Thrift Store find turned Shabby Chic

I have been wanting to try the shabby chic look and chalkboard paint for sometime so I found this painting with this great frame at a thrift store for $3.99......

Instructions for refinishing a thrift store find!

Supplies

Old frame with painting

Chalkboard Paint

Two paintbrushes

Black paint  (base for frame)( I bought sample cans of paint for black and turquoise)

Top coat paint (I chose turquoise)

1.  Pop out the painting!

2.  Lightly sand the frame and then wipe it clean!
3.  Paint the painting with the chalkboard paint (paint can be found at Lowe's for around $13).  Let dry 24 hours and then apply a second coat.  You MUST use two coats when using chalkboard paint!

4.  Paint your frame with the black paint. (let dry 24 hours)

5.  Add your color to the frame......this step is important so you do not have to do anymore sanding.....Lightly brush on the color until you reach your desired look...let dry.

6.  Place the new chalkboard painting back into the frame and you are ready to hang!

I hung this in Little Crunchy's playroom and she loves it!!!