I was given a can of chalkboard paint a couple of years ago from a friend who had made her son a simple chalkboard. My daughter already had one on her easel, but for some reason I kept the paint. Little did I know that I would become fascinated with it. I recently saw a post about chalkboard nesting boxes at The Artful Parent. The kids had some nesting boxes that weren't used very much, so I covered them with chalkboard paint. They will be great for art supplies, but I also think they would be fun to use as stacking boxes with always changing designs. I could help Asher learn his shapes, for example, by drawing triangles, squares, ovals, etc. and having him match up the correct sides. Anyway, I got so inspired that I came up with the idea to turn a couple of old Melissa and Doug refrigerator magnet boxes into travel chalkboards!! I am thrilled with them.
Since these projects, I have found several other great ideas for chalkboard paint.
1) A chalkboard mural from Family Fun.
2) A clipboard for household organization.
3) A great wall calendar and a couple other ideas at Martha Stewart.
My mind is swirling with the possibilities. Watch out friends and family... you just might be getting some sort of chalkboard for your next birthday! Please share your chalkboard paint projects!!
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