I had an epic find the other day at a local thrift store! A four dollar window frame, oh yes, four dollars!! I mean, just on principle alone I had to buy it. I will be the first to admit it I am horrible taking the before picture of anything so you will just have to bare with me and my description. It was really dirty and faded white but I knew right away there was some serious potential in it.
First, I sanded it down and gave it a good wash. At this time I still really had no idea what I was going to do with the window frame but I knew something would come to me. I sanded it down then painted it a light blue/grey.
I finally decided that I was going to turn this old frame into a chalk board key hook.
Next, I sanded down the painted frame to give it a distressed look.
Then I applied chalk-board paint to the outer panes leaving the middle one clear.
Next step is to add the hooks.
Finally I hung this right as you walk into the kitchen from our garage, so it’s easy to hang your keys, write a grocery list, and what have you. I think it’s a pretty good deal for four dollars!
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Nice idea…
I love this! What a great find!! I am going to pin this for later inspiration! I just finished a hutch re-do and also did the distressing technique on it! http://azcubed.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/refinished-farmhouse-hutch-with-tutorial/
Your hutch looks great! Helpful for me since I am working on a dresser myself.
thank you! I can’t wait to see yours!