DIY chalkboard paint is easy, and GREAT for entertaining the kids…
We have three kids. And kids, at least OUR kids, love to *think* they are getting away with something. This is why God created chalkboard paint!
And this is also why we’ve latched on to chalkboard ideas and DIY chalkboard paint projects!
Check out more about our basement (seen below) here.
Truth be told, I loved a good DIY chalkboard paint project even before we had kids. In my first place, I proudly painted a prominent chalkboard wall in my kitchen, right by the wine fridge. That’s where I’d write my shopping list:
1. milk
2. bread
3. more wine for wine fridge…
After Dave and I got married, we bought another house, and we renovated the basement. Right around that same time, the newest member of the tribe arrived on the scene.
This was his first chalkboard wall…in a little nook under the stairs.
He loved it.
Then, we moved again. Another house, another DIY chalkboard paint project.
It was also a hit…
Surprise, surprise, we moved yet again, and this time, we thought, let’s skip the DIY chalkboard paint.
But, that thought didn’t last for long. We quickly went ahead and painted the chalkboard wall to end all chalkboard walls!
This sucker is 15′ long and 8′ tall. 120 square feet of graffiti-able heaven…any mischievous child’s dream.
And those sneaky little mischief-makers are having a blast.
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The Crowned Goat says
This wall is beyond fantastic! I bet your kids have tons of fun with it. Thanks so much for linking this up to our Something to Talk About Link Party. You're so creative and we look forward to what you link up each week 🙂 Hugs, Coco
Angie Forte says
Oh my! I'm sure the kids were in heaven! What an awesome idea!
Southern Couture says
I love this especially under the stairway with the table. Thanks for sharing at Motivational Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again next week.
Bethany from The Southern Couture
Maria Brittis says
Chalk boards is so cool, I wish I had this when my kids were small, now that they are big, there kids some day can have this.. Love if you share this on Fabulous Friday Party
Thanks
Maria
http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/fabulous-friday-party-time/
elaine @cookinandcraftin.com says
So cute!! and fun!! Hey I would love for you to stop by My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday Link Party and share your stuff!! http://www.cookinandcraftin.com/my-2-favorite-things-on-thursday-link-party-2/
Jess says
Such a neat idea! Love these!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Gentle Joy says
I like the under the stairs board… fun. 🙂
Carrie at Kenarry Ideas for the Home says
Love all these fabulous ideas for using chalkboard paint, Heather! Especially that cute little nook under the stairs. Thanks for sharing at Think and Make Thursday this week!
Our Pinteresting Family says
Love it! 🙂
Marie Blackburn says
A house isn't a home without a chalkboard wall for kids of all ages from 1 – 101. Yours is the Motherlode of all chalkboards – how fun is that!
Marie@The Interior Frugalista
Heather says
Thanks Jennifer, will head over now to check it out!
Jennifer Dawn Oliver Shelton says
Love this–especially the nook under the stairs. I'd love for you to share this at my weekly link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2014/09/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-106.html Hope to see you there!
Abbi says
That is really fun. We are in the process of building a home. I think I might need to consider a chalkboard wall somewhere.
Liz@ Infuse With Liz says
That's fun! I remember my daughter decorating a wall with markers once! This would have been a good idea for a creative outlet!
Katie Nathey says
Ooooh so many fun chalkboards especially the large wall one they have now! Can I come hang out at your house? lol.
Suzan Sweatman says
I've always had chalkboard wall sections – never an entire wall and I have to tell you I absolutely LOVE this idea !
Even though my kids are grown I'd love one anyway – loaded with recipes – and friends thoughts etc
Fabulous idea !
xoxo
Cathy Mini says
I am so envious of your chalkboard walls!!! They look darling–I have seen this done, and it really works well in your home!
Thanks for linking up to our Betwitchin Party! Be sure to come back every Sunday starting at 6am EST over at OurMiniFamily.com to link up your projects again!
~Cathy Mini~
Denise Murtha says
Sharing today on FB. Thanks for linking up at Share it Sunday!! Have a great week.
Christine says
Oh so fun!!!! Thanks for sharing Heather!!!
Deborah@Green Willow Pond says
Love chalkboard walls and yours is great! What a blast for the kiddos too. Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely week! ~Deborah
Rebecca Lopez says
I'm obsessed with chalkboards right now, love this. I wish I could paint a whole wall, but I'm not ready for the commitment yet. So for now I just keep building big chalkboards. 🙂 Thank you so much for linking this up to The Creative Collection Link Party.
Shonee Smith says
Love it! so much fun for kids. I will be featuring this on my favorite things Friday over at hawthorneandmain.com
Heather says
Thanks Shonee! Very excited to see it on your great site 🙂
Michelle Furlong says
Love it and such a great idea. They think they're getting away with being naughty. Have you had issues where they try drawing on other peoples walls??
daily diy says
This is great …Doing my first wall next week. NOT as big but using it for a "memo"/ menu board…Im excited and your post is very inspiring. Thank you!
Lauren @ Bless'er House says
I'm so with you! I loooove chalkboard paint. We have a little wall in our kitchen where I write our menu for the week and the lower part of the wall is where my daughter draws while I cook. They're awesome! And all of yours are so cute! That last one is any little kid's dream!
Marie Blackburn says
Visiting from the That DIY Party and your newest follower. I love your chalkboard wall – how lucky are your kids to have an entire wall devoted to creating! Wish I had thought of this when my kids were young. Love it!
Marie@The Interior Frugalista
Heather says
So honored to have you drop by Marie! Love your site!
Schulz Family says
visiting youi from the handmade hangout. love this. I do chalkboard everywhere too
Anonymous says
Heather, love all the pictures…great job…
Anonymous says
SO MUCH FUN! -Alanna
Heather says
Thanks doll 🙂
Amy says
Love the chalk board wall…how often do you have to repaint it?
Kelly Vizzini says
Love it Heather!
Kelly EHG says
Love it!!