There is nothing more fun than using things in unexpected ways. This is doubly true if chalkboard paint is involved. Y'all know I have a bit of a fascination with chalkboards. <g> Well, check these out. Bless This Nest made a gorgeous chalkboard out of an old silver tray. She got the idea here. This isn't her first erasable project though. Here is here snazzy pantry door.
While you are there you might enjoy the Phillip's family reflections about how to show love in the home. While these pointers are aimed at parent-child communication I think spouses would do well to practice saying – and meaning – those things:
* I enjoy being with you
* I like watching you grow into what God wants you to be
* I like who you're becoming
* I think you have good ideas
* I forgive you
* I love you for who are (as in, instead of for who I want you to be)
* I support you in the things you enjoy
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Those are very positive uplifting words to say to a child. I make sure that I use words that never degrade my children~it’s just awful the kind of things I hear parents telling their children~”they’re no good or they will never amount to anything.” It is true that our husbands can benefit from them also! Great post, Rose
I love the idea of chalkboards and definitely want to get/make one before I head off to college. The idea of taking items like trays and such is a wonderful twist… I wish I could actually think ahead to such things when I’m in thrift stores. I’m always passing up great opportunities.