I’ve been hoarding saving an approx. 3’x3′ smooth chipboard that was packaging/support trash in a furniture box. I just can’t part with certain ‘trash’, being a DIY-girl, frugal and all. If you’re here browsing DIY ideas…you know what I mean. Don’t deny it. I’m not the only one with a stash of trash for DIY, am I? I knew that I’d have an idea for it someday. That day has arrived! My nephew, Austin, is getting a personalized chalkboard for his birthday.
Materials:
Recycled chipboard (Could also be directly applied to smooth walls with taping off a blackboard shape), Decor Art Americana Chalkboard Paint, Cutting Edge Stencil foam roller, Dischangers x 2, Gorilla Glue tape – Handy 1″ Roll, Vinyl decals, Chalk and eraser
Personalized Chalkboard Tutorial:
1. Apply 1 coat of chalkboard paint rolling one direction (vertically) with a foam roller and let dry 1 hour.
2. Apply 2nd coat of chalkboard paint. Roll in the opposite direction (horizontally). Let cure for 24 hours.
3. Flip board and attach Dishangers. Wet finger and apply water to activate glue. Dischangers aren’t only for plates – they work with wood too! I applied a Dischanger to each corner.
Smooth and let dry 24 hours.
4. Because this chalkboard is for a boy and hanging on a wall, I added STRONG Gorilla Glue tape to help with keeping the Dischangers extra secure (and to keep destructive little fingers from peeling off the Dischangers…just in case – you can never over-do caution.)
5. Flip the board back over. Apply vinyl decals.
6. Rub the side of a piece of chalk over the entire chalkboard area.
7. Erase. (Back up eraser on stand by!)
I think my nephew is going to LOVE this! I’ll add a “Happy Birthday” message and be sporting this gift to Chuck E. Cheese next week! Those with boys – do you think he’ll love it? (I’m mother of 2 girls, so sometimes I’m clueless with boys’ gifts!)
My other DIY chalkboard used the same paint technique but was applied directly to the wall in our kitchen…
Before:
After (except right now the kitchen is undergoing some changes so the ladder and chalkboard wall look the same but the other parts don’t. Reveal coming…someday! Hopefully soon.):
Join me in linking up your chalkboard project and checking out the great chalkboard ideas at Chalk Talk.
Dear Roeshel, I love this! And you are not the only one with a stash of trash! I especially love the bicycle! And the green paint on that little wall before the dining room with the fluffy kitty I adore, is that the same paint color as your kitchen? I love! xox!
He will love it!!!!
What fun he'll have..its so beautiful and that added touch of the bicycle is perfect for him 🙂
Love, love, love what you did to your wall!!!!
And the ladder is amazing there!
Have a great day hun!
Deborah xoxo
Your nephew is going to love his trash to treasure chalkboard. It turned out wonderful! Your kitchen chalkboard and ladder are lovely as well. Look forward to seeing your reveal.
Oh, I have a stash too. Isn't it fun 🙂 Odds and ends can turn into some great projects.
Your nephew will love the chalkboard. The way you personalized it makes it even more special! I'm dying to do a chalkboard wall like you've done! Love the ladder. Can't wait to see your kitchen reveal. We are in the middle of painting ours, too. It's a lot of work. Not sure we'll ever finish…LOL!
Thanks for the tutorial. Have a happy one!
~Michelle 🙂
very very neat! Chalkboard paint is way too cool!
i have never heard of disc hangers…how brilliant! thanks for the tip…love how your board turned out too.
alison
Hi Roeshel! You're just the smartest one! How cute this is! I'm sure your nephew will love it. Man, I wish they had had chalk board paint when I was a little girl! 🙂
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Oh my gosh! I cannot believe you were painting with chalkboard paint today because I was, too! That's too crazy. I love the sign. It is too cute. I painted the side of an old wooden file cabinet from ReStore that we're putting in the kids' playroom. I thought it would make it less of an eyesore and more of a multi-purpose "vintage" piece of furniture. We'll see, right? lol
Miranda
http://www.justdrinkacoke.blogspot.com
I love the ladder so much! It's so cute there with the chalk board!
Stacey
Houseofchicandpenoche.blogspot.com
Everything looks fabulous. I really love that ladder!