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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Chalkboard Fabulous!

Who said chalkboard walls are for kids?
{Actually the man at the paint store did and looked at me kind of weird when I told him the boy would NOT be drawing on this wall} I know chalkboard has been in for awhile but now it's "in" my house!


Have you seen the adorable movie 500 Days of Summer? The character studied architecture and he did this to the wall in his room and it inspired me to do.......

This to my wall!





Getting started! It went on super smooth and fast. I used Benjamin Moore chalkboard paint.
(once you go black....)
I loved how just the matte black look that I didn't want to draw on it but then once I started....

It started to all come together. I wanted to draw something I love and represents me. I love architecture and after a lot of thought I decided to draw the Greek Architectural Columns.






Then I decided to label the architectural elements. I wanted it to have a "blueprint" look.




Ta-Da! Some people have asked me lately how I got such straight lines. Lots and lots of practice in design school! My drafting projects were graded on how straight the line were and if they maintained the same thickness through out. Sounds fun right?


To check out how I made the buffet go HERE




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59 comments:

  1. LeiFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I love this so, so much!

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  2. GaengyFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Wow! Amazing!

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  3. Kevin and AshleyFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Wow! Stacey you are amazing! That should be in a magazine! Genius!

    Ashley

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  4. The Fall Creek Chicken CoopFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    This looks amazing! I had done chalkboard paint in my kids rooms but had not thought of this!!

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  5. L2LFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    that is really cool!!! I am wanting to do a chalkboard wall in our family room!!!

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  6. Craftberry BushFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    So very cool ! great minds...I just a little wall by the kitchen...but I was not as brave,so I used a different method, I also saw that City Cottage also did the same thing..I guess we have chalk board paint fever....Yours looks extraordinary !!! L-O-V-E

    Lucy

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  7. Craftberry BushFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    ...sorry....I just DID a little walll....

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  8. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Looks F A N T A S T I C !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS IDEA!!!!! Fabulous job!!!!!!

    Of course: now I'm your follower and link you!!!

    Tine

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  9. Lauren -HCPFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    it's HOT!

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  10. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    This is awesome! I love the idea of the architectural drawings! I am now a follower!

    dreaming-n-color.blogspot.com

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  11. Lindsay @ whimsy.girlFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Oh wow, this is so cool! I am a new follower now, love your style! ~Lindsay
    hines-catch-up.blogspot.com

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  12. Jenna, SAS InteriorsFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    This is one of the best projects I've ever seen! Bravo!!! So unique.
    I'd love for you to link up your project to my linky party, Saturday Spotlight @ www.sasinteriors.net

    I'm also a new GFC follower!

    xo
    Jenna, SAS Interiors

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  13. Amanda LeeFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    LOVE. THIS. This is fantastic! This is my first visit to your blog, and I am your newest follower.
    ~Amanda

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  14. Craftberry BushFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Hey Stacey, I'm back to let you know I mentioned your amazing wall on my blog...xo

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  15. Lindsay @ whimsy.girlFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    I was just showing my husband your chalk art and he noticed that we have that same clock! Ours is a bronze/black finish and now that I see it black and white, I think I am hitting up the spray paint aisle tomorrow! Not sure what colors I will go with, but it is for sure getting a makevover!!

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  16. Emily CarterFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    This is absolutely stunning! You did an amazing job. I am in awe of this whole project. Thanks a million for linking up!

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  17. KateFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    This is so cool! I'm featuring you in my Flaunt it Friday Features later today. Please stop by and grab an "I was featured" button if you'd like. Thanks for linking up! :)

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  18. The Decorating DiariesFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    That is totally awesome! You must be a great artist as well. I could paint the wall, but drawing on it? I'm not so sure.

    Janet

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  19. Ashleigh@SincerelyFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    this is incredible! what a statement wall. i'm totally inspired.

    best,
    ashleigh

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  20. The Sterling CherubFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    OMG, this wall is spectacular! You did an amazing job!

    Yes, I saw "500 Days of Summer" (I'm a major Joseph Gordon-Levitt fan! but HATED Zooey Deschanel's character in that film!) and did note what he did with his wall and how cool it was. I adore Greek and Roman architecture (studied ancient history at university) and have a "thing" for columns. How on earth did you get yours so perfect and straight?

    Your wall is going into my inspiration file of super cool things I want to do to my home (when I finally buy one!).

    Great job and totally inspiring!

    Best,

    Kimberly

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  21. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.comFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Incredible! So great. Does the chalk actually come off well if you mess up? So you can erase and what not? I so want to do a wall like this in my house lol. Love it. Love for you to come link up to my party at my blog.

    Deb
    http://dejarenew.blogspot.com

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  22. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    THAT IS SO COOL!

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  23. Andrea | HomageStyle.comFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Oh, this is quite fabulous! What an artiste!

    Andrea | HomageStyle.com

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  24. Shannon OlsonFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I love this idea as soon as I have my own house I am definatly going to have a chalk wall =)
    -girlsgonebloggin.blogspot.com

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  25. PammaFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Absolutely fabulous! I love it, love it, love it! And, wow, are you talented and one smart cookie. Such fun. Thanks for sharing.
    ~Pam
    pamspaintparlor.typepad.com

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  26. JamiFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    This is truly inspiring! I love how the design works so well with your other elements. How in the world did you get it on there so neatly?? My chalkboard is pretty "smudgy".

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  27. Sandi (Meme)February 27, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    We recently put an "offer" in on another Lake House. I know exactly what I'm going to do with one wall now! LOVE all the ideas. I've joined as a follower, and congrats on your 1000+! Sandi

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    LOVE - LOVE - LOVE this. I am getting ready to add a chalkboard wall to a renovation to my youngest's room and I secretly plan to go up there and draw while she's at school. Shhhh - don't tell her!

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  29. Elle UyFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    how could anyone not love chalkboard paint?? This is fabulous! It would only takes an hour to change the "architecture" of your house!

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  30. Wendy February 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Um. Holy Crud!! And I mean that in a this-is-too-totally-amazing-for-words kind of way! :-) Great job!!!!!!!!

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  31. KateFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I have always wanted to do chalkboard walls for my children's rooms but never quite had a full vision for it. Your post and ideas were GREAT and are really making me re-think things! Thanks.

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  32. Kimberly MooreFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    A. I love 500 Days of Summer B. I LOVE how the chalkboard walls turned out!!

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  33. RoeshelMarch 1, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Wow,Stacey! It's stunning! I LOVE it! We have a small wall area in our kitchen that I painted with chalkboard paint but this makes me want to do a larger wall! Looks amazing! :)

    Roeshel

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  34. AmandaMarch 3, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    WOW! that is amazing! LOVE IT!! how creative!

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  35. RoMarch 3, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    that is amazing!!! i love it! seriously, how did you draw that so perfectly! when can you come visit again and give me some tips and much needed help?

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  36. StaceyMarch 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Straight lines come from lots and lots of practice in my drafting classes!

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  37. Nita StacyMarch 3, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Love this chalkboard wall! And the clock on it and the sideboard with all the china. I am your newest follower and added you to my blog roll because I decided I better not miss another post from you. Great Stuff!!!

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  38. ChiaraMarch 4, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I love, love, love this! It is absolutely wonderful! I cannot believe you did those straight lines--amazing! I loved this post so much, I shared it on my Friday Favorites over at Calico and Cupcakes. Thank you for the amazing pictures and idea!

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  39. Free Art PrintablesMarch 4, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    This is fabulous! you have some mad creative skills!!!!!

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  40. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMarch 4, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Fabulous. Love that it's blue.

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  41. Barb@curlywillowdiyMarch 5, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    A*MA**ZING! I'm giving you a standing ovation! Bravo!!!
    -barb-

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  42. DebMarch 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Super idea....I bet you DARE a soul to ever touch it! New follower, love your site!

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  43. Green Door GirlMarch 9, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    wow, this is amazing - I love architecture - this would be so cool in my house, but if I attempted this it would be so mickey mouse it isn't even funny! :) Yours is beautiful! Thanks for linking up with SAturday Spotlight

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  44. ellieshineMarch 9, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    l.o.v.e.

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  45. Green Door GirlMarch 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    FYI - we featured this on Saturday Spotlight - be sure to stop by and grab your button!

    greendoordesigns.blogspot.com

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  46. aLenaMarch 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Very intrigued by your design and talent! Almost feels like I'm in a fairytale! Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see more!!!

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  47. O.C.March 18, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    That is amazing. I wish I was talented enough to do that. :-)

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  48. Jessica @ Decor AdventuresMarch 19, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Hi Stacey,

    This is just stunning, it's magazine worthy!

    I posted it on my blog today http://www.decoradventures.com/2011/03/ideas-and-inspiration.html

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  49. LoveFeast TableMarch 24, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Hope you don't mind...we're featuring you in our FancyFriday~Favorite Projects post tomorrow!
    You inspire us!

    Kristin & Chris Ann

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  50. DebMarch 26, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Tres chic! (How fitting!)

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  51. HuNnY aNd PoPpA LeWiSMarch 28, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Amazing, creative, and unique. I love this!!

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  52. 1 Funky WomanApril 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    This is crazy fantastic! I'm liking squealing over here! I don't even want to tell you my little pathetic link up! I'm just well speechless! Wow!

    I'm now your newest follower!

    Megan

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  53. amy of studio four cornersApril 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    incredible job - love how it all ties in with everything else - amazing!
    amy of four corners design

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  54. WhisperWood CottageApril 22, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Brilliant! Thanks for linking up to the Chalk Talk party at WhisperWood Cottage!

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  55. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Just amazing...you are so talented. I'd be so afraid that it would get rubbed off...lol I want to do a wall going into my kitchen...very tiny wall...but it'd be perfect for this application. Visiting via Chalk Talk...have a wonderful week. Fondly, Roberta

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  56. HomeDefined.comMay 20, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Not for my house but LOVE it for my office! ;-)

    Debra
    www.design-house.com

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  57. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Props for drawing it all! What a great way to be able to change your home on a whim if you felt like it.

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  58. lydiaJune 17, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    wow stacey Good job. Your right on once you go black ask Lee.

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  59. Jenn EricksonJune 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Your wall is absolutely, positively phenomenal! I am so, so glad I found your blog through The Shabby Nest. Wow!

    Best, Jenn/Rook No. 17

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