Cute Chalkboard

I'm telling you, I have become quite the crafty in my old age... maybe it's some of my perfectionism finally wearing off... or maybe it's the onslaught of crafty friends I have in my life these ways... I'm not sure what it is, but I am certain that I like it! 

Anyway, this is a SUPER cute, cheap and easy craft that you can whip out in a couple hours on a cold, windy afternoon.  I know, because I did.  So let's take a little trip down crafting lane, shall we?

Step 1- grab your crafty best friend and head to your local thrift store.  If you're as lucky as we are, your store has half-price Saturday.  That's when you can pick up 7 frames for $1.89.  Seriously- what a steal!  Once you get your stack of frames home, take them apart and give them a good cleaning.  You don't want any funky stuff left on the final product!

 

Step 2- Grab your freshly washed glass handy dandy Chalkboard spray and head outside.  At this point, ask your husband if it's okay to paint in the grass... he will say yes, only hours later to say he really meant more of the BACKYARD than the front.  "oops" Lay out the glass and spray the heck out of them. 

Step 3- take goofy photos of yourselves while the paint dries. (optional)

Please note the chalkboard paint on my chin... yeah, I still don't know how that got there.  I blame sissy bird. 

Step 4- Set to work making your burned ribbon flowers.  These are SO cute and so easy to throw together.  All you need is some wide ribbon (I found mine in the floral section), scissors and a lighter.  Cut out various sizes of circles from your ribbon.  Hold the ribbon right above the lighter let the edges start to singe a little.  The ribbon will curl and your house will begin to smell.

Step 5- go back outside and spray another coat of chalkboard paint on your glass.  Pick out the grass bits that have dried in your first coat.  Take a photo with your friends camera...

Step 6- Pull out your trusty hot glue gun and start assembling the flowers.  Just stack a few of the "petals" on top of each other until you have the flowery look you want.  Add fun beads or a button to the middle.  The flower by itself is ridiculously cute and makes a great pin for your sweater or scarf.

Step 7- go back outside and spray another coat of chalkboard paint on your glass.  You'll want at least 3 coats to make it easy to write on!

Step 8- Once your frame and chalkboards are dry, put them back together.  Add the flower to a corner with some hot glue and there you have it!  Packaged with a couple pieces of white chalk, you have an adorable chalkboard for cheap!