20 Creative Ways to Use Chalkboard Paint

by | Feb 7, 2017 | Artsy Craftsy

I have a secret for you. I has to do with chalkboard paint. I hold the belief that chalkboard paint is the unicorn of paint.

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Chalkboard paint. It’s like a creative base layer. Once you lay down it down… it’s the equivalent to a runner merely lacing up her running shoes. The best is yet ahead.

If you are not a runner, then maybe… 

It’s like a frosted cake without sprinkles.

20 Creative Chalkboard Paint Ideas

20 Creative Chalkboard Paint Ideas | Jenny On The Spot
Or nail polish without a party nail. Nail polish is great. But a party nail you guys…

party nail

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I digress. This topic is just very exciting to me! Most of the following ideas only require the purchase of some paint. And a brush if you lose yours like I always do.

Were I a betting woman, I’d bet you have most of the items needed to get your chalkboard paint creative on.

Are you ready? Here we go!

Chalkboard-up a tabletop!

chalkboard tabletop
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Create a play table.

lego play table
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A chalkboard wall for the kids.

Chalkboard wall for kids

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Jazz-up an empty wall.

fill an empty wall | chalkboard wall

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Have fun with light switches and such.

work around light switches with chalkboard paint

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Hang your hat!

chalkboard paint entry or mudroom
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The home office? Check!

large chalkboard for home office

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Flower and herb pots, yo.

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Give new life/use to old frames.

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And MORE ways to use frames with chalkboard paint!

old frames for chalkboards

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A fun twist on globes…

chalkboard globe DIY

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Wall calendar for the SUPER planner.

large chalkboard wall calendar
 

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Who needs another mirror when you can…

Chalkboard standing mirror
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A wall planter for your herbs.

chalkboard wall planter 

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Window schmindow…

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Chalkboard clipboards in the house!

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Not your average door. 

chalkboard paint | door

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Don’t toss those wine bottles!

DIY-Chalkboard-Paint-Wine-Bottle-016-533x800
 

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Mason jar… LIDS. 

chalkboard mason jar lids
 

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 Dress up that old *silver* tray…

chalkboard silver platter

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Thoughts? Have you come up with or seen any other creative uses for chalkboard paint? What was your favorite? Are you into it? Would you take on any of these ideas???

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