Hi Friends! I have thing for chalkboards and chalkboard paint. Chalkboards don't have to be black or green anymore. There's a bevy of beautiful colors out there. You can use chalkboard spray paint or find it as an acrylic or latex paint.
Rust-oleum makes a latex paint that can be tinted in a dozen different shades including raspberry, peapod, periwinkle and garnet. I used garnet for this "I Love You" chalkboard frame project. This is a good gift the "kids" can make to give Dad for Valentine's Day *wink wink*.
Supplies: wooden frame from Michaels ($1), quick grip glue, chalk ink or white chalk, Rust-olem chalkboard paint, conversation hearts candy and a photo to put in the frame.
Paint the frame red. It will probably take two coats.
I had my kids write their names with a chalk ink pen (available at Michael's). I've found that when I am writing letters the chalk ink is easier to use then regular chalk.
The neat thing about that latex paint is that if you mess up with the chalk ink, you can just use a damp rag to clean up the "oops" and redo.
Next step, mess with the conversation hearts to see where you want to place them and how you like the colors to go together.
Here's mine pre-glue.
Glue action shot.
I wrote "We heart You" at the top.
Use the little square that came in the frame as a template to trim your photo.
I'll admit I tried to find the best looking candy hearts that I could.
All ready for Valentine's Day gift giving!
Linking up here.
Jessica @ Two Shades of Pink says
This is such an adorable idea! I love the color and my kids would have a blast with this!
Katie says
So sweet, I love it!!! I just got some chalkboard paint to make the other one you did now I need to get colored chalkboard paint so I can make this one too.
Gwynn@Gwynn Wasson Designs says
Super cute!!
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says
This is adorable, Malia. I love the color you chose… who knew you could get colored chalkboard paint?! Love it!
aubrey says
Such a great color and an adorable project! I love conversation hearts too :)
Theanne Crossett says
I like this project…the candy hearts brought back memories from long, long ago! What a sweet gift for Dad!
Candace says
Aw! That is so sweet!
Katie at Eye Spy DIY says
Very cute. Love the conversation hearts.
Jerri says
Love your frame! Very cute!
Rachael@Lovely Crafty Home says
What a cute idea, thanks so much for linking up!
Holly L says
This is simply sweet. I love those chalk ink pens!