OK, yes…. chalkboard globes have been done. I’ve seen a couple of them that are inspirational. (Can’t remember exactly where… so sorry..)
So when I found a globe for 50 cents and Halloween is just around the corner, I knew exactly what I wanted to do to it.
I wanted to map some of the Scary Places on the planet:
My garage sale globe:
This old globe had countries that were no longer in existence, but it had cool numbers and raised areas on the globe itself.
I spray painted the stand a metallic silver. When it dried I used painter’s tape to cover it up. (Sometimes painter’s tape comes in handy, but not always.)
I used a good primer on the globe, then sprayed it with Rustoleum’s chalkboard paint. Once that paint had dried, I rubbed chalk all over it, then wiped it off again. (This helps to “cure” the chalkboard paint.)
Then, using my Super-Duper-Sucky geographical/artistic prowess, I chalked out the continents on the globe.
We added places that were known to be scary… Transylvania, Sleepy Hollow, Salem, the Bermuda Triangle…
It may be a little goofy… but it makes me smile.
Shelley says
Ok, LOVE this idea! What a perfect way to switch it up for Halloween too 😀
Shawn says
Sadly the only thing I took from this is that you found a globe for .50! Please tell me where in the world that happened!
Shannon says
It makes me smile too. Love the look, price, and creativity. How fun it will be to change it up for the Holidays. The North Pole for Xmas, the place you met your husband for Valentine’s Day, Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day, etc. Thanks for sharing.
The Answer Is Chocolate says
Oh Viv I love this idea!
Laura :) says
Goofy yes, but I like it, too!! 🙂
I LOVE it!!!!! I’m sitting here with a goofy grin cuz I love it so much!!! 🙂
I hope I find a cheap globe SOON!!!
MiMi says
I like it! And you can use it for other things too, I’m sure. 🙂
meg@happylooksgoodonyou says
I love this! So creative! Great job!
-Meg
http://www.happylooksgoodonyou.com
Connie says
That is a brilliant idea!
Dragonfly Treasure says
Boo-tiful!!
Awesome idea!
*hugs*deb
Kei says
Awesome idea, perfect for Halloween decor!
Jenn Erickson says
Viv, this is a totally fun and creative new take on the chalkboard globe! Love it!
Jenn
OurAzFamily says
I made a chalkboard globe for our family a while back, but never thought of putting scary places on it! How cute!
Megan says
That is so fun and creative, great job!
Emmy says
That is cool! I have never seen anything like that
Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says
goofy, nope. awesome, yep.
Kristy says
Ok.. So I really like this idea, however I am cringing because I have recently decided to start collecting globes and OMGSH you painted the very globe I am in search of… Aagggghh!! And it was 50 cents to boot!! : O
Haha! Seriously tho- love it!! : )
Jen says
CUTE! I love all things Halloween-y 🙂 And I’ve never seen a chalk-board globe before, so there 🙂 Thank you!
Richella says
Oh, that’s cool. Really cool. And just think of all the other iterations of this. . . labeling where friends live. . . where your blessings come from at Thanksgiving. . . where different Christmas traditions come from. . . .
For 50 cents and a bit of time, I think you’ve got yourself a winner!
Judy @ In His Grip says
I really like this. I collect globes so this is a great idea for me.
Katie says
This is such a cool idea! I haven’t seen a chalkboard globe before! Love it!
lauren @ West Furniture Revival says
LOVE THE GLOBE. great idea. ive been looking for some globes myself with no luck. yours turned out great and you could use it over and over again for different seasons.
lauren
Carolyn says
Love love love it! Spookalicious!
Becca @ R We There Yet Mom? says
I love this 0 it is so so so cool!!
~Becca
Debra says
Wow!! That is the neatest idea! I am a globe fanatic so this is right up my alley. Now if I can find one for a bargain and bear to cover it up… 🙂
THIS IS ME....ONLINE says
Wish I could put a “different spin” on the chalkboard globe, but I can’t. That is so different and so cool. Love it.
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says
This is awesomely spooky Viv!!! I LOVE the scary places written in chalk – what a fun idea!!
Myya says
You always do such fun things for Halloween! Ooohhh you could totally make a big giant scary eyeball out of it too!
Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says
Love it — so creative and clever! I have an old globe waiting for a make over . . . hmmmm . . .
Word Nerd says
Super cute! I know what I’m doing this weekend… 😉
THIS IS ME....ONLINE says
You know this would be a really neat idea for a teacher gift. The teaching options are endless.
Fabiana ~ Ciao! Newport Beach says
I am a new follower from Savvy Southern Style and I love this idea. I don’t have time to do many crafts, but this I will do! I love fun Halloween ideas.
Stop by and say Hi sometime soon…
ciao
SSzem says
that is SO neat!! Totally linking that to my fb page right now!
Shannon
Sweet Stella’s
carol says
I love globes of any kind and don’t have a single one! Where did you ever find one for .50?
Anne says
That’s so cool! And I love that you can change it up for different holidays and occasions!
Coley says
Seriously, so clever! I knew I could have done something with that globe for 50 cents at a garage sale! Now I’m going to kick myself!
Coley @
http://www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com
Meredith Resnick says
Very cool.
I love globe art!
But I don’t seem to find them this cheap…
~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking
A Mother Seeking…
This week, “Night Stand Transoformed”
Gina says
This globe is not goofy at all. Actually, I think it’s pretty ingenious & creative!
Nicole@Thrifty Decorating says
Putting you on FB! 🙂 Thanks for linking!
Sonja says
Hi, I saw this globe on Creation Corners Link Party. I love this idea!
Candace @ Candace Creations says
HI! This is a really cool project I love it!
come link up tomorrow at scrappy saturdays!
april@gingerbread says
what a great idea…you could write lots of spooky stuff on that globe! I hope you will link up with me here:
http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2011/09/sweet-saturday-v5.html
Ashley J @ MommyByDayCrafterByNight says
This is darling! I love it! What a great idea! I have never seen a spooky globe before, but I am definitely a fan!!
xoxo, Ashley J
Jayna Rae says
I think this is super cute! If I were to copt you, I’d enlist the hubby to draw the continents. I know his artistic perfectionism would fair better than if I did it. I will be on the look out now for a globe.
Rosemary@villabarnes says
Great idea.
Sophisticated Glamorina says
Made me smile too. ;D
RhettDidntGiveADamn says
This is wonderful. I passed on a cheap globe because it was in rough shape. Now I’m wishing I’d kept it and painted with chalkboard paint – but it never occured to me! xo
Jen-CraftOManiac says
how darn clever is this? I JUST LOVE IT. SO cute. WELL well done. WINKS-jen
paige says
Great idea! I’d love for you to link up to my new linky party –
Creative Genius – http://www.thecreativepaige.com
Ellen says
What an awesome idea. I love it. It would be great at christmas to have kids mark where they live ….lots of ideas can branch out from this. W.T.G
Hugs,
Ellen
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
How clever! I’ve seen this on lots of link parties and finally had to click over–love it!
Modern Frills says
I completely love this. how fun! Now I have to go thrifting for an old globe:)
confessionsofabrighteyedbaker says
This is so creative… who would have thought of a Halloween globe and all of the places you could put on it? Great job!
Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com says
This globe is adorable! I keep seeing globes at thrift stores and will absolutely snag one for this project next time I run into one. Thank you so much for linking up at Savvy HomeMade Monday and I hope you will come back and party again!
Natalie @ Johnny In A Dress says
Brilliant! Love it! What a fun idea!
Promosyon says
This is wonderful. It would be great at Christmas to have kids mark where they live. Artistic perfectionism is you done better than my work.
Jenn Erickson says
Every time I see this project it makes me smile and feel inspired!
Jenn
Milla says
Wow what a steal! 50 cent! Wow! Amazing! I would’ve never thought of doing that, but I might do it now if I find another globe. Thanks for the inspiration.
Pamela says
I have to go get chalkboard paint TOMORROW. I keep seeing these great projects. First stop is Good Will to see if I can find a globe!
gail says
super cute the way you embellished the chalkboard globe! I painted one for my daughter to sell at her booth. I think I’ll share this idea with her.
thanks for linking up to catch as catch can.
gail
Lesley says
You are such a smarty pants.
Can I maybe borrow your brain sometime? Only for a day? I promise to barely abuse it.
Holly Lefevre says
Brilliant and oh so spooky! This is super fun.
WhyCuzICan says
You ROCKED that globe!! Now I know where not to go to if I was a witch (boo, Salem)
Visiting from MidWestern Sewing Girl’s Linky Party {Everything Halloween} today,
~Suzanne in NW Illinois
custom suits says
Super cute the way you embellished the chalkboard globe! I painted one for my friend to sell at her booth. I think I’ll share this idea with her.
oil spill kits says
This world is adorable! Keep see the globe stores savings, will just snag one of this project the next time I’m up to 1.
group lockout tagout says
This is a nice creativity shear here. this is a totally fun and creative new take on the chalkboard globe. I excited for it.
Baby nutition says
It is great creativity. I found them on a website while I was searching for something else. I am really very glad after read here and I appreciate for the information that you presented here.
scooter shops says
That’s so cool! And I love that you can change it up for different holidays and occasions!
Ownonly says
Wow what a steal! 50 cent! Wow! Amazing! I would’ve never thought of doing that, but I might do it now if I find another globe. Thanks for the inspiration.+
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