Crafty Chalkboard Tutorial

Being More Craft Savvy for 2014! 

One of my goals for 2014 is to be more crafty. I plan on purchasing < or being gifted ;) > a sewing machine. I also want to create more things that I have seen on Pinterest because lets face it… we all have an unhealthy addiction to that website. I know I do! Anyway, one of the things I constantly come across are Chalkboard Tutorials and I've always said I absolutely needed to try doing one of these. So here it is my SUPER EASY Chalkboard Tutorial!

Materials:

1. Chalkboard Paint

2. Paint Brush / Paint Roller

3. Any Size Picture Frame 

4. Chalk

First, I found this Picture Frame at my local Christmas Tree Shop, but it can also be found at Kmart (or so the back of the frame says). I liked it because of the white frame, which I fully intend I may go back and distress later on to get more of a shabby chic look.

Then, I removed the glass and paper from inside of the frame tossed them but KEPT the back board.


Next, I painted two coats of the Rust-oleum Chalk Board Paint onto the wood backing of the frame. This is the best part because I didn't have to purchase another piece of wood to attach to the frame.

~ Chalkboard Paint can be found at your local Home Depot or pretty much any store that sells paint (Chalk Board Paint has become SO popular!) 

Finally, I reattached the wood backing (freshly painted with Chalkboard Paint!), with the easy little slides, to the back of the frame. No nails or hammer necessary! SCORE!

That's it! That's all! The EASIEST project! It took me about 10 minutes to paint, remove and reattach. The hardest part was waiting for the first coat of paint to dry! So simple, so fun, and now I have this awesome chalkboard frame to hang (maybe in K's room?)!!!

Finished Product!