Family Chalkboard

CREATE a large family chalkboard from a picture frame with pockets!

Items needed:

chalkboard vinyl found HERE .

Large picture frame without glass, any size works!

Scissors and packaging tape to seal the back of the frame.

One 10 year old Boy who loves to build!

chalk and eraser(damp cloth works best).

Fabric and interfacing for pockets

Constructing the POCKETS:

You will need fabric and interfacing to make pockets to store chalk and eraser. (Pockets measure 8" X length of frame).

For pockets- make two long tubes using two fabrics right sides together with interfacing on back of fabrics. Sew along both horizontal edges. Leave both ends open for turning. Place fabrics together, sew one edge for bottom of pockets.

I divided the vertical fabric into five pockets. I glued the pockets to the vinyl with a high temperature glue gun. I prefer vertical stripes, it makes a easy guide for dividing the pockets.

Constructing Frame:

A picture or cardboard picture from frame that works well with contact paper

Cover your board with chalkboard contact paper or chalkboard vinyl.

If you are using vinyl, use packaging tape to secure vinyl firmly into place.

Table knife for moving staples up and down.

I used a very large frame with a cardboard picture that was not being used, any second hand stores would be a great place to find a suitable frame! We took the glass out and placed it on top of a desk, which will be used to make a desk top cover with old photos under the glass.

A great project to make with your kids!

Enjoy!