Wednesday, June 1, 2011

DIY: writing paper chalkboard


I've been wanting to do this project for a long time now. I'm sure it's been done somewhere before, but if so, I haven't seen it. I originally thought it up when brainstorming on some ideas for something over our bed. I think it fits perfectly in our kitchen though. 

Supplies: 
board
chalkboard paint
painters tape
paint (I chose a light blue)
paint brush

old board found. Sanded and filled in large cracks with wood putty. *Obviously the smoother the board the better.

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Apply chalkboard paint

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Lots of coats 

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Tape off where your lines will go. This part will take the longest unless you can think of an easier way to do it. Paint your lines once they are taped. You may need to do a few coats.

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Hang and be creative!

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*My lines did not come out as clean as I would have liked because my board wasn't the smoothest. Again, the smoother the board the better!



2 comments:

  1. This is so cute!! You did a great job! :)

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  2. I found your blog when looking for chalkboards for sale in Greenville...I have to say I LOVE this idea! It will work perfectly for our home-school classroom! Thanks so much! =)

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