Awhile back we took a look at these great wall mounted chalkboards. They were made from crib parts and we loved the idea from a thrifty standpoint as well as a practical one. There are so many abandoned cribs out there, something has to be done with them right? This idea is a twist on the other and allows the chalkboard to be free standing!
Over at Notes From A Very Red Kitchen, Katie has been hard at work transforming a crib that was literally found in the trash into a play room staple. This is a great project to transform something so frequently found at thrift stores and garage sales into something completely different and 100% useful.
Katie shares several great tips concerning this project, including how to prep the surface to take primer and paint — would you believe there isn't any sanding involved? Check out the full tutorial over at Notes From A Very Red Kitchen.
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That's a great idea, and very timely considering the recent recall that might have a parent wondering what to do with all of that crib they're now scared to put the baby in!
Awesome!
Fantastic, totally bookmarked this one.
I LOVE this idea and will surely be doing it with our crib when the little one outgrows it. I was wondering what we would do with our now recalled drop-side, and now I know.
yes, that is awesome!
great idea! I would even just keep mine black.
brilliant