Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Chalkboard Paint

Is there anything that has not been painted with chalkboard paint these days? Pinterest is full of chalkboard paint ideas. And I love the look of it, but I don’t love painting with it. It’s hard to get it smooth when you brush it on, and not everything can be taken out side for spray painting. It might be too large for example. I began to wonder if I could find chalkboard paper or vinyl and guess what, I did! There is chalkboard contact paper and is easy to use. There is a grid on the backing for easy cutting of straight lines. It can be cut into any shape you want and then removed when you want to. I found mine online, just google it and you will find many sources.

Here is one project I have used it for; Mason jar lid labels.


If you are using your jars for dry storage you may want to label them. I put my labels on the top of my coffee jars.


Mason jar lids, or canning lids, come in two parts. This can be annoying when using them on dry storage items so I glued them closed after applying my chalkboard contact paper.


Then, using a white liquid chalk marker, I wrote on my labels. The marker is wet erasable so it won't rub off with day to day use of the jars; however, regular chalk works fine on this paper. Don’t use this type of marker on brushed on chalkboard paint, or a regular chalk board, it won’t remove completely. I found my liquid chalkboard marker at Hobby Lobby. I also tried using a chalk pencil used in sewing. It doesn't wipe off very easily, and you can get a fine point for small writing. I wouldn't try using it on a daily list but for areas you don't want to rub off it would be good.  



We have been updating our kitchen some, more about that later, but here is another project I tried the chalkboard contact paper on; my cabinet doors. I didn’t want to commit to painting them in case I didn’t like the look of chalkboard paint. With the contact paper I can just peel it off when I want. I used the chalk ink marker for 'Costco' and 'Groc' so they won't accidentally be erased. Regular chalk is used for the rest of the list.


I really love the way it looks so it’s a keeper!



The chalk and an eraser are out of sight under the bottom of the cabinet for easy retrieval attached there with Velcro.
What are some projects you could use chalkboard contact paper on?


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18 comments:

  1. Connie, thank you for that info! I had been thinking about a chalkboard paint project. Now I will just go right to the paper! Your cupboards look great, and how convenient! My shopping list is a litter of paper scraps everywhere, each with 2-3 items on them. Gotta do something about that like you did!

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    1. I love it for my list, and the chalk is handy too.

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  2. Hi Connie! I received your email and want to thank you for the invite! I do love to link up when I know I'll have time to visit the other blogs who also link up! I think it's funny how you found my blog through sites that I'm not familiar with...but that's how this wonderful online world works...isn't it?!? I'll be looking forward to linking up with you because life with grandchildren is the BEST!

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  3. OH...I forgot...I love your chalkboard tips!

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    1. Well thanks! I hope to see you on Say It Saturday and Wow Us Wednesdays.

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  4. Hi Connie! Thank you for visiting my blog! I'm so happy to meet you! I really like your blog!
    I think that the chalkboard cupboard doors are really cool! Your stencilling above the sink is so pretty! I'll have to try some chalkboard projects. Now, I'm following you, of course, and I'll have to "catch up", by reading your previous posts! I will certainly join your linky party! It'll be fun! Thank you!
    Be blessed!
    Linda @ Grandmalay's Daydreams

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    1. Thanks for following me! Woohoo! I'm going to eventually do a post about that design over my sink. Stay tuned!

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  5. This is a wonderful find. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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    1. You bet; if anyone finds it in a store I would like to know. I've asked around here and no one has it.

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  6. Chalkboard contact paper?! I am going to have to go searching. Thanks for linking up to Titus 2 Tuesdays on Cornerstone Confessions!

    Kathy

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  7. Love these tips! Very informative about the chalkboard markers. I too was thinking about those chalk pencils used in sewing. And I love how you hid your chalk and eraser under the cabinet!

    :)

    Linda

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    1. I love the hiding spot as well. This is such a good alternative to the paint which is really stinky! Make sure to get the quality paper. I've tried chalkboard paper from the dollar store and it's not so great...

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    2. Good point about quaily,I have wondered about it holdin up. So far so good. I do write gently with the chalk.

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  8. I had no idea they made chalkboard contact paper! Thanks for this! Great idea on a cabinet! It looks awesome! So cool! Thanks for sharing this great post on Saturday Show & Tell @ Cheerios and Lattes last week! :) Hope to see you again this weekend! :)
    Mackenzie

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  9. There is chalkboard contact paper sold in hobby lobby. Great idea on the cupboard.

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    1. Really? That's good to know. I did check with the one here and they didn't have it then. Thanks for letting us know that, I love Hobby Lobby!

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