Pinterest Challenge Time!

Whoot, whoot! I can't explain it, but something about this pinterest challenge put a smile on my face every time I tweeted, typed, or worked on it! I love how everyone jumped on board and was inspired to knock something off their own to do list. If you have no idea what I am talking about, rewind and catch up. 

So, what did we do and what on earth were we inspired by? 

I knew we had to do this the second I pinned it! It's located in my Let's Make Something board.

Isn't that a great idea! The original pin was sourced here and they found it from Country Home if you want to take a gander. So, let's get down to bid-ness....

 Joey was a little "eh" about the whole idea. When we moved in the house came with one of those basic white fridges. Now we plan on doing a whole huge ($$$$) reno on the kitchen at some point, but for now was are doing a DIY update while we save the dough. We are cash money people. If we don't have the cash, we don't buy it. If you have renovated your own kitchen, or done any research you know it can cost $50K+. That's not French fry money!

So, I reminded him if all fails, we will have a new fridge someday soon when we do the big reno. To our surprise, we L-O-V-E the way it turned out. So if you have a basic white box, you are in luck! In a few simple steps, and $10 you can change things up in the kitch! Ready to break it down? Here we go...

We started with a white box:

Grab some chalkboard paint, we got some spray cans:

And...spray!

WAIT! Don't just spray. Kidding. Bad idea. The project was mildly more complicated than that, but not too much. The fridge is too slick to handle the paint. It will run and not be even. So, here is what we did. 

 We sanded her down with an electronic sander, then decided it may be a good idea to protect the surrounding area with some brown paper we taped to the walls.

Then we painted two coats. It only took one can of paint to do the whole project, but it's good to  have a second can around for touch ups. 

Perty neat, eh? It was scary to do, we aren't going to lie. But we love it! It's unexpected and totally fits in with what we are doing to the kitchen. Plus we get to be silly on our fridge!

So there was our challenge, and mission is accomplished! What did you do? Leave a comment to share your accomplishment! Also, don't forget to check out the other hosts of the Pinterest Challenge:

Sherry from YoungHouseLove.com Katie from BowerPowerBlog.com Emily from StyleByEmilyHenderson.com 

Don't forget to check back for more kitchen DIY projects! We are finalllllly almost done DIYing our cabinets, have some killer plans for built in storage, and are about to install our backsplash and counter tops. Eeeesh, so much to do! But for now, link up and share what you did for the Pinterest Challenge!!

Share your completed pinterest challenge!

1.	DIY Tufted Headboard	58.	$5 Stripey Window Shade	115.	Nursery Shelves
2.	Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove	59.	A new-old desk!!	116.	Pin & Fabric Balls
3.	DIY Convex Starburst Mirror	60.	Foodie Photo Grid	117.	Union Jack Dresser
4.	DIY BUnting Banner	61.	lyrics wall art	118.	$0 Canvas Painting
5.	The Heartfelt Home	62.	vintage book wallpaper	119.	DIY Fabric Covered Pots!
6.	DIY Starburst Mirror	63.	Burlap Pillow inspried by One Kings Lane	120.	Starburst Mirror
7.	DIY Lemonade Stand	64.	Chevron Painted Floor	121.	Sticks & Stones
8.	Turquiose Mirror Inspired by Pinterest	65.	Simple Summer Gift	122.	Personalized Wedding Card Box
9.	Outdoor Twister	66.	DIY Chandelier for $6	123.	Vicki's Feather Pillow
10.	Abstract paintings	67.	$2 Shutter Display	124.	Wood Palette in Modern Bathroom
11.	Fall wreath	68.	Paint Swatch Art	125.	DIY Subway Sign
12.	Kitchen Refresh: All Boxed Up	69.	Playhouse Mural	126.	Weekly Menu Board
13.	DIY Deer Head	70.	Mosaic Wall Art	127.	DIY Lyrics Wall Art
14.	Scrabble Frame Art	71.	Pallet Wall Art	128.	Dollar Store Squirrels
15.	DIY West Elm Pillow	72.	Compartment Life	129.	Striped Curtains
16.	"In This House.." WordArt Pallet	73.	Easy DIY Shirt	130.	Bird Art (old canvas & magazines!)
17.	Capiz Pendant	74.	Gallery Wall	131.	lighted orbs
18.	Lyrics Wall Art	75.	Jewelry Organizer	132.	Aqua Jewlery Hanger
19.	Chalkboard vases	76.	Mason Jar Chandelier	133.	Distressed Union Jack Canvas
20.	Silhouette Book Art	77.	Vintage Suite Case Chair	134.	Driftwood Necklace Hanger
21.	$5 Tents for KIDDOS!	78.	Family Dates Wall Art	135.	Izzy
22.	Magnets & Scrabble Art	79.	Chalkboard Refridgerator	136.	BOYS Ribbon Chanedelier
23.	Fairy Garden	80.	benches x 2	137.	Distressing a Dresser
24.	Awesome painting	81.	Bathroom Map Art Love	138.	Framed Dog Silhouettes
25.	Chicken Wire Frame	82.	Twine & Flower Box	139.	Doily Drink Umbrellas
26.	Word Canvas	83.	Where We're From Canvas	140.	found objects wall art
27.	Easy Breezy Harem Jumper	84.	$2 soap pump makeover	141.	Pottery Barn Knockoff Pillows
28.	PVC Carwash Sprinkler for Kids	85.	Grandparents' Christmas Ornaments	142.	DIY Table Turned Ottoman
29.	L.O.V.E	86.	Paint Chip Art	143.	Fabric Backed Bookshelves
30.	Hold on to Your Fork	87.	Whimsical Baby Shower	144.	Chalkboard w/ Apron Hooks
31.	Thread House Numbers	88.	Faux Leather Drum Shade Chandelier	145.	Dorm Room Decor
32.	Rustic Orb Light Fixturee!	89.	teal cabinet and plates	146.	Children's handprint artwork
33.	Super Hero Birthday	90.	$300 Art for $15	147.	Monkey bread muffins
34.	Cross Stitch Wall Art	91.	Herringbone Wall	148.	Wedding invitation ornament
35.	Mirror Frame Jewelry Stand	92.	Custom Pop Art	149.	Ribbon Rainboots
36.	Stripes!	93.	Car Seat Cooler	150.	DIY Coaster Tiles
37.	Coffee Filter Pendant	94.	Melted Crayon Art	151.	Lots of projects!
38.	Vintage Hankie Scarf	95.	house numbers	152.	reusable sandwich bags
39.	Sheet Music Flower	96.	Pretty Pretty Bowls	153.	Chevron painted floor
40.	Easy DIY Art	97.	Limoncello	154.	Vintage sofa re-do
41.	Almost Built In Office Desk	98.	DIY Plate Art	155.	Scrabble Bulletin Board
42.	Grain Sack Stool Upholstry COUNTRY FARMHOUSE DECOR	99.	Scrap Pillow	156.	No Sew Fabric Flags
43.	DIY Concrete Planters!	100.	Felt flower twig wreath	157.	Abstract Canvas with Quote
44.	Christmas Light Canvas Art	101.	Krishann	158.	DIY Art
45.	Felt Flower Pouf	102.	Binder Clip Wall Organizer	159.	PB knock-off book bundle
46.	Painted Striped Rug	103.	Removable TeePee Tutorial	160.	Crayon initial
47.	Spray Paint Artwork	104.	DIY Board Art	161.	$1 Keepsake Pictureframe
48.	String Garden Planter	105.	Candle Shades	162.	Sea Fan Art
49.	Inspired Bookcase Styling	106.	Barstools and Wedges, Oh My!	163.	DIY Chunky Console/Sofa Table
50.	Julie ~ jpaigeart	107.	Recycled Sweater Pillows	164.	Discovery Bottles
51.	Painted Maskros Light	108.	baby blankets @ thoseWANDLiNGS	165.	A Lemon Yellow Highchair
52.	Photo Collage	109.	Gathered Clutch Bag	166.	Rubber Band Candles
53.	Map Photo Frame	110.	Outdoor Jar Chandelier	167.	Curtain Track Room Divider
54.	This IS the LIFE sign	111.	Necklace Holder	168.	Picture Frame Capiz Chandelier
55.	New Living Room Art	112.	Tissue Flowers	169.	Painted Coir Doormat
56.	Multi-Colored Chevron Canvas	113.	Pregnant & Painting	170.	Paint Chip Wall Art
57.	Recipes - Misc.	114.	Birthday Canvas

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Comments

[Annika]

This turned out totally awesome!

[Casey]

Yours is amazing. Not sure I'd have the guts to do that to my fridge--even if it wasn't a rental...Mine may be a total fail: http://monogrammedsuitcase.blogspot.com/2011/08/to-join-pinterest-challenge.html.

[Michelle @ Ten June]

Super cute idea! I've seen everything chalkboard, but actually never seen the fridge painted. I LOVE it! May paint the one in my basement now that you've inspired me! : ) I linked up my DIY paper mache deer head for the Pinterest challenge. Woohoo! http://www.tenjuneblog.com/2011/06/like-deer-in-headlights.html

[Joey and Lana Make a House a Home]

@annika thanks! we very much dig it so far!

[Joey and Lana Make a House a Home]

@casey keep going! i don't think it's too bad at all! plus when it's done you can coat it to make it look prof.

[Joey and Lana Make a House a Home]

@michelle i love him/her! super great job! thanks for the link!

[amymargaretc]

Awesome! I called it :) It looks great!

[Holyoke Home]

Awesome project guys! I am now totally considering this for our totally boring white fridge.

[Crystal]

Lana -

That's looks great! Now I wish I had my old white frifge back so I could make a chalboard fridge!

[Sarah in Indiana]

I'm new here thanks to the Pinterest Challenge. I've been looking forward to it since I saw it on YHL. I would be scared to do that to my fridge, too, but it turned out great! It looks really fun, and it would keep me from cluttering it with magnets.

[Kate (Bread & Chocolate)]

Love it! And thanks for testing it out, so now the rest of us can do it :)

I just moved into my first place (first mortgage), so I started with a can of paint and added bold sailor stripes.

http://bread-n-chocolate.blogspot.com/2011/07/paint-by-numbers.html

Love this challenge...and I'm looking forward to the next one!

[Elisa]

This turned out AWESOME! Trying to convince the hubs to let me do the same... :)

[Petra @PeachesPSP]

Love the chalkboard fridge! Congrats on finishing in time...I was not so fortunate: www.sunshineplussmiles.blogspot.com
I did have a backup pin though ;-)

[Julie]

Awesome!! What a great budget friendly idea...LOVE it!

[ktmade]

Oh my god - that's awesome.

[justine @ you're so martha]

wow! how daring - and it paid off! very cool, good job! and, thanks for the motivation to do artwork i needed to finish for my gallery wall :) (http://youresomartha.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/pinterest-challenge/)

[Wordygirl]

Hey! I did the same thing.. and I think we have the same refridgerator! But your pictures are way prettier than mine! And I haven't drawn on it yet. I finished late Sunday so I'm letting it cure still. It's so tempting to break out the chalk though!! I love this project.

[Amy @ this DIY life]

I love it! So much fun!!! We have a basic boring white fridge and kitchen reno on the horizon and we're cash only people too so I can totally empathize with you :) We're contemplating a fridge paint job too...this may be the motivation! Awesome job!!!

[Sheila Zeller]

Wow! This is amazing. What a great idea!!! :-)

[Jennifer]

I love chalkboard fridges. :) We did ours months ago. And we changed out the handles too. Here's the link if you'd like to see it. http://www.alwaysinwonder.com/2011/03/chalk-board-painted-refrigerator.html

[Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co]

LOVE the chalkboard fridge! Sadly, I had to much on my plate to participate that week, but I LOVE looking at everyone else's accomplishments! Totally fantastic! :)

[sara]

That turned out really well! And I am totally inspired...I have one of those white fridges, on the out and out, but waiting (i.e. saving) for the reno to happen. I even have the chalk board paint....

[Caitlin]

I love it! SO neat!

[Kiran @ KiranTarun.com]

Amazing idea! I love that y'all did this on a refrigerator :)

[Joey and Lana Make a House a Home]

@amymargaret ha! you totallllllly did. ;)