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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Crafts: Chalkboard Bookends


These bookends are sturdy and up to the challenge of holding upright a large collection of cookbooks of various sizes but they are not all that attractive.  I decided to spray paint them with chalkboard paint and write my daughter and son in law's names on them.  They have a substantial collection of cookbooks atop their kitchen breakfront which was crying out for some support.
Following the directions on the can, I did about 3 coats of paint allowing it to dry in between.  After waiting 24 hours, I seasoned the bookends by running the side of a piece of chalk over the surface and wiping it off.  An easy fix!
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49 comments:

  1. ManzanitaSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Wonderful idea. I have some bookends like these. Hummmm?
    Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck

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  2. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMESeptember 25, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    That is a great idea..Love it with the cookbooks!

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  3. Megan GunyanSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Very cool. Love this idea!

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  4. JillSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Great idea! I always love the inventive ways people come up with for chalkboard paint! Never seen this before!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  5. MandySeptember 25, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    What a cool idea!!! Love it,
    Mandy

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  6. Holly @ Life as a ThrifterSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Really cute idea! Love it!

    Holly
    www.lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com
    Hope you'll stop by!

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  7. La-Dee-da crafterSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Following you from Monday hop. This is a clever idea, btw.
    Love it!!!
    ladeedacreations.com

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  8. Emily StephensSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Smart idea!

    Thanks so much for linking up with Super Stalker Sunday hop again. Nice to see you!

    Best,
    Emily from Nap Time Is My Time

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  9. Skylar MagazineSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    This is my kind of blog, I love all of these things. My name is Sarah, I am a new follower from Monday Mingle blog hop and would love for you to come follow back. Here is my link http://skylarinc.blogspot.com/. Thanks:)

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  10. Julia @ 551EastdesignSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    These are so much better than the original! What a great idea. I'm going to be keeping my eyes open for some at Goodwill!

    PS I have a $50 cash giveaway going on on my blog right now. Come by when you get a chance! :)

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  11. JenSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    What a great idea! I could use a few sets of these myself. :)

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  12. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    What a genius idea!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    NeaT!!!

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  14. NelleneSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Okay, this is just too cute! I'm going to make a pair and give them with some cookbooks for my next wedding shower gift. Perfect for writing your "well wishes" on the bookends. Thanks for the idea...

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  15. LVSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    You are very talented in your thinking and creations.

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  16. AnnSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I have been wanting to try chalkboard paint for the longest time. This maybe a first project for me. I have that Betty Crocker cookbook that I got in 1966 for a wedding gift. I have taped it many times and use it many times.
    ann

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  17. JamiSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Your bookends are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for stopping by and for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  18. MeckySeptember 28, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Very nifty idea!

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  19. Gayle Page-RobakSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    What a fabulous idea...your book ends are unique and beautiful! Kudos to you!

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  20. MindySeptember 29, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Stopping by from the alexa blog hop! I'd love it if you'd come check out my page - http://moneysavingmindy.blogspot.com.

    Thanks!

    Mindy :)

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  21. Nikki MonetSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    New follower from the blog hop!! Cute idea!

    ~Nikki @ Everything Under the Moon

    Stop by and give us a visit!!http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Great idea! And cute to boot! :) Hi! New follower from the Thirsty Thursday Blog Hop! I hope you follow back! Thanks! :) Through the Eyes of a Tiger

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  23. CherylSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Wonderful idea. Running to the garage to get my chalkboard paint....

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  24. ZoeSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I hopped over from Follow Me Fridays on Trendy Treehouse. Love this idea- I have seen the chalkboard paint, but not in spray paint before- I will have to check it out!! Have a great weekend!
    Zoe

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  25. Courtney ~ French Country CottageSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    What a neat idea- I love how those came out!! So charming! Would love for you to come share at Feathered Nest Friday sometime!

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  26. Karen @ GoodBetterNestSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    There are endless options for chalkboard paint! The bookends are really cute- and so simple.

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  27. Nora B. PeevySeptember 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Well, aren't you the very creative one? I found your link on The Weekend Creation Blog Hop and hopped on over for a peek. I have never tried chalkboard paint, but have always wanted to use it. Glad to know the product works.

    The bookends turned out beautifully. That is a great gift idea for so many people and very personal. I love it and your blog is chockful of great stuff.

    I also see these ugly used bookends popping up at Goodwill. I am a fan of recycling whenever possible. This would be so cheap to do. And so chic.

    Your added craft links at the bottom caught my eye. I am going to check out the cork one.

    I am your newest follower. Follow back, if you haven't already and hop on over to my blog for an article by author J. Carson Black about designing a professional/successful book cover and how to brand yourself as a product.

    For all you crafters out there, I posted an article with links to Halloween decorations made from recycled books in the past week. They are really cool, so come check it out.

    -Nora
    http://norabpeevy.blogspot.com/

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  28. PennySeptember 30, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    What a wonderful idea...there is so much you can do with apray paint!! Good job!

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  29. Shah WhartonSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Fabulously creative as ever - thanks for linking up at creation blog hop. Have a great weekend. Shah .X

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  30. MissMOESeptember 30, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Wow! What a wonderful, easy, creative solution! I'm a new follower from the Friday Blog Hop--would love a follow back.

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  31. Southwest Cottage DesignsOctober 1, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Great idea! I love to paint with chalkboard paint. It's fun, and I can always use another set of book ends for the many books I have.

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  32. Erin O'RiordanOctober 1, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    What a cute idea!

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  33. BURIED IN BOOKSOctober 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    That is such a great idea! I'm thinking it would be great for a kid's room too! And how simple!!

    Thanks for the idea!

    Heather

    I want to sit in front of that flower market all day long!

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  34. Mommyof2girlz/StephDOctober 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    So smart and crafty! I am a little obsessed with chalkboard paint right now, even though I haven't used it yet..lol Stopping by from Trendy Treehouse Friday Follow, lovely to meet you :)

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  35. Chubskulit RoseOctober 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love Saturdays, lots of Pinktastic stuff to see. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pink!

    My Pink is here, hope you can come by and see. Have a great week weekend!

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  36. TheresaOctober 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Following you from the Friday Over 40 blog hop. I would appreciate it if you would follow me back. I love your bookend idea!!

    chatterfromtexas.blogspot.com
    and
    Note Cards and Photos by Theresa

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  37. ShirleyOctober 1, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Clever, clever girl!! : ))

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  38. SaraOctober 2, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    this is a really cute idea. I will have to try something like this.

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  39. Shah WhartonOctober 2, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Thanks for linking up at creation blog hop - Since I only read e-books these would be redundant for me now. Although I do have paper-books, the are either in my bookcase or filed away in boxes. But these do look splendid - has to be said. ;D X

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  40. Misty KearnsOctober 2, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    What a great idea! I really enjoyed exploring your blog! I enjoyed the photos from Italy as I had visited there about 6 years ago and loved it! I found you through the Follow Me Friday Hop! I hope you will visit my blog as well - http://ceoofmeinc.com

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  41. Jenn EricksonOctober 3, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I'll definitely be keeping my eyes out for a set of book ends like the ones you used for your project! What a fabulous idea to chalkboard paint them! Love it!

    Always a joy to have you be a part of "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday at Rook No. 17!

    Jenn

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  42. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    New follower from Tuesday train.
    Kim
    www.thesasselife.com

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  43. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I love it! Great blog! I found you via blog hop and I am your newest follower!
    Briana @ babblingsandmore.blogspot.com

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  44. J RodneyOctober 4, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Those are really neat!

    Thank you for participating in last week’s Wednesday Window @ Frugality Is Free. I hope you’ll stop by to link up your favorite blog post this week as well.

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  45. Amanda TempelOctober 5, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    How cute :)

    Thanks for joining in for this weeks Wobble Over Wednesday.

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  46. Happy Gardening, KimOctober 5, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Love the book end idea!!!!
    I'm your newest follower and am new at this blog thing. I love crafts and you blog has inspired me to go finish my craft.

    Please follow back :)
    www.mommieagainblog.blogspot.com

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  47. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Oh, I like those. Great idea.

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  48. beachside cottage LindaOctober 8, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Hi - am your Newest FOLLOWER via the sat blog hop - nice to meet you!

    I love your blog - the chalkboard book ends are a great idea! I also love all the travel sidebar options - have you been to all those places? Wow!

    Hope you are having a wonderful weekend - raining down here, but otherwise has been beautiful lately (South Florida)

    Best Wishes,

    Linda
    beachside cottage

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  49. Elizabeth OwensOctober 13, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I found you on a blog hop, I am a new follower.
    What a great idea. The bookends look GREAT now! Love that you wrote on them, the perfect little touch

    www.theladiesloungeguide.blogspot.com

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