hello blog buddies! i’m sure you’ve seen this chalkboard globe floating around the internet or in your favorite inspiration catalog.
isn’t she lovely!? yes! but the price tag …$300!! … not so lovely. this has diy written all over it.
last summer i found this globe stand at my local antique shop (even though i don’t really think it’s an antique). i picked it up for $10 – $15 bucks with the intention of at least painting the stand portion (not a big fan of the honey colored wood).
the globe and stand had some great bones. perfect condition. those little bumps where the mountains are … detailed graphics … sturdy … etc.
part of me almost didn’t wait to paint it … but for $15, i decided to be confident and take the risk! so … without further adiue… check out my new chalkboard globe!!
isn’t she lovely!?
how’d i do it? easy. i removed the globe from the stand (easier said that done). i painted the stand and armature with a black/charcoal hammered finished metal spray paint. and i used chalkboard spray paint (yes! – it does exist. i got mine at wal-mart) to cover the globe.
then i used some white acrylic paint to do the outlines of the states, the equator and little compass and other fun markings around the globe. and while it looks beautiful i can pretty much guarantee that it’s not geographically correct. so don’t grab this globe if you find yourself lost. trust me. you may end up in an ocean somewhere.
i’m not sure where it’s going to go (not here because it would block the staircase a bit … i just like how it looks with my blueprints.)
so for fifteen bucks and some leftover spraypaint i have a new $300 globe! please don’t tell anyone it’s not the real thing. 😉
what do you think!?
Soo fun! I love it, I am going to have to keep my eyes out for a globe of my own now.
Love this idea! I have some chalkboard spray paint sitting around here, now all I need is the globe.
Such a cute idea, it turned out great! I love the “you are here” spot on the globe.
that is BRILLIANT! thanks for visiting my little blog!
Love this. I’m a big fan of globes and maps (as decor, accessories, inspiration, you name it)….half of me cringed when you went ahead and painted the globe (I like them that much!), but the result looks just great.
Michael – you’re a genius! I’m crazy about your chalkboard globe. What a wonderful transformation. I have a tan globe that’s so, well, so 60’s. Methinks I see some chalkboard spray paint in my future. Thanks for the great tip.
Honey, that thing looks totally high end!
Your globe turned out great! I love how it looks with the blueprints too. Way to go! 🙂
Love it! I like that you outlined the continents in white.
I recently picked up a very similar globe but the stand on mine is taller and the base is uglier 🙂
Inspiring.
Great job!!! I love making things from catalogs…but on the cheap. I like the black…I’d have been tempted to paint the frame red or orange…but I know no restraint. 🙂
How cool is this? I’ve never seen the chalkboard globe, so this is new to me. I love it.
Genius! I love it!
Thanks for stopping by! Incidentally, where is St. Mary’s, PA? And I saw a mention of State College- did you go to Penn State? My hubby grew up in Lebanon and was a fine art minor at Penn State. Wondering if you’ve crossed paths?
Love! It!
THIS is absolutely BRILLLIANT! 😉 I love it!
Genius…of course. I’m on the hunt for a globe now….watch out Goodwill. 😉 I hadn’t seen this until now….LUVS.
cute! very original and fun! great recycle!
Awe.Some! Genius. (hands clapping here). Thanks for sharing!
OMG I love it! Well wort it for $15 there are enough globes at the trift stores who needs to spend $300 it looks great!
I. love. it.
🙂
i so know what you mean by not wanting to paint it…but glad that your “word” helped you to do it! it is now an amazing decor piece unlike it’s dated “before” condition.
if you haven’t already found them…try out chalk markers..they are awesome and so much cleaner (both in line drawing and no dust)