Fixer Upper-style Chalkboard Shelf {Create and Share Challenge}

Are you as crazy about the HGTV show, Fixer Upper as most of the home and garden community seems to be?  I’m seeing mentions of the popular TV show all over the place and everyone seems to be mad for the farmhouse decor style Joanna Gaines is so good at creating.

Today’s project reminds me a little of JoJo’s style when it comes to rustic re-purposing.  

Fixer Upper style repurpose

It all started when I signed on to a challenge to be creative with this little item I purchased from Amazon.  

mini succulent pot bench

 

It’s part of the Create and Share Challenge (hosted by Stephanie from Casa Watkins), where several bloggers agree to re-purpose the same item and then share it so we can all see the possibilities!

Create and Share Monthly Blogger Challenge

I have to confess that this one threw me for a bit of a loop.  I had some ideas in my head when I ordered the little succulent bench, but when it arrived, all those ideas left because I didn’t want to change it so drastically after all.  I liked the weathered finish and wasn’t sure I wanted to change that.

So, I thought and thought and then I decided to do something that would help me solve a small dilemma.

Ever since I re-purposed my old cabinet door and turned it into a chalk board for my kitchen, I haven’t had a good spot to keep the chalk and eraser.  So, I turned the little bench upside down and decided it made a perfect little shelf!

kitchen chalk board shelf

I dug out my little zinc sap cups I bought at Round Top awhile back and, lo and behold, they fit perfectly (although, I could have used the clay pots that came with the bench as well).

Although this project didn’t require much DIY, I did paint it just a touch since the under side of the bench wasn’t completely finished.  I tried to stay true to the original finish and simply dry-brushed some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in pure white on to the piece.

chalk and eraser shelf

Then, I used Command Picture-Hanging Strips  to mount the shelf to my cabinet wall.  

I only used one strip, cutting it lengthwise to create two long, skinny strips and that’s all there was to it — so easy!

Now it’s time to see what my friends did with this piece!  Visit the links below the graphic to see the creativity!

 
 
Run To Radiance ~ Easy Mother’s Day Gift
The Twin Cedars ~ Silverware Holder
Knock It Off Kim ~ Mini Fairy Garden
My Life From Home ~ Planter Birdhouse
Lilacs and Longhorns ~ Fixer Upper Style Chalkboard Shelf
Farmhouse 40 ~ Restyled Mini Pot Stand
 

signature with flowers

 

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13 Responses to Fixer Upper-style Chalkboard Shelf {Create and Share Challenge}

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  3. Linda says:

    Love it and yes love fixer upper.

  4. Amy Dowling says:

    So cute! What a great idea! Love anything Fixer Upper inspired 🙂

  5. Kim Carter-Young says:

    I love it with the sap cups and so fun that it works with another project – almost like it was meant to be! Joanna is my hero for sure. Pretty soon we’ll all be dreaming in shiplap. Great job 🙂

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  7. Tania // run to radiance says:

    I love it! So smart to turn it upside down. JoJo would be proud! Isn’t Round Top the best? I can’t wait for the spring one! !

  8. Lisa says:

    Look at you! I would never had thought to turn it upside down! It’s adorable!

  9. Meghan @ The Twin Cedars says:

    This is simply brilliant and solves a problem – so good! I love it flipped over and Fixer Upper is my fav!

  10. Stephanie Watkins says:

    Julie this is so adorable! I didn’t even think about turning it upside down. Too cute! Perfection. Thanks so much for participating in the Create and Share mini challenge this month!!

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