Chalkboard DIY

Finished Chalkboard

Whenever my boyfriend asks what what I want to do, its a 99% chance that my response will be THRIFTING! I love a good scavenger hunt through the aisles of Goodwill, and today's find was a beautiful mirror (for now). My plan is to make a message board for all of our households little needs. Another simple project that takes brings new life to the old, and the best part is there are endless possibilities! The potential for colors on the frame, sizes, styles, etc. are limitless, and who doesn't love writing with chalk?! I wanted something simple and classic; I got exactly what I was hoping for:

Materials needed:

• Picture frame or mirror
• Cloth 
• Windex/cleaner
• Newspaper
• Cardboard (to fit into the frame)
• Spray paint
• Chalk paint
• Paintbrush



Painted Frame and Cardboard



Original Mirror

• Chalk

Here is how to make the chalkboard:

1. Take apart the frame and wipe down the all the surfaces so you have a clean canvas to work with. 
2. Lay down the newspaper and place the frame on top. Follow directions on your spray paint can, I sprayed 3 layers of paint and had sufficient coverage. 
3. In between layers of spray paint you can multitask by painting your cardboard with the chalk paint. I opted out of using glass in the frame because I accidentally broke the glass (oops!) but I am sure if you didn't want to use cardboard then you could stick with the glass, just make sure to use a primer and a couple extra layers of chalk paint. Again, I used 3 layers and had enough coverage.
4. Wait for everything to dry and put it back together. Tah-da! now you have a lovely message board!

 I hope you guys enjoy! This is a super fun craft with lots of uses, for example, when hosting a dinner party you can use it as a menu board, write messages for your loved one, quotes for inspiration, a grocery list to keep you organized, and so much more!