Lately I have been doing a bunch of stuff to try and organize my life and my house as I've realized having chidren requires organization. I may even get a second diaper bag as was recomended to me so that one is always ready to go. Anyway, back to the chalkboard. I took an old picture frame that bought for $1 from a yard sale. I cut out a piece of thin wood that slid in the back where the picture would go and put the back back on the frame. I got a small bottle of chalkboard paint a Michaels and with my 40% off coupon it was only about $2. It took the whole bottle because I forgot to prime the wood firt. SO, remember use primer first on the wood or the wood will absorb the paint too much. Make sure you change directions each time yo put a new coat of paint on. I sanded it also between layers so that it ended up being nice and flat versus streaky from the bristles. Let it sit 24 hours before you use it. Then use loose chalk dust and rub it all over the surface to prime the chalkboard. Use a wet cloth to clean it.
