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Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame

May 22, 2020 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

I'm a serial upcycler. When I can find relatively free materials and turn them into something worth displaying, I'm thrilled! This Magnetic Chalkboard frame is one of those upcycled projects I am proud of. Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame Earlier in the week, I showed you … [Read more...]

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30+ Creative Projects using Chalkboard Paint

August 5, 2019 Sheri 1 Comment

Chalkboard paint is such a fun addition to many different types of projects. You can turn anything into an ever-changeable work of art, or use it to label different items throughout your home. Here is a collection of 32 Creative Projects using Chalkboard Paint that you could … [Read more...]

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Cotton Fall Wreath and Décor for the Entryway

October 8, 2018 Brittany Bailey 14 Comments

Cotton Fall Wreath Every morning for the past few weeks I woke up and looked out the window. A few leaves have turned color, but as soon as I look at the weather report — the heat and humidity has yet to leave North Carolina. Will fall ever arrive? I want to wear flannel shirts … [Read more...]

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DIY Chalkboard Wall Calendar

DIY Chalkboard Wall Calendar

August 1, 2018 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Create this DIY Chalkboard Calendar to get you and your family organized. It will only take you about half an hour to create but it will save you the headache of double booking yourself and get the kids on board with upcoming activities and trips. DIY Chalkboard Wall … [Read more...]

Chalk marker, Chalkboard paint, Home Tour, organizational tips, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

How to Make a SMOOTH Chalkboard Wall {For Imperfect Walls}

July 30, 2018 Brittany Bailey 58 Comments

Have you ever wished you had a chalkboard wall in your home? But, those bumpy textured walls or damaged drywall are not smooth enough? Well, today I'm about to rock your world by showing you How to Make a SMOOTH Chalkboard Wall For Imperfect Walls! How to Make a SMOOTH … [Read more...]

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FREE Spring Flowers Chalkboard Art Printable

April 30, 2018 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

With Spring finally arriving (fashionably late for most of us), I thought it was time to update our chalkboard sign and give you a new FREE Spring Flowers Chalkboard Art Printable to download, print, and hang up in your house. I'm not sure where you are, but in North … [Read more...]

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Chalkboard Arrow Sign (Mystery Thrift Off) | Pretty Handy Girl

Chalkboard Arrow Sign {Mystery Thrift Off}

June 8, 2015 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Are you having a yard sale, a lemonade stand or an open house? This Chalkboard Arrow Sign is an easy DIY project that will bring more attention to your event. But, let me back up to explain exactly how this Chalkboard Arrow Sign came to be. Have you been following … [Read more...]

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Chalkboard Gift Tag Signs

December 5, 2014 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

Want a great way to dress up gifts? Make these easy chalkboard gift tags for your holiday or birthday gifts. Purchase some inexpensive wood plaques or cut some masonite scraps and paint them with chalkboard paint. Drill a few holes and thread them onto the ribbon on the gift. … [Read more...]

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Build Your Own Giant Chalkboard | Pretty Handy Girl

Build a Giant Vintage Chalkboard

November 24, 2014 Brittany Bailey 21 Comments

Have you scoured antique stores or Craig's List looking for a big giant vintage chalkboard? Those vintage school green chalkboards are highly sought after. But, hard to find. I have good news for you! You can build a Giant Chalkboard any size you want! (Although, typically you'll … [Read more...]

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DIY Chalkboard Memo Board (4th grade project) | Pretty Handy Girl

Chalkboard Memo Board – The Time I Made a 4th Grade Teacher Use a Power Tool

August 8, 2014 Brittany Bailey 22 Comments

Before the end of the school year a REALLY GOOD friend of mine asked if I would give a talk in her daughter's class about what I do for a living. I hemmed and hawed because I rarely have the free time. But, the main reason I was hesitant was because I didn't know how to talk to … [Read more...]

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Wall-Mounted Desk Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

Wall-Mounted Desk Tutorial

May 19, 2014 Brittany Bailey 20 Comments

Need a desk but lack floor space or the funds to buy a desk? This Wall-Mounted Desk tutorial will meet your needs! Plus, you can customize the length to meet your needs. Wall Mounted Desk Tutorial Hey, I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Was it productive? Full of DIY … [Read more...]

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How to Make a Chalkboard Surface Desk | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Make a Chalkboard Surface Desk

May 16, 2014 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

As part of the makeover of my son's bedroom, I wanted to create a fun chalkboard desk surface for him to write and build legos on. The idea of a chalkboard coated surface came to me when I remembered how much he liked the mini-chalkboard decals that used to be on his room … [Read more...]

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How to: Build a Wall Chalkboard with a Chalk Ledge

February 19, 2014 Jaime Costiglio 8 Comments

Chalkboards are popping up everywhere (like Brittany's DIY chalkboard calendar from last week) and you can easily make one, but how about upping the usefulness by making a chalkboard WITH a chalk ledge?  Jaime here from That's My Letter to show you how easy it is to add a chalk … [Read more...]

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Pretty Handy Girl's Christmas Home Tour

Pretty Handy Girl’s Christmas Home Tour 2013

December 12, 2013 Brittany Bailey 52 Comments

Welcome, welcome! I see you made it here from Songbird's beautiful home. If you are coming here first, be sure to check out Marianne's home: I can not tell you how excited I am to have you in for the tour. Last Christmas we were living in a demolition zone. So, it feels … [Read more...]

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Chalkboard Painted Mugs | Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Chalkboard Painted Mugs

December 9, 2013 Brittany Bailey 37 Comments

The holidays are fast approaching and the last thing I want to do is wander through the stores aimlessly looking for gifts for my friends or for the service providers in my life. Instead, I came up with the perfect gift idea: DIY Chalkboard Painted Mugs! DIY Chalkboard … [Read more...]

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Paint Can Hostess Gift Idea | Pretty Handy Girl

Hostess Gift Basket in a Paint Can

November 25, 2013 Brittany Bailey 10 Comments

As the holiday party invites start to roll in, you might be struggling to come up with a new hostess gift idea. These chalkboard painted buckets are a quick and easy way to throw together a unique gift basket that will fill the recipient with joyful scents and … [Read more...]

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