When I buy vintage jewelry for art, I try to get items that have flat backs. Flat backs are easier to glue on things like canvas, for instance.
Sometimes though, the pieces have a curve to them so they don’t lay quite right. This is where two things can come in handy.
- hot glue
- another surface besides canvas
Recently, my friend gave me a small white decorative chalkboard that she was going to put in her yard sale. It was cute and had a lot of potential. I painted it a sort of whitewashed green.
The chalkboard was exactly what I needed to be able to use some curved jewelry items I’ve been wanting to use for awhile.
For example:
I was so excited to be able to finally share these beautiful pieces with someone. Ready to see it all finished? Guess who it’s for? (Ha ha.)
I’m loving how it turned out. Looks like I need to start watching for some more small chalkboards. They’re super fun to makeover.
Thanks for reading.
Jessica
Jeweled Again By Jessica 
27 responses to “A Chalkboard Makeover”
wow! x francesa
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Hi. Thank you!
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So cute! I love the angel wing. I haven’t been able to find a memo board that I like. Maybe I can use this as the inspiration to create my own.😊
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Wow, I am honored!! Thank you so much for using the word inspiration in reference to something I made. 🙂 🙂 I have had that angel wing about a year and couldn’t get it to work on canvas. Happy it worked on this. Hope you have a great day!
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Do you mean me? I love it!! What a surprise to see my name written there! I’m reading your post, slowly scrolling down and thinking I love the green whitewash, and then the flag pin, and how pretty the jewels are…then bam…I see my name! If it’s not me, that Janet is lucky. If it is me, I am blessed. 💕 Thank you. It’s perfect.
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Hiiiiii!! Yes, you!! ❤️❤️❤️ Your comments just made my day and have a giant smile on my face!
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Your gift is all boxed up and ready for mailing. I don’t know if you saw a recent comment (I can’t remember where I asked you, ha) I asked if you could email me your address. My email is jessica@jeweledagainbyjessica.com. I’m hoping to mail gifts out tomorrow. Thank you.
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Sorry, I didn’t see that or didn’t remember to do it. I’ll to that now.
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Oh that’s fine. Sometimes notifications don’t work. Just didn’t know if you saw it.
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Did you get the email I sent?
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Hi. I did. Thank you so much!
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Your chalkboard looks amazing! It’s a great idea – so feminine and seeing it first thing in the morning is an inspiring way to start the day. Thanks for sharing!
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Hi. Thank you so much. Love what you said. I hadn’t even thought about seeing it first thing in the morning. What lovely comments. Thank you.
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Its so pretty and creative. Love the design.
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Hi. Thank you very much!
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I love it! What a great way to make an ordinary item special and give it personality.
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Hi!! Thank you very much. Hope you’re doing ok. How’s your foot?
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The feet are fine this week. Surgery on the 14th. I just want to get it done!
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Oops, feet not foot. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. Happy to hear they’re fine this week. 🙂
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I really should be out using them before I start my 6-week walking diet (Incan only be on my feet 20 minutes per hour maximum.) Instead I’ll probably try to organize my surroundings a bit so it makes recovery easier.
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Smart!
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Very nice! I have a very similar flag pin – it was my grandmother’s pin. All these pieces look really great together. Great job!
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Oh my gosh, I LOVE that your grandmother had a flag pin and that you have it. How sweet. Thank you, see that round clear thing on the left? Antique glass button. Super fun.
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I have my grandma’s button collection, too! It’s been awhile since I looked at it, but I do know some of the buttons are very fun.
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How nice! Buttons have been very popular lately. Love that you have hers.
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Super cute!!! I love how good all the different jewelry looks together!
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Hi!! How are you doing today? Thank you. It’s fun to try different pieces and see what works. Pretty eclectic piece, but they seem to flow pretty well. What are you up to? Been to the Lavender festival yet? Done anymore sewing? My poor sewing machine is gathering dust. Ha ha…
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