I have been wanting to make an oh-so-frenchy rooster chalkboard to use as a door hanger, but could never find the just right rooster! I had even considered cutting one out of foam board, but I’m glad I waited! This little guy was perfect and only cost $2.50…yaay! First, I first had to disassemble it a little so that I could use it. It was standing on that star (which I will use later) and had that thingy attached to its tail. I think a part was missing, but it didn’t matter. Next, I painted it with two coats of chalkboard paint.
Finally, I tied knots in the ends of a length of twine and hot-glued them to my rooster to give it a more vintage look and…taa daa! This is one of the easiest projects I have ever done! For the perfect finishing touch, I added a little frenchy Bonjour…
Hey! Wait! Careful, Baby Kitty! Don’t mess up all my hard work! I think he’s feeling a little "fowl" today! lol
And at last my rooster chalkboard has found its way to the place where I have been picturing it for three months…on the door to my black and white toile bedroom! Ahhh!And a footnote...Now that I finally found a rooster shape, I see they have them at Michaels...reduced to 79 cents! I bought two any way! You never know when you might need a rooster!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my rooster chalkboard! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!Stephanie Lynn at Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party
Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday (first Monday of the month)
Mary at Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Beth at The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday
Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Anita at Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures
Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
Judy at DIY by Design for Sizzle into Summer
Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
Sherry at No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Honey at 2805 for Potpourri Friday
Heather and Vanessa at At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
See you next time! A la prochaine!
I love it! Roosters rule!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
One of your best projects yet. Did you paint that doorknob, too? If so, that is a great idea for tired hardware.
ReplyDeleteHi Ellen! No, it's actually oil rubbed bronze. I replaced all my hardware a couple of years ago...myself...hinge by hinge! lol But worth it for sure!...Debbie
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely AdorAble! I love it and I like what I see in that toile/rooster bedroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Linda, when it comes to YOU. You always seem to find the perfect items for your projects. I think it has a lot to do with your creativity and vision. You are a master Diyer!! xo Kathysue
ReplyDeletePS ♥♥♥ your new Rooster boy!! xo
You are so clever! I have two of these roosters and it never occurred to me to make chalkboards out of them.
ReplyDeletejust makes me wanna cockadoodledoo! so so cute, maybe he'll grown on BK!
ReplyDeletethat would be "grow on"... can't spell today!
ReplyDeleteWell how about that? Finding just what you were looking for! It looks adorable too!
ReplyDeleteSo cute Debbie!! I love it and love your pretty bedroom too!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a project to "crow about". This jaunty guy is great, and needless to say you've hit upon a terrific project once again. I admire your creative mind!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Sunday........Sarah
Debbie,
ReplyDeleteLove your creativity "shining through" once again, dear friend! This latest project may have given those of us in the Land of Blog something to crow about, even if it wasn't the cat's meow to Baby Kitty. He probably just needs some more patio time with the rest of THE STAFF...and YOU!!!
Fondly,
Pat
It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteYour rooster is fabulous, what a fun idea. Love the shape and so cute hanging on the door. Got my post all ready for your Christmas Party. I will join a little early since that is also my Cloche Party Date. But I will be sure to link up. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI am thinking that is perfect...great job!
ReplyDeletenow thats a great rooster- plus you can use him over and over to cut lots of them out of foamcore..
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I don't know how you have such luck at Good Will and other places! You have the golden touch for sure.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute.
ReplyDeleteHow clever and so perfect for that door leading to the bedroom! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this rooster chalkboard!!
ReplyDeletehugs
Sissie
your little rooster is just adorable...and would be so expensive in a charming little french gift shop!
ReplyDeleteYour rooster chalkboard turned out cute! I think Baby Kitty was just adding his "stamp of approval":@)
ReplyDeleteHow adorable -- your little rooster could not have turned out any cuter!
ReplyDeleteYou do know who you can pass that down to sometime right? CUTE!!
ReplyDeleteI love your rooster- What a sweet and cute idea- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWow, you got that done so quickly! Love the rooster chalkboard - really, really cute! Glad you didn't have to punch holes...hot glue is the greatest invention! Linda
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie! Oh, how cute! I love your little Rooster chalkboard and how you've remade it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for popping in to see me and telling me about the Christmas in July party! I will come!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Your rooster is charming. Well done mon ami!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteDee
I love it! I saw one of these at a little french boutique and just couldn't bring myself to spend $50 on it. Great find!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! It's so much fun to find something for a bargain price and create it your way. Great job!
ReplyDeleteJust love it..........
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie: I think this is a great project. Love that it's easy to do, even for a non-artist like myself. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, Debbie! I bought a can of chalkboard paint a while back, and have been looking for something unusual to use it on. I have a feeling I'll be breaking out the jigsaw now!
ReplyDeleteDebbie....that is waaay too cute!...and love peeking into your black and white toile bedroom!
ReplyDeleteYour rooster is cute as can be! What a neat idea to hang it as a little welcome sign. Maybe your rooster and my pig can have a play date one day. :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love the idea of painting the rooster with chalkboard paint. How lucky you were to {finally} run across mr rooster in a store.
ReplyDeleteRobin
happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com
I love your chicken chalkboard! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your Rooster!
ReplyDeleteI am currently celebrating Christmas in July over at my Christmas Blog! For the entire month , myself and a group of Bloggers that have Christmas blogs or others who have done a Christmas post in July have been celebrating! There is a list on my Side bar of the participants!
I will be joining up for your Christmas in July party too!
Hugs,
Debbie
I'm back to say thank you for sharing your wonderful project at Potpourri Friday at 2805!
ReplyDeleteCUTE , CUTE
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find & I am SO copying this idea, one way or another, it's happening! You DO come up with some the cutest things. :)
ReplyDeletedarling chalkboard. I'm going to wish for one...or maybe a winning lottery ticket!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry