DIY Chalkboard Plaques

With all the remodeling we've done this summer, I've been eager to start the decorating portion of the show. I've seen so many neat things done in chalkboard paint recently, from serving trays...

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To entire walls...

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I wish I was bold enough to have a chalkboard wall. One day! Until then, I made this sweet little plaque to hang on my much more conservatively painted wall.

Supplies: unfinished wood plaque, chalkboard paint, turquoise paint {all from Hobby Lobby}, lace {from my stash}, hot glue gun.

I simply painted the sides of the plaque, allowing it to dry, then applied two layers of chalkboard paint on the front. I'm obsessed with the little birdie stencil I found a few weeks ago, so I had to put one on the bottom of this plaque too. Using a hot glue gun, I added ribbon to the back for hanging.

Now I can leave little love notes and reminders for all the sweet peas in my house.


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