Hi everyone! Amanda here today with a fun and easy DIY back to school chalkboard project.
During the school year I constantly nag my kids to get their homework and chores finished before bedtime. Their biggest excuse is that they “forget” so I created an erasable chalkboard to help them “remember” and to help me cut down on the nagging.
Recently I was browsing the school supplies section at my local store and picked up a clipboard. Not because I needed a clipboard but because I wanted a clipboard. It wasn’t until a few days later as it sat around home that I came up with the idea of turning it into a chalkboard. With a few basic crafting supplies and some chalkboard paint, I turned it into a colorful chalkboard to help keep the kids organized during the upcoming school year.
I personalized the chalkboard using some brightly colored Thickers. Adding each kid’s name will help ensure there is no confusion when it comes to chore time.
I added some more color and texture by tying pieces of ribbon around the clip on the clipboard.
I adhered a handful of colorful buttons to act as bullet points for my daughter’s to-do list.
Painting a clipboard with chalkboard paint is simple. I simply applied two coats of chalkboard paint with a foam craft brush.
Before I painted the clipboard with chalkboard paint, I masked off the clip with some washi tape.
I embellished the clip by tying on strips of ribbon. Each piece of ribbon is about 5″ long and is tied to the clip with a single knot.
Although the clip on the clipboard is covered with ribbon, it is still functional. Use the clip to help the kids remember what they need to take to school the next day.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Amanda
Supplies:
BIRTHDAY WISHES BUTTONS 24/PKG
BIRTHDAY WISHES THICKERS ALPHA STICKERS
PREMIUM RIBBON VALUE PACK
DIY SHOP CHALKBOARD PAINT
Clipboard