Friday, May 21, 2010

From Cupboard Door To Menu Board

I found this cupboard door recently at the ReStore (Habitat For Humanity) for$1.00. I figured there was something I could do with it. I decided to make it into a menu board to sell in the craft bazaar. Here was the condition it was in to start with. It was water damaged on one end so I knew I would need to sand it down.
After sanding I applied a coat of primer (Kilz) and let it dry.
I taped off the frame and sprayed chalkboard paint on the center section.

I then removed the tape from the edges and taped paper to the center section so I could spray the frame (I forgot to take a picture of this step).


I added the vinyl lettering and some black upholstery tacks to the frame for interest.


Because there were eight sections it left a space so I thought I would make a "requests" space. I am always up for ideas from others. I have joined up with Poppies at Play for some linky fun.


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...and at Along For The Ride




And Between Naps On The Porch

23 comments:

  1. I love this! Great job. The tacks added just enough and the requests square was a stroke of genius!

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  2. That is fabulous! I love how you were able to transform the door into such a usable piece. That will sell in a heartbeat!
    Have a great weekend.
    Jane

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  3. That looks like a project that might make me get a little more organized with planning my meals. I think I need to go to Habitat to get a door! Great job and good idea too!

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  4. Connie.. I LURV this! What a great idea. I want one!

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  5. I love what you did! Seriously so cute.

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  6. Great idea! Turned out really cute. Unfortunately, it would remain blank most of the time at my house--I never know what's for dinner!

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  7. What a perfect project and tutorial; love the repurposing on this door.

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  8. How do you do that? I would never think of something creative to do with a old cupboard door.

    I love it!!

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  9. What a great idea! I could use one of these.

    I'm hosting a blog party right now and would love it if you linked up!
    http://www.iamalongfortheride.blogspot.com

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  10. This is great! Love the idea of recycling a door for it!

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  11. Great project! I can't wait to see your others! I'm you're newest follower1

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  12. This is too cute! I think I would actually make a menu if it could look that cute! We'd love to have you link up to our party today!

    http://nv-craftenvy.blogspot.com

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  13. I love it!!

    Thanks for linking up to Saturday is Crafty Day at along for the ride!

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  14. Brilliant idea, and it looks great!!

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  15. What a great idea. It turned out perfect. Mine would be left blank all the time. I am a terrible meal planner.

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  16. What a cute idea! It turned out great!

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  17. I LOVE this! It's so cute! Man, this would save me having to answer the 'what's for dinner' question I hear many times a day! I'd just point to the sign! So cute!!!

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  18. This looks amazing! Well done!

    Jeanine

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  19. Nice project. I would love it if you would link this up in Modern Craftswoman Monday. Very well done. Rory

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  20. What a great idea for repurposing a door. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed my visit here and decided to follow your blog so I can come back again.

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  21. Forget selling that at the bazaar, I want to buy it! That turned out so adorable. Great idea as usual!

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  22. Such a creative idea!! Totally enjoyed it.

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