Creative Uses for Chalkboard Paint. Chalkboard paint is everywhere these days.
Here are a few ways you can use this fun product to repurpose items in your home and get more organized in the process. Magnetic Chalkboard Kitchen Organizer This corner of my itty bitty kitchen seemed like wasted space (I rarely use the aprons). I wanted a place to write the weekly menu, keep an ongoing shopping list, and store coupons.
The refrigerator is covered with kid magnets, drawings, school memos, etc. — coupons were going unused and shopping lists were left ignored amongst the clutter. Step 1: First I determined the size I wanted — roughly 20″ x 22″ — and marked the space off with painter’s tape. When the primer was dry, I tested it with a magnet and it worked! Step 2: I painted the wall with two coats of the chalkboard paint. Step 3: I had an IKEA ledge shelf (RIBBA) lying around the house so I screwed the shelf into the wall under the chalkboard to store chalk, an eraser, and narrow tins from IKEA (TRIPP) for coupons. Junk Inspired Memo Board. How to make a hanging Memo Board from the junk in my garage...
I divided up the board into 3 spaces. Painted one section with chalkboard paint.... On the second section I added cork for a bulletin board... And the third I left blank for hooks... I stenciled on the words "notes" and "keys" and sanded for a distressed look... The chalkboard was ready... Silhouette Chalkboard Tutorial. The result is just adorable!
I've never met a mom who isn't in love with her child's silhouette. I know I love Paige's! That little nose just kills me. DIY Ideas for Your Home. DIY Design Community. Things to Make and Do / Scarf Knit With Comb. Painted Wall Art for Non-Artists. Some people think that if you're crafty, you're also an artist--and vice versa.
That's not totally true, however. In fact, neither Sharon nor myself consider ourselves artists, but we still pretend every now and then. So, here's what happens when I don a fancy beret and a wooden easel, palette and paintbrush in hand... NOT. This is not an original Tristin idea. Pretty, huh? I did. Here's what you'll need: A canvas in the size of your choice (I chose 16x20) Cream colored paint (I used spray paint since I already had it) Brown acrylic paint pen Acrylic paint in colors of your choice Round sponge brushes used for stenciling First, of all, I spray painted the canvas with cream spray paint because the canvas was too stark as it came in the package. Don't be scared, but it's time to start the "real" artsy stuff. Once you're happy with your branches, it's time to bust out your palette, a.k.a. a paper plate with globs of paint. Easiest Design Transfer Method You’ll Ever Find.
In the middle of a new project that I was working on, I realized that I had a problem.
I needed to transfer a very large design (think 4 feet by 4 feet!) Than I want to paint onto a primed piece of wood, and I couldn’t figure out how to do it. I laid the printed design out on the wood and thought I could just trace the design on the paper with firm pressure and a little impression line would be left on the wood that I could just go back and trace. Um, nope. Then, I tried a ballpoint pin. I was getting pretty desperate at this point. Then a light bulb went off in my head: Newsprint! This technique will be especially helpful if you have a very intricate design, a very large design, or you just don’t want to take the time to cut out your design and trace like a stencil. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Try this technique the next time you want to transfer a pattern or stencil a word onto a piece of wood. Kitty Play Station. Want to learn to make a foam stamp? I love the look of hand printed textiles!
I recently shared how I make my own adhesive stencils. Stamping is another fun way to create your own print. How to Make Inspirational 'Stones' Here's an easy way to make inspirational 'stones'.
To make them, you'll need: Flat 20mm (or about 3/4") marbles--colored might work, but clear seems the best choiceInspirational words printed on regular old printer paper in an appropriate-sized font3/4" paper punch, optional but it makes things MUCH easierModge Podge & small paint brush First punch (or cut) your words from the paper. Brush a coat of Modge Podge on the flat bottoms of the marbles. Fix the circles to the bottoms of the marbles--words up, of course. After they've dried completely, put another coat or two of Podge over the backside of the circles. The Daily Telecraft: Brainstorm: What to do with plastic animals! [Large & small]