Speaking of which, I did not attend the "I like big blogs" class at Haven, but I heard that one of the tips offered was to title your post exactly what it was, rather than doing a silly or fun title for your SEO (search engine optimization). Therefore, you have the "Chalkboard Bookcase" title, and in parentheses, what I would title it. :) I am going to stick with my fun titles, but thought I would pass on that nugget of information.
I got this hard rock maple bookcase off of craigslist recently and loved its simple shape and sweet details. It's hard to find cute inexpensive bookcases these days!
I painted it with a playroom in mind and wanted to go with a fun gender neutral color. I chose "Emerald Isle" by Benjamin Moore in Aura satin finish (I had it on hand). I did not have much left so I thought a tinted primer would be great. Well, I am cheap with my paint these days, so I made some DIY chalk paint in a spring green that would work well as a tinted primer. I sanded the entire piece lightly and then gave two coats of the DIY chalk paint and 2 coats of the Emerald Isle to all but the backing. I knew I wanted to use chalkboard paint on the backing. I used an angled brush and applied two coats of Rustoleum's brush on chalkboard paint. I allowed it to dry for an entire day, and then wrote all over the backing, wiped it off, and then wrote on it again to take these pictures.
What? You have't met a chicken that reads? Well this one can.
I didn't distress this one. Most likely it will end up in a child's room and be naturally distressed over time! ;)
Also, I am over at Denise's fabulous blog, The Painted Home, sharing what's in my beach bag this summer! Check it out (it will be posted at 7:22 am). And while you are there, check out Denise's gorgeous home!
Happy Monday!
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Chickens are smarter than we think. They can totally read! ;)
You're right - it's impossible to find good solid wood bookcases these days. I'm on the hunt for one for my son's room. Love the green with the chalkboard paint.
PS: I like your creative titles!
Love the color and your funny post title. I like the funny ones...maybe that it because I can never come up with any..lol. Megan
so cute! Love the color :) great find!
As usual the color is so pretty, and love the chalkboard on the back!
oh you rebel...not naming your post correctly so you can maximize your SEO! hehe! Takes all the fun out of it! I like your creative titles and that's so you. Isn't that another one of the "rules"??
hi Cassie - i think the reason they say to title your blog post like that is for SEO. So it comes up in the URL. you can always title it Chalkboard bookcase and then once you've published it go back in and change your title. then your url is chalkboard book case and it will rank higher in google searches but you can then have whatever title you want.
makes sense?
love the book case BTW , gorgeous shape and paint job
cheers Fiona
That is the same shelf that is used as Chris' bedside table!
That green color is the bomb! You're right, perfect for a kid's room or playroom.
Super cute! Chalkboard paint is always fun :):)
You know I love this one! I've seen reading chickens before...don't let anyone tell you differently!
I'm never sure what title to use, I've heard pros suggest cathchy titles attract more readers??? Whichever, your bookcase is too fun!
I have totally met chickens who read. And I'm going to struggle with the boring SEO titles, I heart a quirky post title, too. :)
What's black and green and cute all over? Your bookshelf. And I'm in big trouble with no good post names. Obviously the person that wrote that rule never saw the best most appropriate and awesome title for my Hankie Noodle Dandy! Actually, it was hankies, and it was a noodle, and it was 4th of July dandy, so maybe I didn't break a rule?
~Bliss~
So cute! I love the color, chalkboard paint is so fun!
Your blog is pretty big, so you don't have to worry about SEO, right?
I get hits on my blog for keywords such as "bad taste" or "ugly kitchen"--whoohoo!!
Love the bookcase. I need about dozen of those right now and all I see are pressboard junk or really expensive stuff. Might just have to build them myself (or get my husband to do it).
I'm green this morning, but not the cute bookcase kind! Fighting Morgans stomach bug...yuk.
I've read that about the titles and I try to find a balance but it's hard, b/c I just can't be that boring. Oh well...glad to see I'm not the only one!
I like big blogs, but I like fun blogs more...
what a sweet little bookcase Cassie! I love the color, and I'm not usually a fan of green. :)
Ohh, your poor mother in law. I hope that all goes well and she gets her ankle taken care of today!
It was great to meet you in Atlanta. I wish we had more time to talk. I would say, get to know each other better...but I already feel like we know each other so well! :)
gail
So glad you r home safely! Cute bookcases, I love anything chalkboard...enjoy your friend.
love the chalkboard and the chicken! Thanks so much for guest posting today!
looking forward to your Haven round up.
d e n i s e
Very, very cute! Love this shade of green, Cassie.
GREAT color! I am green with envy :)
Now why can't I find cute little bookcases like this? Glad your back!
I miss you!!! Can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE move to SC? I'm so glad you're home safe and I bet you squeezed the junk out of that puppy when you got home after the little scare.
Love the bookshelf! What a fun idea to paint the inside with chalkpaint. You're brilliant. Consider the moving thing, k?
I love that shade of green...great makeover!!!
I super LOVE it!!! Can I have it?? Pretty pleasey??!!
another super cute one! ;) not surprised! Thanks for the blog title tip pass along. I'm not always one to use a creative title but it's good to know that if I want to I should probably still include a subtitle!
Very cute! The color just pops! You are a master at chicken art ;)
great find on Craigslist! and love the color you painted too! I agree that it's really hard to find inexpensive bookcases on Craigslist now.
Possibilities are endless with chalkboard paint. What a great idea, super duper love!
Great find. And I love that green you chose!
Creative & sneaky way to get a chalkboard in there!! Another great piece. Will be pinning for future reference.
Cute idea! I have a simple white shelf with the children's games/puzzles on it. I may have to copy this idea for that one.
Love the reading chicken :) How do you come up with this stuff???
I love that green! As a green loving girl, I applaud you!
Love that shade of green and the cute chalkboard! We had so many people ask about bookcases at our last tag sale, but I don't think any of us have found a single one.
Using Messages through your bookcases would be a good idea on convincing others to read. You can use a different and a more encouraging message or quote.
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