What you'll need: A pretty frame, thin board such as particle board to use as your chalkboard, primer, chalkboard paint, saw, and a roller to paint the board
1. Make a template of the board. If your frame already comes with a board, just use that and sand it so the surface is smooth
2. Saw the board. If you have a wonderful boyfriend like me, ask him to do it for you. (double plus if he cleans the saw dust too!)
3. Apply a coat of primer onto the board and when that dries, paint the board with chalkboard paint
4. Wait at least 3 full days before you start writing!
Warning: Don't start painting it on your skin wondering if you can be a human chalkboard.
*Update* I got my frame from the Fairfax Flea Market this day. See me looking pretty determined to bring the frame back home with me?
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cool!! like the sentence! xoxo
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that is freaking awesome!!:)
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It seems easy!! I will try to do it!! Thanks!!
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love the way it turned out!! looks amazing <3
aww cute! love it!
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This is certainly a simple enough DIY! I always wanted a pretty chalkboard on my wall. I always love do-it-yourself projects, but I never find brilliant ones until this one comes up! Making a chalkboard would be a fun, late-August project. Thanks for the simple idea and warning, I was quite tempted by the idea :)
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i love this. and boooo, i really did want a blackboard section of my stomach. such a tragedy.
this is a super cute idea; i must try it out.
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I quite grateful that you added that last little bit there, because it is one of my biggest freams to become a human chalkboard! ;)
Anywho - I'm so glad you did this because I was just looking for a new craft to embark on! It's fantastic!
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Brilliant babe~ From designer to designer...I vote for more DIY's!
I'd love to see how your personal style translates to your decor choices!
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That frame is gorgeous! everything would look pretty there :)
See you cutie!
What a coincidence! I'm gonna buy chalkboard paint tmrw to paint a portion of my room :) cute DIY!
cute as
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WOW! Ok, THIS would totally go with my bedroom. (nods)
Thank you!
OH I LOVE this!!!!!!! Great idea! What a great frame - where did you find it?
lol you say that like you tried to paint yourself...or did you?
I love this DIY, I'm actually a bit DIY crazy. But I am definitely scared of getting chalk dust every where and the coughing will not stop then. But it looks very pretty and it's such a cute idea.
anywho yours looks super cute!
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this reminds me of the wall in 500 days of summer. i'd totally want to do this in my room if chalk dust didn't make me sneeze so much;p
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Love it. Will have to try it out soon :)
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That is really cool! I didn't know you could get chalkboard paint...
Hahaha, human board :) that would be something :)
Nice blackboard dear, very chic and so much prettier than the old fashioned mirrors!
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This is fab! I love the frame you've used xoxo
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OMG! :) It looks simple to do, but anyway it's not so easy, lol.
Well done, Aimee. Great idea!
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It looks lovely!!
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great idea! i'll go find the frame now...
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Very cool DIY!
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Great DIY, I love the frame!
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that is just amazing!
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Lol at the human chalkboard! I had no idea there even was such a thing as chalkboard paint! Makes it so much easier than lookign for a perfectly sized one in shops. Love yours!
That a really cool idea and easy to make!!
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hahaha, thanks for the warning . . . people like me needed it.
I love it ! Where did you find the frame ?
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I really want to make one of these for my new dorm room!
omg that is so cool, i want to make one!! x
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Genius!
And that frame is beyond swoonworthy....where did you find it???
love the message & the chalkboard!
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so cool.
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cool idea like it and maybe I'll try...
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a really cute idea.. ♥
Great idea! Gonna try this at home :)
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Such a cute idea!
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Great idea!
I did this to my little cousin's wall last year! It was so much fun! If you want something a little bit easier, they have chalkboard spray paint. It'll be twice as fast too!
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Great DIY it looks wonderful.
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This is such a creative and unique idea! I love how you also managed to dress super chic even when getting the frame - your a true fashion blogger!
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I love this! What a great idea.
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wow so great! such a cool DIY.
btw, will you be at NYFW, too?
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love the short
ah,, I love it!!
cool!!!
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Love it and the fact that u are using you man to make it :)
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i've been trying to get my mother to make the house look a little bit cooler, I don't know whats going on, but i like this a ton, and I have to have this in my room. I know it would great in my living room but she won't have it lol. I love it.
Hahaha I laughed at your joke on the human chalkboard! You're too cute.
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I like it! Nice DIY
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Great idea...looks good!
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love it!♥
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I just painted a whole wall with that exact same paint! Can't wait to have my friends come over and doodle away!
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Oh.My.Gosh. I love this idea!!! You are the best!
Great idea, it tailors the board to your taste, this frame is beautiful
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Love the chalkboard - the frame is perfect!
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so cool! adore it!
Great DIY, Thanks!
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cool idea, but i am wondering, how would the board look in a while, since u did not finish the black paint with somethink like a lack sprey?
great idea!!
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Love this!! xo
Perfect!! I want it in my kitchen..
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I tried it with a frame from Ikea (http://www.ikea.com/ca/fr/catalog/products/40213759) and it turned out to be sooooooo pretty!!! Thank you so much for this brilliant idea!!! Love it!!! xoxo
so cute! i love this idea.
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LOVE your top in this post. Suddenly fighting the urge to do a DIY shred on a vintage Missoni knit...
Totally amazing. Wish I could do that.
Saw this frame on Pinterest, hurried over. Gah! You got it at a flea market. I have been looking for this for my family photo. I think I will be checking for any local markets this weekend!
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I looove the chalkboard idea, thank you for sharing! Just reposted your idea on my blog: http://whereisksenia.com/2012/12/10/deck-the-halls-give-good-gifts/#
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