Showing posts with label chalkboard DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chalkboard DIY. Show all posts

Monday, October 15, 2012

Chalkboard Creativitiy

Chalkboards are HUGE this year. They are quaint, adorable, nostalgic...and so useful. Here are a few pinterest inspirations:






I have a lot of brides asking me if I have any chalkboard signs for them to rent. It's a lot easier to rent then it is to ship, especially if you are in need of a large chalkboard. In fact, I have a lot of items that we rent out and plan to make a "rent-able album" in our photo albums this month. I will take a picture of all our chalkboard signs and include them in this album.

A lot of these signs I have purchased but a bride recently asked me about a chalkboard sign that would be big enough for her to write her menu on and display at the reception. I knew I didn't have anything that big and I looked around a little online. You know what stinks about online shopping? The cost of shipping. So the creativity bug in me got moving and I headed to Home Depot (yes, we have one here!) and picked up this 24x24 board, primer and chalk board paint!

First I primed.


Then I painted.


Then I conditioned with chalk.


And it came out great! And cost very little to make! I was very proud of myself (patting myself on the back right now).

As soon as I have the rent-able album ready, I'll be sure to post a link on our Facebook page and announce it here on the blog.

In the meantime, don't forgot to enter our October Giveaway - up to three great prizes now!