Practice makes...... well... something.....

I have been wanting to make a chalkboard forever!!!

 

But, I had never found a frame that I liked.

 

 I finally did!

 

The only problem........

 

I don't have a clue to what I am doing!

 

So, I started from the beginning......

 

 

Bought chalkboard paint, frame paint, brushes, and of course,

 

my beautiful frame.

 

I began by cleaning my frame, and taping off the glass.

 

 

I then painted the glass with the black chalkboard paint.

 

Just a little fyi, here.

 

The directions said to let dry one hour, and then apply the second coat.

 

NOPE, DON'T DO IT!

 

 

See the bumps,  the paint began peeling off.

 

So, I let it sit for 24 hours, and then was able to apply the second coat.

 

After finishing the black chalkboard paint,

 

I started to paint the frame.

 

I applied the paint, liberally....

 

and then wiped it off.

 



 

I loved the texture, and I loved the gold....

 

but it seems I lost it when it was painted.

 

 

 

So.....

 

I have finished it for now,

 

(while I think)

 

but I believe I need to rebrush the gold, gently back over the top.....

 

I am just not quite ready.

 

But,  it is coming....

 

What do you think?

 

Love,

Catrina

 



Keep it in perspective

There are times in each one of our lives, when we wonder if anyone can relate, or understand....

 

 

Life's circumstances can, just, get the best of you......

 

 

And then,  you put things in perspective. ..

 

And realize their are others much worse off than yourself.

 

This is my antibiotic I need to get,

 

Every day for 3 weeks, because of sepsis....

 

 

But...

 

one friend is receiving her last chemotherapy treatment today,

 

And another friend will be getting her's in a week....

 

My sister will be facing reconstruction surgery...

 

An acquaintance just buried her 21 year of baby...

 

So many!  so manyothers facing far worse ordeals...

 

Again,

 

I am blessed

 

Love,
Catrina