Framed Chalkboard Panels for the Fridge

I recently painted my kitchen cabinets. Our white appliances really stood out (in a not so pleasing way) against the new cabinet color. I have been wanting to conquer the clutter that accumulates on our fridge for a long time, so I attached (with magnets!) new, chalkboard panels to the front. Fun and functional!!!

To see more: http://cottage4c.com/refrigerator-black-board/

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Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks Vanessa!

on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 0
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

Steve - not so impressive, considering I failed to consider I was picking the younger daughter up at school, not at the bus stop. Older daughter gets off the bus the same time as younger daughter's school lets out. Yep - first day of school, and she was the last car-rider to be picked up from school.
You have to actually write things correctly for it to work! lol

on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Well, you meant well, and she survived. You're still a great mom.

on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 0
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR

Well heck, how can you be in two places at once? Give yourself a break :) This cute fridge sure gets you one free pass right? LOL. It's wonderful and the trim just makes it! So fab :))) Sharing on fb. I love it!!

on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

Steve - thanks! and she doesn't even hold it against me! :)

on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 0
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

FoxHollow - thanks so much!! I love your blog - so happy to be on your fb!

on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
Evey's Creations Califon, NJ

LOVE this! :) and LOL at forgetting a child...I've TOTALLY done that before! -_-

on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR

Oh everyone is loving it :) So fun to share. It's darling!

on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 1
Beachcomber Australia

love!!

on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 1
Beckie @ Infarrantly Crea... Greenwood, IN

I love that, what a fun idea. i like the frame idea as it gives some nice depth to the fridge.

on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

Beckie - wow! Thank you tons!!! So loving comments from the big girls! lol!!

on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
Laurie Jonesboro, AR

What a great idea! I may try to copy this. Thanks for the inspiration.

on Sep 04, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

Brenda, it's awesome. I absolutely love it. The magnets are a great idea...just in case...I did notice your fridge opens away from the kitchen. Is that on purpose? I know any fridge we've every had, other than the side by side we have now, the doors could be changed to open either way.

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

Becky, hmmmmm.... I vaguely remember discussing how the fridge opened when we first got it. I don't remember what our reason was, or even if there was a reason it opens the other way! And now that you mention it, it seems like opening towards the kitchen would have been a much better option. dang it. Now the new handles are screwed in place and it would be an ordeal to change it. Live and learn! I will certainly not overlook that detail again! :)

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

I thought maybe there was a reason it opened that way, like your dining room or a family room and it being easier to grab drinks with it opening that way. I'm sure you're so used to it now that it would be weird to have it open toward your kitchen now.

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

You are so right! We are creatures of habit!

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 1
MaryAnn D Ocala, FL

Great idea

on Sep 26, 2012 · Like 0
Beth B Morris, NY

Now-you-should-go-to-the-Facebook-page-for-Poetic-Lenses-and-order-some-nifty-photo-magnets-to-post-on-the-fridge!

on Sep 26, 2012 · Like 0
Linda @ it all started wi... Chicago, IL

Loving this idea ... heading to the blog for more!

on Sep 27, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Such a great idea- I love it!!!

on Oct 06, 2012 · Like 1
Patricia Morse Lake City, PA

Love this idea! With that wide of framing tho', I'm wondering what kind of magnets you used to hold that kind of weight? And how many? Surely it wasn't the craft magnet strips, was it?

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

Patricia Morse - nope, no craft magnets. I had to go through a company called K&J Magnetics. (link is on my blog post) They are super strong and are actually attached to the boards with screws. They haven't budged!!!

on Mar 19, 2013 · Like 0
Patricia Morse Lake City, PA

Oh, thanks so much! I knew they had to be good stong magnets to hold that weight. K & J, here I come!

on Mar 19, 2013 · Like 0
Patricia Morse Lake City, PA

I'm back! I went to K & J Mag. and found various magnets. Are yours the rectangular ones, ZB8 @ $1.78 each? How many did it take to hold all your trim?

on Mar 19, 2013 · Like 0
Patricia Morse Lake City, PA

Guess I should have checked your blog first before heading to K & J..... Now I see your magnets. Thanks so much! Great idea which looks nice, too!

on Mar 19, 2013 · Like 1