I have been meaning to make a chalkboard for the longest time, so finally I got all of my ducks in a row and made one with a piece of birch cut the size of the side of my cabinet, and a can of chalkboard paint. After several coats it was finally time to prep the chalkboard so I can use it. From what I read online I think you just draw all over it then wipe it off, repeat x many and it is good to go. I enlisted the chalk experts to help me with this step :)
When Madeline woke up she was also happy to help
By help I mean to draw a few things then get bored and stick the chalk in her mouth and run around.
I am not installing the chalkboard until I get the chalk pens in the mail. From what I have gleaned (again from the internet) is that chalk pens don't work on painted chalkboards, only decal chalk boards or store bought ones. If that is true I will have to coat this with chalkboard contact paper and then put it up. My plan is for this to be a family calendar and to do/ shopping list station. Hopefully it works out! I can definitely use a little more organization in my life. In fact I can't get enough organization, I love it!
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Can't wait to see how it goes... hope the painted one works, if not I'm in the same boat as you!
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