Image via WikipediaEven though I have momentarily put a hold on my projects (for reasons I talked about here and here). I have found that, like all addicts, putting down the paint brush proves harder than it seemed. After holding off for all of 24 hours, I was back painting.
This time, I was back in my sons room.
I wanted to finish his feature wall. I knew I wanted to do space "themed" space. I am just lucky that his interest in space coincides with my need to do is room.
I wanted to finish his feature wall. I knew I wanted to do space "themed" space. I am just lucky that his interest in space coincides with my need to do is room.
Anyways, I had some left-over chalk board paint that I knew would work. I was picturing a Copernican Solar system chart for his wall and some constellations (Yes. Pottery barn had the same idea, here).
As I am unable to afford Pottery Barn, and I like to do things myself, here is what I ended up with...
Initially I was only thinking of painting one wall, but I needed something to do with the door (when his sister moved out, she had left it quite girly). See...
I decided to paint the door in chalkboard as well, which led to the whole wall in chalkboard and gave me the place to put the constellations.
I had a lot of fun making the constellations. Secretly I wish they were to scale and proper relationship to each other, but sometime you need to just let it go. Really just let it go...
For the solar system, I initially purchase paint pens to make the circles, but I think I bought the wrong kind, because they just did not keep a good bead as I was painting with them on the wall. So I had to hand paint the rings.
They are not as perfect as I would like, but my theory is, when the chalk residue builds up the imperfections will be less visible. At least that is what I am hoping.
I have not finished the rest of his room. I am working on it. I will reveal in it's entirety soon enough. Tell me what you think?
-Laurie
I love the chalk board paint. I bet your son thinks it is fantastic. You are so clever!! Love the idea!
ReplyDeleteThat is very, very cool! Did you use paint to do the constellations, too?
ReplyDeleteI found the smaller paint pen worked long enough for the constellations.
ReplyDeletevery nice i really like it!
ReplyDeleteBill and I love the chalk-paint solar system on Artem's wall. What a great idea! I'm sure that in no time he'll be naming all the planets, in order I think I want one in my bedroom.
ReplyDeleteWhat prompted them to switch rooms, after all the work you went to for their rooms?
Little man was getting very loud in his room. We thought he would be better being over the garage. We thought Little Miss would be quieter and not be so loud right over the living room. She is only a small bit quieter.:)
ReplyDeleteLove both of your rooms! Thanks for sharing ~ come by and say hi sometime! Visiting via CSI :)
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