How you make a gorgeous magnetic chalkboard

Go to a regional opshop and find the old pictures in frames, tucked into the dusty corner.

Pull it apart, if painted just double check if person is famous now, otherwise discard...

Choose your most gaudy golden frame, bigger the better.

Find a lovely chap to cut you a piece of steel. This was Tony's computer's CPU (in a former life). Lightly sand it and ensure it fits in your frame.

Spray with primer - I used SLS Etch Primer "rust guard" by White Knight.

Spray with Black Chalk Board Paint and when dry, reinsert.

Stick on your magnets, add your chalk and be photographed!

Hang it on the wall for notes and messages and PLAY.

I'm using this tomorrow at a wedding...

[current mood] Soundtracks for USA Road Trips & Cajun Pork Ribs

Comments

[Sasha]

What a fantastic idea! I was tempted by the spray chalk board paint at the hardware this week, but the magnetic backing instead of wood is sheer brilliance! :D Love the gilded frame too!

[jo]

GREAT idea!!!! I've used the chalk boards quite a bit but the magnets and the cool frame-smashing idea!!!! thanks for the inspiration!!!!

[Natalija]

Glad to be of inspiration to you both Jo and Sasha. Thanks for your comments xx