Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Vintage Framed Magnetic Chalkboard

There is something about a chalkboard in an old frame that makes me happy.
Here are the basic steps in creating one for yourself.
I buy a sheet of galvanized steel from Lowes (be sure to take a magnet with you) I use tin snips to cut it and then I add about 5 coats of chalkboard paint to it.
Cut a piece of cardboard to the same size as the galvanized steel and add it to the back for extra support.


I added a few magnets made from vintage buttons and a piece of chalk that I found in box at an estate sale. I hung the chalk from ribbon tied to a little eye hook that I attached to the top of the frame.

7 comments:

  1. Thanks for the tip. I love the ornate frame you found...
    Sonia

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  2. Steph,
    I love this.. I have one of these too. You are so right that seeing a chalkboard in an old frame does make you happy.. for me seeing anything in an old frame makes me happy too.
    Thanks for sharing..
    Mechelle

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  3. That is really neat! I would have never thought of using chalkboard paint. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Very fun idea,thanks for sharing with us! Your frame is beautiful!
    Blessings~LillySue

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  5. So cute!! I loooove pretty frames... and chalkboards are the best!! :D I sooo need one of those in my room... :D

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  6. Great idea, and truly beautiful post. consider yourself followed. :)
    cheers

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  7. That's lovely!! The frame is great!

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