In this house (full as it is) DIY projects are gauged by three very important factors:
1. My husband's analytical mind: I'd mention something about this or that getting done and then he would agree with me, using graphs and/or spread sheets and then submitting a final paper in nothing less than 1,000 words.
2. My patience level: I have none. That is to say, with stuff that doesn't work right, after the 17th time and my aversion to reading directions doesn't help any…either.
3. Calculating the time it takes to get the job done: before my husband gets home.
Needless to say, we're a little behind on our DIY projects (not for the lack of wanting, either) and, trust me when I tell you, ability has absolutely NOTHING to do with our ever-growing to do list…either.
Last year…I re-did our bathroom…during Thanksgiving week.
Okay, I just thought of a 4th import DIY factor: if it is a holiday week, or not.
This week, I walked by the garage door and noticed the wallpaper was ripped (DAMMIT!) and who wallpapers a garage door, anyways?!?
[raises hand]
It was probably around the same time I papered the bathroom (ahem) a.k.a. my wallpapering phaze (incorrectly spelled, on purpose) and I quickly figured out why, once I started stripping the wallpaper.
Like the domestic archaeologist I am, the evidence of my post-stenciling phaze (see previous parenthesis) was soon uncovered. Also, I watched A LOT of TLC (look it up, youngersters) when the kids were little-er.
Aaaaaand, it was absolutely hideous. Looks like I attempted to paint the flowers, free-hand. Silly me. Now, I'm going to HAVE to paint the WHOLE friggin' door.
[looks at clock]
I can do this, right?!? I called my friend Melisa on the way to Home Depot and told her about all the cool chalkboard projects I'd seen on Pinterest (a.k.a. my SQUIRREL!!!) and she quickly talked me into it: of course, you are crazy AND yes, you can do this!!!
Even the woman behind the paint counter told me so and NOT just because she was trying to sell me some paint…either.
I got it ALL done and cleaned up before Garth (not his real name) got home on Tuesday, but I actually had to let the door dry and cure for a couple of days. I've grown A LOT of patience, not just girth, over the years. I would have NEVER removed the door handle back then, either.
Today, it was time. I swiped the entire door with chalk and then wiped it down. Why? Well, because the woman behind the paint counter told me so and…you know…she WAS wearing a Home Depot apron.
"Oh, you mean, like seasoning a cast iron pan, because I forgot mine in the oven and well, you can still sort of smell it, like, 15 years later, can YOU imagine?!?"
[blank stare]
Aaaaand, I really DO need to learn when to end a converation. Clearly, the woman was more comfortable talking about paint.
Aaaaaand, she knew EXACTLY what she was talking about. We love, Love, LOve, LOVe, LOVE our new Christmas door…soon to be known as, New Year's door…oh, then there's Valentine's Day…don't forget St. Patrick's Day…aaaaaaaand…ummmmmm.
[sound of crickets, chirping]
Okay, so maybe my husband has a point (after 2o+ years of living with me, poor guy's holidazed enough) I do tend to overdue stuff, just a little.
I also blame @TheNextMartha, not really. I just wanted her to stop by my place and see that even us dorks can get all craft-like (hi Jen!!!!) every now and again, on a holiday week.
Happy Holidaze, everyone!
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189 responses to “Holidazed by the Chalkboard Project: I blame Pinterest AND @TheNextMartha”
I am peeing my pants!! You are hysterical. At least you try, i would never make that attempt!!
I absolutley love your new chalkboard door. I just bought a can of chalkboard spray to re-do our small chalkboard. Did you use spray paint or regular paint?
I am peeing my pants!! You are hysterical. At least you try, i would never make that attempt!!
I absolutley love your new chalkboard door. I just bought a can of chalkboard spray to re-do our small chalkboard. Did you use spray paint or regular paint?
I am peeing my pants!! You are hysterical. At least you try, i would never make that attempt!!
I absolutley love your new chalkboard door. I just bought a can of chalkboard spray to re-do our small chalkboard. Did you use spray paint or regular paint?
I am peeing my pants!! You are hysterical. At least you try, i would never make that attempt!!
I absolutley love your new chalkboard door. I just bought a can of chalkboard spray to re-do our small chalkboard. Did you use spray paint or regular paint?
I am peeing my pants!! You are hysterical. At least you try, i would never make that attempt!!
I absolutley love your new chalkboard door. I just bought a can of chalkboard spray to re-do our small chalkboard. Did you use spray paint or regular paint?
I am peeing my pants!! You are hysterical. At least you try, i would never make that attempt!!
I absolutley love your new chalkboard door. I just bought a can of chalkboard spray to re-do our small chalkboard. Did you use spray paint or regular paint?
I am peeing my pants!! You are hysterical. At least you try, i would never make that attempt!!
I absolutley love your new chalkboard door. I just bought a can of chalkboard spray to re-do our small chalkboard. Did you use spray paint or regular paint?
I am peeing my pants!! You are hysterical. At least you try, i would never make that attempt!!
I absolutley love your new chalkboard door. I just bought a can of chalkboard spray to re-do our small chalkboard. Did you use spray paint or regular paint?
I am peeing my pants!! You are hysterical. At least you try, i would never make that attempt!!
I absolutley love your new chalkboard door. I just bought a can of chalkboard spray to re-do our small chalkboard. Did you use spray paint or regular paint?
They make chalkboard spray paint?!? [eyes go wide] AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Jodi 😉
They make chalkboard spray paint?!? [eyes go wide] AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Jodi 😉
They make chalkboard spray paint?!? [eyes go wide] AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Jodi 😉
They make chalkboard spray paint?!? [eyes go wide] AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Jodi 😉
They make chalkboard spray paint?!? [eyes go wide] AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Jodi 😉
They make chalkboard spray paint?!? [eyes go wide] AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Jodi 😉
They make chalkboard spray paint?!? [eyes go wide] AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Jodi 😉
They make chalkboard spray paint?!? [eyes go wide] AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Jodi 😉
They make chalkboard spray paint?!? [eyes go wide] AWESOME!!!! Thanks, Jodi 😉
You’re too funny! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t care if the project takes 3 hours or 3 minutes just so long as it’s done before “he” gets home!
You’re too funny! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t care if the project takes 3 hours or 3 minutes just so long as it’s done before “he” gets home!
You’re too funny! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t care if the project takes 3 hours or 3 minutes just so long as it’s done before “he” gets home!
You’re too funny! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t care if the project takes 3 hours or 3 minutes just so long as it’s done before “he” gets home!
You’re too funny! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t care if the project takes 3 hours or 3 minutes just so long as it’s done before “he” gets home!
You’re too funny! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t care if the project takes 3 hours or 3 minutes just so long as it’s done before “he” gets home!
You’re too funny! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t care if the project takes 3 hours or 3 minutes just so long as it’s done before “he” gets home!
You’re too funny! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t care if the project takes 3 hours or 3 minutes just so long as it’s done before “he” gets home!
You’re too funny! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t care if the project takes 3 hours or 3 minutes just so long as it’s done before “he” gets home!
Exactly, we could totally hang and do crafts together, before "they" get home, of course. Happy Holidaze, Erin!
Exactly, we could totally hang and do crafts together, before "they" get home, of course. Happy Holidaze, Erin!
Exactly, we could totally hang and do crafts together, before "they" get home, of course. Happy Holidaze, Erin!
Exactly, we could totally hang and do crafts together, before "they" get home, of course. Happy Holidaze, Erin!
Exactly, we could totally hang and do crafts together, before "they" get home, of course. Happy Holidaze, Erin!
Exactly, we could totally hang and do crafts together, before "they" get home, of course. Happy Holidaze, Erin!
Exactly, we could totally hang and do crafts together, before "they" get home, of course. Happy Holidaze, Erin!
Exactly, we could totally hang and do crafts together, before "they" get home, of course. Happy Holidaze, Erin!
Exactly, we could totally hang and do crafts together, before "they" get home, of course. Happy Holidaze, Erin!
So this week I changed out curtains so they went with the xmas stuff better but I didn’t even THINK about the doors! I mean. The doors totally do not coordinate around here. Home Depot you say?
So this week I changed out curtains so they went with the xmas stuff better but I didn’t even THINK about the doors! I mean. The doors totally do not coordinate around here. Home Depot you say?
So this week I changed out curtains so they went with the xmas stuff better but I didn’t even THINK about the doors! I mean. The doors totally do not coordinate around here. Home Depot you say?
So this week I changed out curtains so they went with the xmas stuff better but I didn’t even THINK about the doors! I mean. The doors totally do not coordinate around here. Home Depot you say?
So this week I changed out curtains so they went with the xmas stuff better but I didn’t even THINK about the doors! I mean. The doors totally do not coordinate around here. Home Depot you say?
So this week I changed out curtains so they went with the xmas stuff better but I didn’t even THINK about the doors! I mean. The doors totally do not coordinate around here. Home Depot you say?
So this week I changed out curtains so they went with the xmas stuff better but I didn’t even THINK about the doors! I mean. The doors totally do not coordinate around here. Home Depot you say?
So this week I changed out curtains so they went with the xmas stuff better but I didn’t even THINK about the doors! I mean. The doors totally do not coordinate around here. Home Depot you say?
So this week I changed out curtains so they went with the xmas stuff better but I didn’t even THINK about the doors! I mean. The doors totally do not coordinate around here. Home Depot you say?
WAIT A SECOND!!! Don’t blame me for this!!! haha
This was all you, baby!
I had to come and comment on that before reading the rest, BRB.
WAIT A SECOND!!! Don’t blame me for this!!! haha
This was all you, baby!
I had to come and comment on that before reading the rest, BRB.
WAIT A SECOND!!! Don’t blame me for this!!! haha
This was all you, baby!
I had to come and comment on that before reading the rest, BRB.
WAIT A SECOND!!! Don’t blame me for this!!! haha
This was all you, baby!
I had to come and comment on that before reading the rest, BRB.
WAIT A SECOND!!! Don’t blame me for this!!! haha
This was all you, baby!
I had to come and comment on that before reading the rest, BRB.
WAIT A SECOND!!! Don’t blame me for this!!! haha
This was all you, baby!
I had to come and comment on that before reading the rest, BRB.
WAIT A SECOND!!! Don’t blame me for this!!! haha
This was all you, baby!
I had to come and comment on that before reading the rest, BRB.
WAIT A SECOND!!! Don’t blame me for this!!! haha
This was all you, baby!
I had to come and comment on that before reading the rest, BRB.
WAIT A SECOND!!! Don’t blame me for this!!! haha
This was all you, baby!
I had to come and comment on that before reading the rest, BRB.
Okay, done reading now. 🙂
It looks amazing!!! You totally rocked that, and I think your family is going to get enjoyment out of that for years to come. Nice going!
Wanna come over and do my garage door?
Okay, done reading now. 🙂
It looks amazing!!! You totally rocked that, and I think your family is going to get enjoyment out of that for years to come. Nice going!
Wanna come over and do my garage door?
Okay, done reading now. 🙂
It looks amazing!!! You totally rocked that, and I think your family is going to get enjoyment out of that for years to come. Nice going!
Wanna come over and do my garage door?
Okay, done reading now. 🙂
It looks amazing!!! You totally rocked that, and I think your family is going to get enjoyment out of that for years to come. Nice going!
Wanna come over and do my garage door?
Okay, done reading now. 🙂
It looks amazing!!! You totally rocked that, and I think your family is going to get enjoyment out of that for years to come. Nice going!
Wanna come over and do my garage door?
Okay, done reading now. 🙂
It looks amazing!!! You totally rocked that, and I think your family is going to get enjoyment out of that for years to come. Nice going!
Wanna come over and do my garage door?
Okay, done reading now. 🙂
It looks amazing!!! You totally rocked that, and I think your family is going to get enjoyment out of that for years to come. Nice going!
Wanna come over and do my garage door?
Okay, done reading now. 🙂
It looks amazing!!! You totally rocked that, and I think your family is going to get enjoyment out of that for years to come. Nice going!
Wanna come over and do my garage door?
Okay, done reading now. 🙂
It looks amazing!!! You totally rocked that, and I think your family is going to get enjoyment out of that for years to come. Nice going!
Wanna come over and do my garage door?
How fun and festive. My husband wouldn’t go for it, but since I have my own office…hmmmmm. You’re the instigator here.
Merry Christmas!
How fun and festive. My husband wouldn’t go for it, but since I have my own office…hmmmmm. You’re the instigator here.
Merry Christmas!
How fun and festive. My husband wouldn’t go for it, but since I have my own office…hmmmmm. You’re the instigator here.
Merry Christmas!
How fun and festive. My husband wouldn’t go for it, but since I have my own office…hmmmmm. You’re the instigator here.
Merry Christmas!
How fun and festive. My husband wouldn’t go for it, but since I have my own office…hmmmmm. You’re the instigator here.
Merry Christmas!
How fun and festive. My husband wouldn’t go for it, but since I have my own office…hmmmmm. You’re the instigator here.
Merry Christmas!
How fun and festive. My husband wouldn’t go for it, but since I have my own office…hmmmmm. You’re the instigator here.
Merry Christmas!
How fun and festive. My husband wouldn’t go for it, but since I have my own office…hmmmmm. You’re the instigator here.
Merry Christmas!
How fun and festive. My husband wouldn’t go for it, but since I have my own office…hmmmmm. You’re the instigator here.
Merry Christmas!
The stencil! Oh, my stomach hurts from laughing! I wish I could adequately type my laughter.
And, you totally didn’t go overboard. You stopped at the door! I have a whole wall of chalkboard paint (that read, “Congratulations on your First Communion!” for two years.)
The stencil! Oh, my stomach hurts from laughing! I wish I could adequately type my laughter.
And, you totally didn’t go overboard. You stopped at the door! I have a whole wall of chalkboard paint (that read, “Congratulations on your First Communion!” for two years.)
The stencil! Oh, my stomach hurts from laughing! I wish I could adequately type my laughter.
And, you totally didn’t go overboard. You stopped at the door! I have a whole wall of chalkboard paint (that read, “Congratulations on your First Communion!” for two years.)
The stencil! Oh, my stomach hurts from laughing! I wish I could adequately type my laughter.
And, you totally didn’t go overboard. You stopped at the door! I have a whole wall of chalkboard paint (that read, “Congratulations on your First Communion!” for two years.)
The stencil! Oh, my stomach hurts from laughing! I wish I could adequately type my laughter.
And, you totally didn’t go overboard. You stopped at the door! I have a whole wall of chalkboard paint (that read, “Congratulations on your First Communion!” for two years.)
The stencil! Oh, my stomach hurts from laughing! I wish I could adequately type my laughter.
And, you totally didn’t go overboard. You stopped at the door! I have a whole wall of chalkboard paint (that read, “Congratulations on your First Communion!” for two years.)
The stencil! Oh, my stomach hurts from laughing! I wish I could adequately type my laughter.
And, you totally didn’t go overboard. You stopped at the door! I have a whole wall of chalkboard paint (that read, “Congratulations on your First Communion!” for two years.)
The stencil! Oh, my stomach hurts from laughing! I wish I could adequately type my laughter.
And, you totally didn’t go overboard. You stopped at the door! I have a whole wall of chalkboard paint (that read, “Congratulations on your First Communion!” for two years.)
The stencil! Oh, my stomach hurts from laughing! I wish I could adequately type my laughter.
And, you totally didn’t go overboard. You stopped at the door! I have a whole wall of chalkboard paint (that read, “Congratulations on your First Communion!” for two years.)
That is the coolest friggin thing EVAH!!! My garage door is hideous and I hate it. Hmmmm . . . what time is it right now and is Home Depot still open???
That is the coolest friggin thing EVAH!!! My garage door is hideous and I hate it. Hmmmm . . . what time is it right now and is Home Depot still open???
That is the coolest friggin thing EVAH!!! My garage door is hideous and I hate it. Hmmmm . . . what time is it right now and is Home Depot still open???
That is the coolest friggin thing EVAH!!! My garage door is hideous and I hate it. Hmmmm . . . what time is it right now and is Home Depot still open???
That is the coolest friggin thing EVAH!!! My garage door is hideous and I hate it. Hmmmm . . . what time is it right now and is Home Depot still open???
That is the coolest friggin thing EVAH!!! My garage door is hideous and I hate it. Hmmmm . . . what time is it right now and is Home Depot still open???
That is the coolest friggin thing EVAH!!! My garage door is hideous and I hate it. Hmmmm . . . what time is it right now and is Home Depot still open???
That is the coolest friggin thing EVAH!!! My garage door is hideous and I hate it. Hmmmm . . . what time is it right now and is Home Depot still open???
That is the coolest friggin thing EVAH!!! My garage door is hideous and I hate it. Hmmmm . . . what time is it right now and is Home Depot still open???
Awesome!!! And you are adorable in your hoody poncho 🙂
Awesome!!! And you are adorable in your hoody poncho 🙂
Awesome!!! And you are adorable in your hoody poncho 🙂
Awesome!!! And you are adorable in your hoody poncho 🙂
Awesome!!! And you are adorable in your hoody poncho 🙂
Awesome!!! And you are adorable in your hoody poncho 🙂
Awesome!!! And you are adorable in your hoody poncho 🙂
Awesome!!! And you are adorable in your hoody poncho 🙂
Awesome!!! And you are adorable in your hoody poncho 🙂
Kids want to know if you guys want to come over and play, Sue 🙂
Kids want to know if you guys want to come over and play, Sue 🙂
Kids want to know if you guys want to come over and play, Sue 🙂
Kids want to know if you guys want to come over and play, Sue 🙂
Kids want to know if you guys want to come over and play, Sue 🙂
Kids want to know if you guys want to come over and play, Sue 🙂
Kids want to know if you guys want to come over and play, Sue 🙂
Kids want to know if you guys want to come over and play, Sue 🙂
Kids want to know if you guys want to come over and play, Sue 🙂
How about I come over and help, Jen?!?
How about I come over and help, Jen?!?
How about I come over and help, Jen?!?
How about I come over and help, Jen?!?
How about I come over and help, Jen?!?
How about I come over and help, Jen?!?
How about I come over and help, Jen?!?
How about I come over and help, Jen?!?
How about I come over and help, Jen?!?
I actually had to stop myself from chalk boarding every door in the house. Christmas break is going to be test. Thanks, Mono 🙂
I actually had to stop myself from chalk boarding every door in the house. Christmas break is going to be test. Thanks, Mono 🙂
I actually had to stop myself from chalk boarding every door in the house. Christmas break is going to be test. Thanks, Mono 🙂
I actually had to stop myself from chalk boarding every door in the house. Christmas break is going to be test. Thanks, Mono 🙂
I actually had to stop myself from chalk boarding every door in the house. Christmas break is going to be test. Thanks, Mono 🙂
I actually had to stop myself from chalk boarding every door in the house. Christmas break is going to be test. Thanks, Mono 🙂
I actually had to stop myself from chalk boarding every door in the house. Christmas break is going to be test. Thanks, Mono 🙂
I actually had to stop myself from chalk boarding every door in the house. Christmas break is going to be test. Thanks, Mono 🙂
I actually had to stop myself from chalk boarding every door in the house. Christmas break is going to be test. Thanks, Mono 🙂
I say go for it, Kim. Happy New Year 🙂
I say go for it, Kim. Happy New Year 🙂
I say go for it, Kim. Happy New Year 🙂
I say go for it, Kim. Happy New Year 🙂
I say go for it, Kim. Happy New Year 🙂
I say go for it, Kim. Happy New Year 🙂
I say go for it, Kim. Happy New Year 🙂
I say go for it, Kim. Happy New Year 🙂
I say go for it, Kim. Happy New Year 🙂
Omg, so you'll probably have shiny new Christmas doors up by now. Merry Christmas, Jen!
Omg, so you'll probably have shiny new Christmas doors up by now. Merry Christmas, Jen!
Omg, so you'll probably have shiny new Christmas doors up by now. Merry Christmas, Jen!
Omg, so you'll probably have shiny new Christmas doors up by now. Merry Christmas, Jen!
Omg, so you'll probably have shiny new Christmas doors up by now. Merry Christmas, Jen!
Omg, so you'll probably have shiny new Christmas doors up by now. Merry Christmas, Jen!
Omg, so you'll probably have shiny new Christmas doors up by now. Merry Christmas, Jen!
Omg, so you'll probably have shiny new Christmas doors up by now. Merry Christmas, Jen!
Omg, so you'll probably have shiny new Christmas doors up by now. Merry Christmas, Jen!
Those stencils were… something else. Wow.
Merry Christmas!
Those stencils were… something else. Wow.
Merry Christmas!
Those stencils were… something else. Wow.
Merry Christmas!
Those stencils were… something else. Wow.
Merry Christmas!
Those stencils were… something else. Wow.
Merry Christmas!
Those stencils were… something else. Wow.
Merry Christmas!
Those stencils were… something else. Wow.
Merry Christmas!
Those stencils were… something else. Wow.
Merry Christmas!
Those stencils were… something else. Wow.
Merry Christmas!
That is a very cool idea.. thanks for sharing it. I need to add it to my ever-expanding-DIY list.
That is a very cool idea.. thanks for sharing it. I need to add it to my ever-expanding-DIY list.
That is a very cool idea.. thanks for sharing it. I need to add it to my ever-expanding-DIY list.
That is a very cool idea.. thanks for sharing it. I need to add it to my ever-expanding-DIY list.
That is a very cool idea.. thanks for sharing it. I need to add it to my ever-expanding-DIY list.
That is a very cool idea.. thanks for sharing it. I need to add it to my ever-expanding-DIY list.
That is a very cool idea.. thanks for sharing it. I need to add it to my ever-expanding-DIY list.
That is a very cool idea.. thanks for sharing it. I need to add it to my ever-expanding-DIY list.
That is a very cool idea.. thanks for sharing it. I need to add it to my ever-expanding-DIY list.
Happy Holidaze, Tara!
Happy Holidaze, Tara!
Happy Holidaze, Tara!
Happy Holidaze, Tara!
Happy Holidaze, Tara!
Happy Holidaze, Tara!
Happy Holidaze, Tara!
Happy Holidaze, Tara!
Happy Holidaze, Tara!
Awesome!
The stenciled artwork under the wallpaper…not so much.
Awesome!
The stenciled artwork under the wallpaper…not so much.
Awesome!
The stenciled artwork under the wallpaper…not so much.
Awesome!
The stenciled artwork under the wallpaper…not so much.
Awesome!
The stenciled artwork under the wallpaper…not so much.
Awesome!
The stenciled artwork under the wallpaper…not so much.
Awesome!
The stenciled artwork under the wallpaper…not so much.
Awesome!
The stenciled artwork under the wallpaper…not so much.
Awesome!
The stenciled artwork under the wallpaper…not so much.
Patience and time have never been friends haha
Patience and time have never been friends haha
Patience and time have never been friends haha
Patience and time have never been friends haha
Patience and time have never been friends haha
Patience and time have never been friends haha
Patience and time have never been friends haha
Patience and time have never been friends haha
Patience and time have never been friends haha