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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CRAFT :: How to make CHALKBOARDS

Today I am sharing with you, "How To Make" the Chalkboards that we had as party favors for the Art Party Picnic. I hope you have all had a chance to check out all the details from that awesome good time but if not, make sure to go over & see all the 'eye candy'. The kids used these to draw on before we had our picnic snacks & then, they were able to take them home with them. So soooo FUN!

These chalkboards are one of the easiest favors to make & much more fun than buying them, especially because you can choose the size you want these to be!

SUPPLIES:
~ foam board (I bought 2 & just pick the size you want, as I just picked the largest board & cut in 1/2 to create 4 chalkboards total)
~ chalkboard paint
~ duck tape (color of your choice - I chose neon green & pink to match the party)
~ utility knife
~ paint brush

1. cut the foam board into the size "chalkboards" you would like
2. paint one side with chalkboard paint & let dry
3. 'finish' the edges off with the colored duck tape
4. 'season' the boards by taking a piece of chalk, turn it on it's side & rub it over the entire board - erase & it's ready to go!

If you would like to have your own "Art Party Picnic" you can see more details of the party and the printables: the "CREATE" collection on my blog. 

Want to learn How-To Make Marshmallow Chalk? This was a HUGE hit with the kids as they thought it was a hoot to get to eat their box of "chalk". 

What kids party favor have you made lately? Would love to hear about a DIY party craft you came up with  . . . let me know below! 

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{CRAFTY TIP} DIY Chalkboard Journal

DIY Chalkboard Journal

Staci here today, bringing you a simple (and quick) Teacher Appreciation gift I whipped up. 

A chalkboard journal

It all started when I saw this cute (and inexpensive - $2.50) journal at JoAnn’s. 

It is cute the way it is…but…what if you added some of this??

I sprayed the front and back cover.

*I ended up painting the rings...

but you could cover the wire rings with tape to avoid getting paint on them.

 

Let dry & TADA…

A super cute & super cute journal!!

Perfect for Teacher Appreciation week!!

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Guest Contributor: Staci Golden

Here I am in a nutshell:

~ I'm a stay-at-home mom to the lizard & ladybug

~ I love to craft

~ I can not sew

~ I exercise to keep sane

~ I would like to eat Reese's all day

oh and my family has a tough time taking a serious picture ;)

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