If you’re like me, you love a good chalkboard. So versatile – whether they’re being used for the kiddos to draw on or as a message board in your kitchen, I think we can all agree it’s good to have a chalkboard handy.
The last time we visited my parents in the mountains, I noticed a chalkboard in my mom’s kitchen that she was writing on. I asked her what it was for, and she explained to me that she hangs it on the wall, and every Sunday, she writes an inspirational thought or scripture from the morning’s sermon on it to remember for the rest of the week.
Hmmm. Good idea, mom!
So when I had a newly-expectant mother contact me last week wanting to do a photo shoot, involving what she described as “a large chalkboard”, I knew I needed to do something quickly. I have a small chalkboard, but not a large one. And with the amount of text she was requesting…large was definitely in order!
So I checked out my local crafty stores. No large chalkboard. At least, not one that was neutral. There are a lot of “special” chalkboards out there, but, if your photo shoot doesn’t call for a chalkboard in the shape of an arrow…or a bottle…or a sea bass…then you might just be out of luck.
So…I decided I could fix this my own self…with a little bit of creativity.
I purchased this at Michael’s – 40% off! This bad boy cost me about $12! And it’s an 11X14!
I liked the frame because it’s a neutral color, and it has some detail, but not too much!
I removed the glass, cleaned it, grabbed my can of chalkboard spray paint and gave the glass several thin coats of paint, allowing it to dry complete between coats.
Then I went about setting up for my photo shoot!
