Chalkboard silver platter redux

My family likes to cook and eat at home. So, often, when I have family over, I draw up a menu on a large chalkboard that I've had for years. It's fun to act as if my home has become a private restaurant.


This is such and easy project and will add just a touch of extra class to your home "restaurant".
You'll need

Chalkboard paint. I prefer the kind in a bottle versus the spraypaint because I've found I have better control over wear it goes on the object. I used FolkArt chalkboard paint. The drawback is the brush stroke issue i mention below.
A platter. I used a silver plated one with no embellishment in the center. I'm sure ceramic or glass will work fine as well.
Paint brushes. Here's the tricky part. The type of brush will leave visible brush strokes on the paint surface when it dries. So find a nice flat brush with soft bristles.

Paint away. I poured a blotch of the paint on the surface of the platter and just spread it around trying to keep the brush strokes aligned. Let dry for about an hour. Apply a second coat and let dry for the next day.

Get some chalk and write as you desire.


Tee

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Location:New Jersey

Secret messages?

I feel like I'm secret agent typing a coded message during World War II.

Just got this vintage typewriter at a yard sale in rural New Jersey. Couldn't help myself but to try it out. (I kept aiming for the "enter button". Haha!).




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Crafty sailboat

Wow! These were a lot easier to make than I anticipated. Collect driftwood pieces to make the hull and mast and add any fabric you wish. I used drop cloth material from Home Depot. I followed the directions on this lovely blog called Creating Life



















Try it for yourself.

Tee

Location:New Jersey

Aspiring to have a garden like this...

Wanted to show a few pics from Ma's garden and how great it looks during the summer!










...and the time to enjoy it.

Tee

Location:Westfield, MA