The Endless Possibilities of Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboard paint…love it! It’s ingenious, and cheap! I first learned about chalkboard paint when I moved in with my sister about 5 years ago and they were making a big chalkboard for their kitchen. Then I got married and moved into our house and decided that I could find quite a few uses for it as well. So, I invested in a can of chalkboard paint, made by Rustoleum, found at Menards. It looks like this…
I think it’s 8 bucks..for sure under 10 and it will last you FOREVER! Or at least until it dries up:)
So, my first project I did was to make these fun little jars. I got the jars at Target for about $10 a piece and then added some originality to them!
First I measured and made a tape rectangle and painted
Then I removed the paint to leave my cute little chalkboard square
And then the fun part, chalking it up:)
I also used one in my laundry room for soap…
My next project was to paint a door. My sister had cute paneled doors and painted a panel with chalkboard paint and I loved it! Since we have ugly
flat hollow doors, I wanted to make it work. So, my brother-in-law so graciously cut a frame for me out of some trim I bought, glued it together, then I measured my door, painted the spot where the frame was gonna go, and glued it down with wood glue. We did clamp it and leave it for a day to dry before hanging it back up. But all in all we had a new door for around 10 bucks! Here’s what it looks like…
I love it cause you can change it up all the time for seasons, celebrations, sweet notes….to remember the date when you are home everyday:) You know, whatever suites your fancy!!
Lastly I came up with a project just a couple of weeks ago using more chalkboard paint that was super duper easy, I’m talking 2 minutes easy. I found an old frame at a thrift store for $3 and then just painted right on the glass. I didn’t even take the picture out from behind it. I was a little antsy and only gave it 2 coats, if you want durable paint you might want to do 3 or 4 on glass, but it worked okay for me. Then I used it to decorate with. It would also be a great thing to use in a gallery wall or kids room.
Here’s just a couple more fun ideas that I’ve found surfing the web that I might try someday!
For the little (or not so little) artist in your family!
This one is a bit safer for the little artist in the family:) Or mine at least!
Here’s a door like I was talking about, so cute…but what’s even more cute is her amazing ability to organize! I’m drooling over here since that is clearly NOT one of my strong points!
A cheap and creative kitchen backsplash!
A statement wall…love this room by the way:)
Simple pots…I think I might have to do this one this summer!
Or make your recyclables actually look cute!
Even a whole table! Never have a dull dinner again:)
The possibilities are seriously endless….I’d love to see a project you come up with! So go get yourself a can of chalkboard paint and start creating!:)
P.S. I know people have said you can also get chalkboard paint tinted different colors if black isn’t your thing, so if that intrigues you go check it out:)
