11 Awesome DIY Chalkboard Paint Projects

Chalkboard paint has opened up tons of possibilities for DIY'ers.

1. Framed Chalkboard

A great spot to start for novice DIY'ers, this framed chalkboard is cheap and simple. No spots to hang it on the wall? Attach magnets to the back and stick it on the frig for grocery notes.

2. Refrigerator Shopping List

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If you loved the last idea for frig, why not turn the whole front of the frig into a shopping list.

3. Labelled Dresser

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Holly Mathis came up with this clever idea to help her boys find their socks and t-shirts just a little bit easier.

4. Backsplash Chalkboard

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Can't decide on tile or stainless for a backsplash? Painting it up as a chalkboard is a smaller commitment, cheaper, and would be fun for notes and pictures.

5. Tracking Ingredients

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I rarely cook so it would be me to mix up ingredients for a recipe by selecting the wrong canister. Besides, I like the organized look.

6. On Your Own Time

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Time is overrated.

7. Drink List

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For alcohol enthusiasts out there consider turning a small wall into a chalkboard for drink lists.

8. Scratchpad Coaster

Continuing on with drinking these easy to make chalkboard coasters are sure to help guest keep track of their drink or allow them to play a game of tic-tac-toe.

9. Serving It Up

Not to dwell too much on the bar region, but this serving tray is fantastic.

10. Around The World

This chalkboard globe is one of the more unique ideas and yet so simple.

11. Play Time

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Chalkboards can be fun, so why not make something for kids.

Bonus Frame

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There's already one chalkboard frame on the list, but this one is so well done I had to throw it in on the list.