A Thrifty Delight.

I'm in love with chalkboard paint.  Seriously.  There are SO many things you can use it on and so many reasons to use it.  I won't fill this post with all my reasons because really you'd be here reading forever.  So instead, I'll just show you ONE reason I love it.

Reason #1.

You can find cool things at the thrift store and make them even COOLER with a little chalkboard paint.

Example #1.

 
Found at thrift store: silver platter.
Found in my utility room: masking tape and chalkboard spray paint.

I taped off the edges of the platter and then added some newspaper around the edge as well.

 
Then I ventured outside to spray away.  I just put a nice even coat on the inside of the platter...really, in a matter of seconds.  I left it outside in our 100+ degree weather and it was dry in just a few minutes.  I peeled off the tape and Ta-Da!
  

I love this little platter setting on an easel.  I have it here on the porch but you could put it anywhere...in the kitchen with that evening's menu, leave a note for your hubby or just let the kids draw you a fun picture each day. 

This project honestly took less than 30 minutes including drying time.

That's what I'm talking about.

Comments

[Jen Johner]

oh my goodness.. this is fabulous!! I was just at the thrift store yesterday.. this makes me want to go back again and see if there are any trays!!!! awesome!

[Elizabeth Rosemond]

you know, I've had some issues with chalkboard paint but I bought the kind that you have to apply with a brush - it tends to run a little. never occurred to me to buy it in a spray can. DUH!!

[amy]

i love chalkboards. this little silver tray makes a perfect chalkboard...and I love that you displayed it on your porch. too cute!

[cheryl]

you seriously rock. :) i love it!