The Chalk Board How To

These are the chalkboards that everyone is interested in and would like the instructions.  They are very simple if you have a Cricut or any kind of electronic cutting machine.  This is the one I make for Halloween.

And this is the one that made it on Pinterest.  Here is the supple list and  the "how to's"

Frame ( I bought mine at WalMart)- select one that has flat, wide sides

Craft Paint & sponge brush- if you want to have a small border of paint around the frame

Vinyl

Chalkboard Paint

Matching ribbon

1) Begin by painting a small border around the frame with paint and a sponge brush.  I have marked it off with masking tape and I have done it without marking it off.  Let the paint dry.

2) Cut circles on the Cricut using vinyl.  I believe I cut 1" circles.  Peel off the backing and place them around the sides of the frame.

3) Remove glass from picture frame and spray with chalkboard paint.  I bought my paint at WalMart.  Spray outside on grass or newspaper.  I did several thin layers.  Let dry (dries very quickly)

4) Put glass back in frame

5) Add a bow and voila it's finished. ( I would probably use a dab of hot glue to attach the bow)

Add a box of colored chalk and wrap in cellophane for a fun gift!  I think a white frame with red and green polka dots would be sooooo cute for Christmas.  If you still have questions let me know.

I want to thank everyone again for their interest in this project.  Please send pictures of your finished boards and we'll post some of them. 

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Thanks!!!!