{EASY chalkboard frames}

I had the ugliest frame in history, sitting up in my craft room. It had moved with us more times than I can count, and it was finally time to change it into something I loved. I also still had my trusty can of chalkboard spray paint, and wondered why I couldn't just spray the glass with the spray paint. So, I tried it, and what do you know? It turned out beautifully. This really might be the simplest (and cheapest!) way of all to create an adorable chalkboard--in any size you want!

I had several other frames that needed a little face lift, so I made this one for a table in my family room:



and this one to hang on my pantry door (pizza is for dinner tonight!):



ITEMS YOU NEED:

-frame, with glass intact
-chalkboard spray paint
-spray paint, color of choice (for frame)

DIRECTIONS:

-Lay out a large piece of cardboard. Place frame and glass on it, several feet apart.

-Spray frame desired color, let dry.

-Following directions on can (I used Rustoleum), spray entire sheet of glass. You don't want to tape it off, there isn't enough of a margin that won't show on he front side when you're finished. Let dry.


-That's it, really!!! Just insert your glass back in the frame, and you're ready to go!

You can use any size of frame for this project---big or small. So, start searching your basements, attics, and thrift stores!

Other ideas for framed chalkboards:

-personal chalkboards for your kids...great for traveling, or to keep in the car
-hung above a guest bed...you can write messages to your guests
-stick them in your church bag...perfect for keeping small ones quiet