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.
![Always be a Unicorn | Jenny On The Spot](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/alwaysbeaunicorn_jennyonthespot.png?resize=400%2C400&ssl=1)
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
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![party nail](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/party-nail2.jpg?resize=400%2C479&ssl=1)
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](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chlktable.jpg?resize=400%2C592&ssl=1)
Create a play table.
![lego play table](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/LegoBuildPlayTable11.jpg?resize=400%2C267&ssl=1)
A chalkboard wall for the kids.
![Chalkboard wall for kids](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/clkwallkids.jpg?resize=400%2C533&ssl=1)
Jazz-up an empty wall.
Have fun with light switches and such.
![work around light switches with chalkboard paint](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lightswitch-chalk.jpg?resize=400%2C598&ssl=1)
Hang your hat!
![chalkboard paint entry or mudroom](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hang-chalkboard-sign-for-coat.jpg?resize=400%2C600&ssl=1)
The home office? Check!
Flower and herb pots, yo.
![](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DIY-Chalkboard-Herb-Pots-So-easy-and-inexpensive-designdininganddiapers.com_.jpg?resize=400%2C286&ssl=1)
Give new life/use to old frames.
And MORE ways to use frames with chalkboard paint!
A fun twist on globes…
![chalkboard globe DIY](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chalkboard-globe.png?resize=400%2C600&ssl=1)
Wall calendar for the SUPER planner.
![large chalkboard wall calendar](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/how-to-paint-chalkboard-calendar-on-wall-large-3-2_thumb1.jpg?resize=400%2C599&ssl=1)
Who needs another mirror when you can…
![Chalkboard standing mirror](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/blackboard3_mirror.jpg?resize=234%2C480&ssl=1)
A wall planter for your herbs.
Window schmindow…
![](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chalboard-window.jpeg?resize=320%2C492&ssl=1)
Chalkboard clipboards in the house!
![Chalkboard Clipboard www.jennyonthespot.com](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chalkboard_clipboard_jennyonthespot.jpg?resize=400%2C604&ssl=1)
Not your average door.
![chalkboard paint | door](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chalkoarddoor.jpg?resize=400%2C604&ssl=1)
Don’t toss those wine bottles!
![DIY-Chalkboard-Paint-Wine-Bottle-016-533x800](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DIY-Chalkboard-Paint-Wine-Bottle-016-533x800.jpg?resize=400%2C600&ssl=1)
Mason jar… LIDS.
![chalkboard mason jar lids](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lids.jpg?resize=400%2C600&ssl=1)
So brilliant. Source
Dress up that old *silver* tray…
![chalkboard silver platter](https://i0.wp.com/jennyonthespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/platterchalk.jpg?resize=400%2C600&ssl=1)
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???