Chalk Board Paint + Wood Plaque = Wall Decor for All Seasons
by
Teri.jeffrey
8 Materials
$10
1 Hour
Easy
While I enjoy decorating for all seasons and occasions, it's nice to have an item that is easy to transform quickly. Chalk board paint and a wood plaque to the rescue.
Wood Plaque
In my "saving for a project stash", I found the perfect wood plaque that needed a new purpose.
FrogTape Meets Wood
Since only the center portion was getting chalk board paint, I taped off the exterior portion.
Ready to Begin
When taping the exterior portion, it was necessary to shape the tape but pressing into the curves.
Chalk Board Paint Enters the Process
Rust-Oleum Chalk Board spray paint is my preferred product for anything chalk board.
Let the Spraying Begin
Several coats of light spray and the center was completely painted.
Old English Border
Once the center was sprayed and dried, I wiped Old English Dark Oil on the perimeter to give it an aged look.
Magnet Meets Wood
To give it the easy switch of seasons, I glued a small round magnet on the bottom corner.
Dollar Tree Assist
Since September means Autumn is approaching, I decided to use a Fall motif. Off to the Dollar Store for an embellishment.
Pumpkins Join the Project
The pumpkins on the sheet from the Dollar Store were perfect and the fact that they were already magnetized made it even easier.
Chalk Time
I love the chalk board graphics and definitely want to become more proficient at doing them but for now....
Quick Transformation
When the holidays are upon us, I can swap out the pumpkins for a piece of vintage snowflake jewelry and a new saying.
Next Spring
The nice part of this project is that the chalk and magnet provide endless possibilities. And while a picture hanger on the back enables me to hang on the wall, it also can be used with an easel for table decor.
It also makes a perfect party table accessory. I can envision Apple Pie written in chalk with an apple embellishment on the magnet.
And it takes up almost no space. Let's hear it for small, multi-purpose decorating items.
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LOVE how you can swap out your décor with a magnet
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Very nice. Fun for kids too.
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This is my favorite craft on home talk yet. I love things that are interchangeable. How big is that piece of wood? Did you get it at Michaels?