It’s time for another fun, monthly blog hop–featuring 10 of our favorite creative bloggers! This month’s theme is all things CHALKBOARD, and we just know you’ll have a blast with these projects. We’d love for you to pin our collage below, check out my Hexagon Chalkboard and then go see all the other fabulous projects created by some of our friends!
To see each fantastic Chalkboard Project up close, join the Blog Hop!
1 • Lolly Jane sharing a Chalkboard Calender2 • Thirty Handmade Days with an Anniversary Idea + Collection of Printable Chalkboard Tags3 • Six Sisters Stuff sharing a Cheap and Easy Kids Chalkboard Table4 • Landee See Landee Do sharing a Hexagon Chalkboard5 • Little Miss Momma sharing a Jumbo Chalkboard Tutorial6 • Or So She Says sharing a Vintage Ruler-Framed Chalkboard Sign7 • Eighteen25 sharing a Super Simple XL Chalkboard8 • Capturing Joy sharing a Kids Chalkboard Wall Art 9 • Simply Kierste sharing her Chalkboard Binder Labels10 • Your Homebased Mom sharing a Chalkboard Party Backdrop
You can click the button above to check out our past projects.
One of the things I love most about this 10 Bloggers blog hop is that it gets my creativity going! The theme is chosen and then I get to stretch myself to create something within that theme. I am so glad for this month’s theme of “chalkboard” because it spurred me to create something that I absolutely love and love having in my home… this Hexagon Chalkboard! It’s gigantic but you wouldn’t need to make it this big if you didn’t want to. I just wanted to upcycle this board I had used on my Christmas mantel this past year. It’s always a bonus to use things you already have on hand, right? And I’ve been looking and looking for somewhere to do a hexagon pattern in my house… I’m loving it right now!
So here is what I did to make it…
STEP ONE: I painted my board (it’s 1/2 inch MDF. A perfect smooth surface for this project). I just used regular craft paint and painted it Delta Ceramcoat’s “Hippo Grey” but did the edges white for interest.
STEP TWO: Use stencil to paint hexagon pattern along top and bottom of board. Since I’m a big believer in “using what you’ve got” I figured out how to create a hexagon stencil and cut it out on my vinyl machine. You know, because I HAVE a vinyl machine. I realize, of course, that not everyone has one so I have included a download at the bottom of this post for you to print out and use if you want to make your own stencil by hand cutting it with an exacto knife. If you don’t want to do that but still want the stencil I am adding it to my Etsy shop for purchase & you can view that listing HERE.
I wanted this to be a bright & fun piece so I picked some bright colors… Americana’s “Desert Turquoise,” FolkArt’s “Podge Yellow,” Delta’s “White,” and Americana’s “Spiced Pumpkin.” I’m in pretty intense love with orange right now so that was a must-have.
I painted the hexagons in no particular pattern. I didn’t want it to be too “patterny” you know?
I then removed the stencil and touched up the spots where I had totally botched it and we were all set!
STEP THREE: Sand the edges, you know, just for fun!
STEP FOUR: Apply this magical stuff that will turn any surface into a chalkboard!!! I found this at my local Hobby Lobby but I’m guessing it’s readily available at most craft stores. Just makes sure you follow the directions. You need to apply it in one direction, allow that to dry for at least one hour. Then apply it in the other direction and allow to dry for at least one hour (I let mine dry overnight).
Then you need to “season” your surface by going over it entirely with the side of a piece of chalk. Erase the entire board with a cloth or chalk eraser and you’re all set!
DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! Unless, of course, you want whatever you write first on the board to be on the board forever. And I mean forever.
STEP FIVE: And this is by far my favorite part of this chalkboard… attach an upside-down drawer pull (mine is from Home Depot and it’s from the Martha Stewart line) as a chalk holder!!!
I love how that turned out so much I could cry.
STEP SIX: Hang it up in the house in a highly visible spot and write whatever the heck you want on it!
This is where it is in my house. It’s the perfect spot because you can see it coming in from the garage (as seen from this angle here, that’s the basement door there) or from the front door. So no matter where people are entering the house they will be able to see any important messages written there.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out all of the other fabulous chalkboard projects from the 9 other creative bloggers this month!
Oh, and here is the hexagon pattern download I promised you!
Right click and save it to your computer.
Print
Make sure to PIN THIS IMAGE where it’s handy while you go grab your supplies!
love, love, love!!! pretty sure I shed a tear over the upside down drawer pull as well!
You had me at hexagon. I DIED when I saw your picture. In heaven over here…..so what are the chances I can just pay you to make me one? Pretty pretty please? 🙂 xo
So cute!! My fave project of the whole hop! I agree with Jen… the upside down drawer pull was genius!!!
I’m with Jen, that drawer pull is genius!!!! You are so clever, and those hexagons are pretty fabulous. I’ve loved getting my creative juices flowing from the themes, too!
You are your easy crying, get a grip, Lan (; I kid, I kid. Love this, friend! So cheery, just like you! xoxox
This is such a great chalkboard! I love the hexagon pattern and the colors you chose are perfect! Pinned!
Oh my gosh. This is mind-blowingly beautiful. I love the color palette you chose for the hexagons, and how generous of you to share that stencil with us.
Had fun joining you ladies for the blog hop this round, representing Or So She Says! Happy weekend to you, Landee!
Warmly,
Lauren
The Thinking Closet
Cutest ever! Do you have a Cricut or a Silhouette? I have a Cricut & was hoping that’s what you have… 🙂 How exactly did you create the vinyl stencil?
Love the hexagon pattern and the color combo. Love, love the door handle as the chalkholder!!
Any tips on hanging that piece of MDF on the wall?