chalkboard picture frames

I made these blackboard picture frames for my daughters beach wedding. We had a theme of blackboard and mason jars and this added a nice touch. You can really use them anywhere! My youngest stole one for her desk to jot down notes on.

Other uses that come to mind are to put in the bathroom to remind your children to wash their hands. Or in the kitchen to remind them to rinse their dishes.

I bought about 10 of these stand up plastic picture frames. I got these from Walmart for about $1.00/each.

I made up my blackboard paint by using 1 cup of flat paint (could be any color) and 2 tablespoons of unsanded grout.

Mix well.

And apply directly to the picture frame.

I added 3 coats. Let dry thoroughly between coats.

Here's a tip for you. I saw at JoAnns they were selling "gourmet" chalk with sharpened ends for double the price! I bought some real inexpensive color chalk and grabbed my pencil sharpener. It did a nice job and made it nicer to write with.

Ta.Da. Easy quick really convenient little blackboards for conveying messages. Nifty!

blackboard mason jars

For my daughters beach wedding, we have a theme of mason jars and chalkboard paint. So I had the idea to combine them as a wedding give away.

The idea was for guests to be able to write their names on their glasses to keep track of their drink. They would also be able to take it home.

I mixed up some chalkboard paint. I used 1 cup of flat latex paint with 2 tablespoons of unsanded grout. I mixed them in an old chinese take out container.

I cut the cloud shaped labels out of vinyl using my Brother Scan N Cut. It was standard shape that came with the machine. I then painted them with the chalkboard paint, giving each label two coats of paint.

After they dried, I attached them to the glass and then baked them in the oven at 350 for 45 minutes. After they cooled down, I put them in the dishwasher to make sure they were dishwasher safe. It worked like a charm, and our guests had a cool token of the wedding day.