Chalkboards are such a staple piece in my kitchen and they’re perfect for menu planning, notes, important dates and more. I love to keep a certain style in my kitchen and haven’t been able to find the right chalkboard so I decided to create my own using a gorgeous Paper Mache board, chalkboard paint and a paint brush. This entire project cost under $5 to complete and I’m in love!
Here is how to make your own cute and easy DIY Chalkboard Menu Board or Meal Planner
Supplies Needed:
– Paper Mache Shape (Found at Hobby Lobby for $1.99)
– Martha Stewart Chalkboard Paint (Found at Michaels $2.99)
– Paint Brush (Found at Dollar Tree, a set of 3 for $1)
– Liquid Chalk or white chalk (Found at any craft store or on Amazon)
Directions:
- Lay your Paper Mache piece on a layer of old newspapers, magazines, cardboard or anything to protect your flooring surface.
- Using your chalkboard paint start by painting the surface of your chalkboard and then cover the sides with chalkboard paint as well. Allow to dry for 15 minutes or so and apply another layer of chalkboard paint to the top and sides and allow it to dry for another 15 minutes.
- Once the entire board is dry take a piece of white chalk and using the side cover the entire board and then erase it with a dry eraser. This will prep the board for your chalk sayings, drawings, menu plans and more. I love to use liquid chalk because it gives a crisper and bolder appearance.
- Feel free to hang this board up and place whatever important information you want displayed in your home.
- Enjoy your fun new DIY Chalkboard Menu Board!
I love how this project is so easy and frugal too but makes a huge impact. You could easily create one for your kid’s room and leave the fun notes or reminders. You could put one in your mud room with things to do etc. There are so many places a chalkboard would be useful and cute in your home!
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Cathy says
Just as your title says – so simple and cute. Thank you for sharing your tutorial with Share It One More Time. Cathy
Laurie says
Love chalkboard projects! Yours is very cute and so easy! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at the Brag About It Link Party!
~Laurie
Cristi says
This is amazing! When we redo our kitchen, I definitely need to make a chalkboard menu. Thanks so much for sharing and for linking up with our Living With Style Linky Party. Have a great weekend!
Mirela says
Great idea the chalkboard:)
I would use for her not for writing meals but to giving “+” for children which cleaned their room or helped me in the kitchen:)
Such a special table of positive points:)
Melissa says
What a great idea!
MomIsSuchANerd says
I love this! It is so cute. Would definitely make “what’s for dinner?” easier. And I’ve been looking for an excuse to try out chalkboard paint
Crystal says
Love this. I need something to remind me what we’re supposed to be eating! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty hope to see you back!