DIY CRAFT :: Magnetic Chalkboard Frame

   

It's that time again! Sharing another easy project for back to school! This project is super easy & quick plus it is very functional!

As you know, my daughter was all excited about having LOCKER DECORATIONS this year in school, so we came up with a few and this is the other one I wanted to share with you all.

 
So this one is a "magnetic chalkboard frame" that is functional, cute & super easy to make! Grab your supplies and make one with me!

You just need to grab a few supplies to get started: a paintable photo frame of your choice (I picked this one up at JoAnns), chalkboard paint, the colors of paint you like - I chose a Valspar color and the current Pantone color of the year, paintbrushes, ribbon and a magnet.

The first thing I did was take the frame apart to work on it. Plus I disgarded the glass as we will not need it.

  Next I painted the wood backing piece with the chalkboard paint with a couple thick coats and let dry.

While the chalkboard paint was drying, I went ahead and painted the frame with my two different paint colors. 

Then before you add the chalkboard back in and put the frame back together, don't forget to season the chalkboard before using it!

If you want to add any embellishments to your frame, like flowers or something else, do it on this step. I added a blue flower with a peace sign button in the center - just used my glue gun to adhere to the frame.

The last thing you will want to do is add your ribbon by hot gluing it to the back of the frame. At this point, I also added a large magnet (with hot glue) at the point where the ribbon criss-crossed so you would not see the magnet when it was hanging from the front.

You now have a brand new 'Magnetic Chalkboard Frame' to write down reminders and messages! Enjoy!

Super cute right? Anyone inspired to try and make one? Raise your hand . . . please let me know below if you think you will try this project as I would love to know if anyone was inspired. Or maybe you have already done a craft similar to this . . . let me know what you did below . . . ;)

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