Chalkboard Plaque

Wall decor always poses a challenge to me for some reason and the nursery wall decor was no exception. I fell in LOVE with these little vintage chalkboard wall hangings on the RH Baby website and so I ordered the large rectangle one with a special spot in mind to hang it!

credit: RH Baby & Child

BUT... unfortunately RH has sent me 4 different "sorry for the shipping delay" emails and so I got too impatient. Yet again I figured I could make my own version...even though I was SO looking forward to this one.
Credit: RH Baby & Child

 I had no idea where I was going to get 'coloured' chalkboard paint...so I looked up online how to make your own coloured chalkboard paint and while at Michaels picking up supplies for the concoction low and behold I found that not only does Martha Stewart carry the PERFECT gray chalkboard paint but she also had shades in mint, and robins egg blue and of course black which I picked up as well! Martha you rock!

I also picked up some champagne coloured ribbon and chalk!


For the MDF board I needed I went to Home Depot where I rummaged through the scraps and found this perfect sized piece...and since it was my lucky day the guys at home depot sent me on my way free of charge!

I used a dinner plate and a measuring tape to try and get the cuts right. I admit they are a little off but it just adds a not so perfect touch which I don't mind. Here is my final product, complete with a French saying to welcome our baby home to!

5 comments:

  1. Vintage HomeSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Better than RH in my opinion! This is adorable...have been reading (and commenting) backwards so glad to see you are here again!

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  2. BeckySeptember 6, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    How sweet! Great recreation! I didn't know Martha had colored chalkboard paint! WA WA WE WA! love what you have made...its so sweet :)

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  3. AmandaSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Rebecca! gorgeous soon-to-be mama! oh how i've missed you dear. i got butterflies when i saw you had new posts. i've been away from blogger as well, for less exciting reasons, but nonetheless was very excited to see you back! :)

    CONGRATULATIONS! my goodness you're going to be an amazing, and amazingly beautiful, mama. you look great.

    i too, think there is nothing more exciting than waiting until the baby i born to find out the gender. it's not for everyone, but it's exciting you're waiting. i have the EXACT SAME inspiration photos for a nursery in the hopes of adding another little one to the mix at some point. i absolutely cannot wait to see the finished product. that chalkboard? adorable. and the horse is absolute perfection.

    i've missed you, blog friend. best of luck with a smooth delivery and healthy baby! :)

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  4. LiliSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Oh this is so sweet! I'm so glad you're back as I just starting following you after a post that Completely Coastal did about your ships wheel and I was so bummed to see you weren't posting anymore. But now I see congratulations are in order, you sure are a busy mom-to-be! ~Lili

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  5. Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    oh how clever. i just found you thru Kirsten's blog, I just LOVE your home tour! GREAT job!

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