon as a handle. I have an old silver tray from my Mom's I think I'll make into a chalkboard!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
Very pretty and love it against the red and white polka dotted background!
ReplyDeletePoppy
What a great and creative idea, Judy. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love that project. Blessings
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Love it! Every time I'm in Goodwill and see the shelves full of tarnished silver pieces, I think of you. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it...very pretty!!
ReplyDelete~Cindy
Judy,
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. Love this. I bet it would look so cute hanging on a cabinet door in the kitchen. Very crafty!. Have a great week.
Kris
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing it with me! I will be trying this:) Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteHi Judy, love this project and I have done this myself and they make great gifts like for a birthday with a note to the recipient.
ReplyDeleteI also collect old silver to paint or leave with it's original patina.
Great project.
Thanks for sharing.
XO
That is a really cute idea Judy. I need to make a chalkboard this weekend for an upcoming event and this might just be the idea I use! Thank you! Blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteYou know whenever I am at GW or other thrift store I'm always looking for these pieces. I only find the cheaper, thin ones. I love the edging on yours, and I also love the chalkboard inside. Wishing you a most happy summer!
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute! I like silver pieces being used in unique ways.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and easy, I'll have to give it a try.I love old silver. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
Great idea, Judy! Love this project, and the spoon and the little lace chalk holder are inspired!
ReplyDeleteHappy week!
Helen xox
I have been looking for something to make over into a chalkboard..I might give this a try..Thanks, Judy
ReplyDeleteThis silver piece is such a beauty. I love antique looking items.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy week, Judy.
~Sheri