Thursday, July 31, 2008

Are you tired of black???












If you are... I urge you to run the other way. This is just another "black project"...or two. First off is a lovely little pickled frame that I painted (I think you know what color). Lovingly distressed her, added ribbon, and than decided to add one of my scrapbook metal label thingies. They were hot pink (aghast) and so I painted it too. Put a little rub-on in there that says cherish. I made it so I can change out the words. Not that I ever probley will......but I like options. Than since I was still in a black mood...better than a blue mood..um right? I had this extra mirror from when we moved here a few years ago (it didn't fit are guest bath). I thought HEY that would make a great chalkboard. It has this cute little ledge shelf...which I dig. So I went to work using my chalkboard paint and here she is in her finery. I than looked at the eraser and thought...I didn't care for the Rose Art insignia (it didn't seem like a miracle eraser to me)...so the mod podge came out AGAIN and I put some fun graphic paper with birds on it, now it is befitting its miracle eraser status. I found the little tiny pitcher today at St. Vinnies for .50 . Perfect for chalk. Happy Thursday! xoxo, cherry



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43 comments:

  1. Cathy CobblestoneJuly 31, 2008 at 7:49:00 PM PDT

    Hi There, thank you so much for visiting me - you are right, we do have a lot of the same taste. Your home is lovely - it is filled with such cute ideas! Come see me again and have a great weekend. Cathy

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  2. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJuly 31, 2008 at 8:26:00 PM PDT

    Loving all of the black!
    Penny
    p.s. I am finishing up a chalk board to go in my studio...a post is coming about it soon :-)
    Penny

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  3. JoyJuly 31, 2008 at 8:53:00 PM PDT

    I think if blogging women were suddenly taken off the earth there would be no need to make black paint. We all love it cuz it transforms everything it touches.
    Your projects turned out fabulous.
    Did you know that I have that same "It's a Wonderful Life" sign in my kitchen?

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  4. Kim HancockJuly 31, 2008 at 8:55:00 PM PDT

    I paint everything black...nothing is safe here. This weekend all of the bedroom doors are getting painted black and the hall closet door. I once asked my friend if I had too much black and she said some people have all white, some cherry, some pine. I love what you've done...cute stuff!

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  5. AngieJuly 31, 2008 at 8:55:00 PM PDT

    Love all the projects and NO I am not sick of the black. It looks great!

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  6. tincanlilyJuly 31, 2008 at 8:59:00 PM PDT

    I love what you did with everything! The paper on the eraser was such a great idea!
    denise

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  7. Our Complete FamilyJuly 31, 2008 at 9:06:00 PM PDT

    OH MY GOSH! I want you to come decorate my house!!! Love what you did today, Miss Talented! Fun, fun, fun and oh so pretty and nice, too! Hugs, Les

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  8. ChrisJuly 31, 2008 at 9:19:00 PM PDT

    Ooh la la! I love all of it. My favorite part had to be the eraser! How fun! Love what you're doing with all that black!

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  9. Lisa & AlfieJuly 31, 2008 at 10:36:00 PM PDT

    I'm aghast! What? Tired of black? I THINK NOT! There is nothing that creates a dramatic effect like black. Sharp and sophisticated. And I really like what you did with the mirror.
    Lisa & Alfie

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  10. Rachel BerryJuly 31, 2008 at 10:56:00 PM PDT

    Tired? What kind of question is that?!?' :) I think it all looks FABULOUS! Love the frame & chalkboard.

    :)Rachel

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  11. The Berry's PatchJuly 31, 2008 at 11:23:00 PM PDT

    No, not tired of the black yet. Keep it coming! I just love your ideas.

    Brandee :-)

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  12. aspiritofsimplicityAugust 1, 2008 at 3:04:00 AM PDT

    Great ideas. I have a chalk board in my kitchen also.

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  13. PicketAugust 1, 2008 at 4:26:00 AM PDT

    Morning friend! Ohhhh you have so many great ideas and I do love black!!!! I have been painting alot of my furniture black lately! lol Thanks so much for coming by and for the sweet comment...please come back any time! I am adding you to my list..I will definitely be back! Have a great Friday!!!

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  14. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionAugust 1, 2008 at 4:33:00 AM PDT

    WOW! How cute! Girl, everything you touch turns to...uh........black! lately anyway! :) I love it all!

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  15. Vanessa {Bloom Right Here!}August 1, 2008 at 4:37:00 AM PDT

    I don't think I will ever get tired of seeing your projects. You are brilliant! Love that chalkboard!

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  16. DarleneAugust 1, 2008 at 6:01:00 AM PDT

    I just LOVE your blog. Are we tired of black???never!! I have several projects going right now and they are in that great color....black!!! You have the cutest, most creative ideas...thanks for sharing!

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  17. MarieAugust 1, 2008 at 6:32:00 AM PDT

    I could never get tired of black! :o) I love your chalk board!! I even love what you did to the eraser! Great idea.

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  18. Jodi NelsonAugust 1, 2008 at 6:52:00 AM PDT

    Hey you, did you get my email ?
    xxoo
    ~jodi
    simply this that and the other

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  19. Jodi NelsonAugust 1, 2008 at 7:07:00 AM PDT

    Cherry,
    My emails to you are bouncing back to me. I just found them in my spam box! Darn. Can I feature you on my blog? xxoo~jodi

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  20. KatieAugust 1, 2008 at 7:52:00 AM PDT

    I love that!! LOVE IT! I don't think I'll ever get sick of black. It's too classic!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 8:12:00 AM PDT

    I think every room needs a touch of black for grounding. I love black...probably too much. :) For a while I was making blackboards and framing them in the old ornate frames. They looked so pretty but shipping was a hassell so I stopped making them. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. ~ Lynn

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  22. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 8:49:00 AM PDT

    Oh girlfriend!!! I will never get sick of that color.... You know how to work it! Susie h~

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  23. Kim's TreasuresAugust 1, 2008 at 10:17:00 AM PDT

    You are SOOO creative! Love everything of course! What a really cool idea to paper your eraser!
    Have a great day!
    Kim

    PS Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comments!

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  24. VictoriaAugust 1, 2008 at 11:55:00 AM PDT

    Love, love, love the chalkboard arrangement!

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  25. Heather AnneAugust 1, 2008 at 1:38:00 PM PDT

    Hi Cherry - thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind comments about my simple recipes - I am just a plain jane kinds of cook, but simple is good too! I do like black and your projects are quite inspiring! I'd better go do a black spray paint inventory - I feel some painting coming on!

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  26. JenniAugust 1, 2008 at 5:42:00 PM PDT

    I love everything you did, especially the chalkboard that you made~ very cute! You are definitely talented and have such great ideas!

    I was at Lowe's a couple of days ago, and noticed the chalkboard paint. I have since been racking my mind for what I can use it on! I'll come up with something...wouldn't it be neat to have one in your kitchen, though? You can write what you're cooking for dinner, so when the kids ask (ten thousand times!) what you're having, you can just point to your little chalkboard! :)

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  27. MichelleAugust 1, 2008 at 6:01:00 PM PDT

    Miss Cherry,
    I love all your projects! Can you come decorate my house? :) You've been busy!!

    Have a great weekend,
    Michelle
    xo

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  28. MaryAugust 2, 2008 at 7:14:00 AM PDT

    Great projects! Nice job.

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  29. AnonymousAugust 2, 2008 at 9:02:00 AM PDT

    Could never get sick of black. Especially with the great projects you do. Loving all the inspiration I am getting from your blog!

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  30. DenaAugust 2, 2008 at 10:19:00 AM PDT

    Oh that is so cute!!!! I love all of the black :)

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  31. Jill -Forever and Ever HouseAugust 2, 2008 at 2:43:00 PM PDT

    I love it all!! Especially the blackborad vignette!!

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  32. EliseAugust 2, 2008 at 4:54:00 PM PDT

    I am SO ripping off your eraser makeover-I love it!! What a cute frame.
    Don't think I could ever tire of black.
    Elise

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  33. CheryAugust 2, 2008 at 9:18:00 PM PDT

    Cherry,
    Cute, cute!! I love black & white or black & any other color. What kind of paint do you use?? Can't wait to see what you do next. I'm adding your link to my blog!! Chery:)

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  34. CheryAugust 2, 2008 at 9:25:00 PM PDT

    Hey Cherry,
    Thanks for your comment!! I always get so excited when someone stops by to chat!! My name is Cheryl, but growing up my parents called me Cherry-Berry because I had redish blonde hair. So, I just dropped the L on the end of my name & go by Chery:)

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  35. NicoleAugust 3, 2008 at 8:34:00 PM PDT

    Cute, Cute, Cute. A girl after my own heart, I love black too. I think my family thinks I'm a little crazy with the black, but it's just so fun to work with, it makes everything look better. Thanks for stopping by, your blog is darling.

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  36. Alison GibbsAugust 3, 2008 at 10:51:00 PM PDT

    It all looks fabulous.
    Loving the blackboard.
    Alison

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  37. Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart IsAugust 4, 2008 at 12:59:00 PM PDT

    I am not tired of Black. In fact, i'm getting in the black mood. I have several things I painted in my bathroom that are white/tan that I am going to paint black...thanks for the inspiration, Cherry!

    The Watkins spices can definitely be used. I can't wait to get more for my cupboard.

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  38. HollyAugust 5, 2008 at 2:55:00 AM PDT

    Morning, Cherry! Here I am bright and early and able to blog to my hearts content!

    Thanks for the comment on my blog! Us blog chicks sure do love our comments don't we? :>

    Cherry, you have so many great ideas here on your blog. You have such an eye for style and you're a great photographer, too!

    ~ Hearts and flowers~

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  39. KristyAugust 10, 2008 at 8:01:00 PM PDT

    I never would have thought of putting paper on an eraser, but that's a great idea!

    And thanks for the visit, and the great comment!

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  40. DebAugust 12, 2008 at 6:53:00 AM PDT

    Look at how cute that looks. I'm with you. Everything looks better in black. This weekend I painted my MIL furniture, and when she first told me what she wanted me to do, I thought "BLACK". But she isn't as into it as I am. But really and truly, it does make everything look more elegant.

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  41. RaeAugust 14, 2008 at 1:25:00 PM PDT

    I for one am NEVER tired of black. I love all of your black projects and I'm happy to say I have the same black telephone! :)

    Thanks for visiting my blog. It is so much fun making new friends. I'd be honored to be added to your blog roll. May I reciprocate?

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  42. No.35styleAugust 22, 2008 at 3:45:00 PM PDT

    I want that little creamer. That is so cute!

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  43. Elle Jay BeeAugust 26, 2008 at 7:38:00 PM PDT

    Love it all!! I have never seen anyone do black and white as well as you!!

    Linda

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