DIY LARGE CHALKBOARD PHOTO FRAME

by Gina @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

5 Materials

$20.00

1 Hour

Easy

The impact a large photo frame can make is pretty amazing – but complicated projects and commitment make me want to run for the hills. So I figured out a faster, easier way to make one! Wanna make one?

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Paint both sides of the wood panel with two coats of chalkboard paint and set aside to dry, following the manufacturer’s instructions on the paint can. Let the paint cure for at least seven days before moving on to the next step. Once the paint has cured, rub the entire surface with chalk to prime the board for use. Clean it off thoroughly.

Spray paint the two frames in the color of your choice. Set them aside to dry, following the manufacturer’s instructions on the paint can.

If the photo frames have a stand on the backboard, carefully break them off of each frame. Following package instructions, apply one set of Command™ Picture Hanging Strips to the back of each frame.

Using a ruler, center the frames where you’d like to place them on the chalkboard and use painter’s tape to mark their places. Remove the liners from each Command™ Picture Hanging Strip and adhere the frames directly to the chalkboard, using the tape as a guide to keep them straight.

TaaDaa!!

Finish the look by drawing designs around the frames and adding a special message!

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One-inch wood panel sized 18 inches by 24 inches
Two picture frames sized 8 inches by 10 inches
Chalkboard paint and spray paint in any color – this project used gold
Paint brush, Painter’s tape, Ruler and Chalk
Command™ Picture Hanging Strips – this project used four sets

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4 comments

Brenda S. on Apr 05, 2017

Omg! I love this idea!! Looks so pretty :D

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- Gina @ The Shabby Creek Cottage on Apr 05, 2017
  Thanks so much Brenda!!
  
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Miriam Illions on Apr 07, 2017

Life IS beautiful! :) So is this.

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- Gina @ The Shabby Creek Cottage on Apr 07, 2017
  Thanks Miriam :)
  
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