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Chalkboard Wall & $100 Ace Gift Card Giveaway

December 2, 2014 By Linda 65 Comments

For my last Ace Hardware blog post of the year, they challenged me to break the “paint rules” …

 

hmmm.

 

That presented quite the challenge for me. You see, I tend to think of myself as a rule-breaker. Remember the orange walls in my teen son’s room? Or the navy walls in my space-challenged living and dining room spaces? Or the rug I painted directly onto my porch landing?

 

I’ve never been one to shy away from going bold …

 

well, with one exception. Finally pulling the plug and creating that much-desired chalkboard wall.

 

I’m not talking about a square of chalkboard paint painted on a wall. I’m talking about an entire wall painted in black chalkboard paint. I’ve been pinning chalkboard walls for years. Drooling over them. Plotting and planning and scheming to include one in my house someday. And that’s as far as I’ve gone …

 

until this weekend …

 

and this Ace Hardware challenge …

 

when I finally purchased this. At Ace Hardware.

 

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Two quarts of Valspar Chalkboard.

 

Which I used to do this …

 

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painting a small nook area in our small finished basement black.

 

Oh yeah. I’m breaking the rules now.

 

I must admit I was a bit worried as I applied that first coat …

 

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and questioning my sanity.

 

But after a second coat of paint and a few hours of drying time, I was quite pleased …

 

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Okay, not just pleased.

 

Pleased as punch!

 

I realize it’s not a huge space, just a 6’ x 4’ nook …

 

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but it’s the first giant step in realizing my dream for carving out a dedicated, industrial-inspired work space for my Etsy shop and blog crafts.

 

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It’s overdue time to move my business — and my blog — out of my dining room!

 

After the paint cures for three days, I can turn my black painted wall into a true chalkboard by rubbing a piece of chalk on its side all along the wall. Followed by erasing it with a chalkboard eraser. Then it will be ready to use.

 

A place for to-do lists. And reminders.

 

And maybe some words of inspiration.

Smile

Oh, and speaking of inspiration, I have some for you. In the form of a $100 Ace Hardware Gift Card Giveaway …

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Good Luck!

 

Linda

 

This post was written as part of my partnership with Ace Hardware as a member of the Ace Blogger Panel.  However, any and all opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Lisa Cooper says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:27 am

    I would purchase spring plants for my yard. I am already ready for Spring!

    Reply
  2. ColleenB. says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:40 am

    Boy, I could use some paint before long, as I have some odds and ends pieces of furniture, also need paint for my Christmas Storage workshop/ craft area shed; other words Mrs. Claus’s work space.
    Thank you for this wonderful giveaway opportunity

    Reply
  3. Kathy P. says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:53 am

    Thank you for the giveaway, I would like to try the chalkboard paint in a small area for my grandchildren to write on. They would love it!

    Reply
  4. Deb Marigoni says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:56 am

    Paint, I would purchase paint and supplies. Lots of mini touch up and wakeup projects here at the house.

    Reply
  5. pruttybird says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:58 am

    My laundry room is in dire need of a little help.

    Reply
  6. Kimberly Rable says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:04 am

    I would ask my local “Ace is the place with the helpful, hardware man”, or woman, and FINALLY get the help I need choosing a paint color for a much needed make-over in my laundry room!

    Reply
  7. cecilee says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:08 am

    ,,,,to buy black chalkboard paint of course!

    Reply
  8. Chelle Chapman says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:15 am

    I too am NOT afraid of color! My downstairs office is Bright Orange w/ an Orange Sherbet ceiling, my MBdrm is 3 colors! A lovely purple, green & gold. We are in the process of remodeling our 2 upstairs bathrooms & will need paint for them as well as I would SO paint the entrance wall of my sewing/craft room in chalkboard paint!! This wall will soon house my 4′ tall DIY, Martha Stewart like calendar!! I can hardly wait & THANX for the inspiration!!!

    Reply
  9. Lisa Brown says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:21 am

    I would use it to buy tools for my husband for the holidays

    Reply
  10. helen jackson says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:22 am

    I’ve been afraid to do the chalkboard paint thing but now I might dare to paint a wall.

    Reply
  11. Marcy says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:14 am

    We are doing it ourselves, a complete gut renovation of a hall bath and bedroom to make a master suite…a hardware store gift card would b fabulous!

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  12. Jenni says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:21 am

    I’d buy paint or some trim pieces so I can finish up my entry way!

    Reply
  13. diana berry says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:23 am

    can’t wait to see the reveal!

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  14. Cynthia says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I could sure use some paint in my newly renovated kitchen! Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Ashley C says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:32 am

    We’re buying our first house and have a lot of stuff we need for it! I can find plenty of uses for this gift card 🙂

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  16. Donna A. says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:00 am

    I would use it to redo my bathroom. It needs a make over.

    Reply
  17. LaTanya says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:37 am

    We need some lighting for outside.

    Reply
  18. Gina says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Oh my – I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Since our house is only 6 months old – it’s still screaming for some personalization. So paint would definitely be on my list.

    Reply
  19. Kim says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Paint so I can get my living room done!!

    Reply
  20. Terry says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:40 am

    I love your chalkboard nook and would choose to do a similar look in my sewing studio 🙂

    Reply
  21. Sandra T says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:45 am

    I love to just browse at Ace….so I would take my time in making my purchase. Thanks for the chance to enhance!!

    Reply
    • diana wessel says

      December 2, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Paint paint and more paint. I really need some paint.

      Reply
  22. Kathy Nielsen says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I love your lilttle nook (office) I need a space for myself and you have given me a great idea. I’m visiting ACE soon!!!!!

    Reply
  23. J Wald says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    I am currently searching for ideas to make over my almost 11-year old boy’s bedroom. Right now, it’s depressing and chaotic. I want to make it a happy place with a cohesive look. $100 would certainly come in handy to help in the transformation — especially as an Ace just opened in my small town.

    Reply
  24. Kelly D says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I would buy shelving for our garage.

    Reply
  25. Susan M. says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Ace is a dangerous place for me: I walk in with the intent to purchase one thing and danged if I don’t walk out with five or six (same problem at Target, just in case you were wondering!). Sooo, while my intent would be to use the g.c. on a Kreg Jig, there’s probably a good chance I’ll change my mind!

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  26. Mami2jcn says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    I would buy paint to get our house ready for sale.

    Reply
  27. Elle P. says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I would use it to purchase paint.

    Reply
  28. Colleen Boudreau says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    I would use it to re paint my bathroom.

    Reply
  29. Bianca says

    December 2, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    I would love to try the chalkboard paint, such a cool idea!

    Reply
  30. SuZeQ says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I am not afraid of color either!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I would look around the store to find craft-y supplies … I’m sure there are plenty there to sp3end my $$$.

    Thanks a bunch and Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  31. Serendipity Refined says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Ace gift card? There’s so much to be done around here that I’m not even sure where I’d start…maybe the remaining outlets and switch covers for the dining room? I love your inspiration board and your HUGE chalkboard wall! Can’t wait to see your new office! xo

    Reply
  32. silverhairmadam11965 says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    I would use it to buy paint of course! I need to repaint my bathroom and I would like to paint the floor in the little enclosed porch that is off of that bathroom. ( I had to remove the carpet due to the cats missing their litter box too many times.)

    Reply
  33. tammigirl says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    I love what you did! I have long wanted to do one, too. My grandmother had a chalkboard wall in her kitchen, although it was green, and it was a thing of beauty. I was always allowed to use it to my hearts’ content.

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  34. tammigirl says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    I love what you did! I have long wanted to do one, too. My grandmother had a chalkboard wall in her kitchen, although it was green, and it was a thing of beauty. I was always allowed to use it to my hearts’ content.

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  35. tammigirl says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    I love what you did! I have long wanted to do one, too. My grandmother had a chalkboard wall in her kitchen, although it was green, and it was a thing of beauty. I was always allowed to use it to my hearts’ content.

    I think I would take my cue from you and decide where to put the chalkboard wall and just do it!

    Reply
  36. Simonette says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I’m not sure yet, but i’ll probably use it on chalkboard paint too! got lots of ideas right now i cant seem to sift through them haha! 🙂 love your wall. love your blog!! <3

    Reply
  37. barbara n says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    I love my neighborhood Ace. I would buy paint for my bedroom

    Reply
  38. Pam Smith says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Paint, paint, paint! I think every room in my house needs a fresh coat of paint! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    Reply
  39. Deb Jackson says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    I would let my son choose tools for his begining tool collection. He loves shopping at Ace.

    Reply
  40. heather says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    If I won this one I would buy a new heater and a new fan.

    Reply
  41. Tish says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    I love the chalkboard and the industrial inspiration board. I think it is going to look beautiful I sure could use the gift card to get a new sander mine is worn and old .

    Reply
  42. Erin K says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I would use the money for Paint, hardware and a gift for my hubby.

    Reply
  43. PENNY SITTEN says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:31 am

    Paint lots & lots of paint!!!

    Reply
  44. Kristen Anissa says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:41 am

    Wow! An entire room – all four walls – with all the list making, note taking, future planning space to write on? I’m kinda wicked jealous right now! I live in an apartment and not allowed to paint the walls, but I recently found this little site called Pinterest and could do all sorts of fun crafty stuff (i.e. make Christmas presents & decorate) that I won’t be able to do otherwise! Thanks for the chance to win!!

    Reply
  45. Kristen says

    December 3, 2014 at 3:09 am

    I’d use it to buy some shelving to help organize our garage.

    Reply
  46. Jessica says

    December 3, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I would put it towards paint for our new house. I want to paint every single room!

    Reply
  47. e michelle says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    i like the idea of chalk board paint. I have been wanting to paint the doors to my daughters closet (they are old woodish material and ugly).

    Reply
  48. Donnamae says

    December 3, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    I’d probably use it for paint…I’ve got three bedrooms that sure could use some new color! Thanks for the opportunity! 😉

    Reply
  49. Nicole Dz says

    December 3, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    I would like to use the gift card to buy some paint to repaint the dining room walls.

    Reply
  50. Cindy B says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:13 am

    I would gift this to my sweet husband!

    Reply
  51. Machelle says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Paint & hardware!

    Reply
  52. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    I would buy paint for our livingroom!

    Reply
  53. Tabathia B says

    December 4, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    I would actually get some paint for the bedroom that needs to be painted.

    Reply
  54. Melissa M says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    I would get new lights for my bathroom.

    Reply
  55. Dandi D says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:42 am

    I would use it towards our bathroom remodel.

    Reply
  56. CRISSIE WOOLARD says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    I WOULD BUY PAINT FOR MY BEDROOM

    Reply
  57. Deborah Gardner says

    December 7, 2014 at 12:14 am

    I would buy paint for making a cute baby nursery!

    Reply
  58. leann lindeman says

    December 7, 2014 at 8:16 am

    I would wait and spend it in the Spring….

    Reply
  59. Holly says

    December 7, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Our house is in dire need a paint refresh!

    Reply
  60. D Schmidt says

    December 7, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    I would use it to buy a new drill.

    Reply
  61. Lauren Hustedt says

    December 8, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    I would stock up on paint brushes and paint!

    Reply
  62. angela bradley says

    December 10, 2014 at 6:31 am

    I love the chalkboard wall, I painted a dining room dark gey once and everyone thought I was crazy but I got a lot of compliments on it and a few copycats.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 10, 2014 at 10:08 am

      We trailblazers are often misunderstood … 😉

      Reply

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