Puzzle Board to Chalkboard!!!
Save your old puzzle board and transform it into a chalkboard.
If you have kids you know what happens with puzzles… eventually puzzle pieces disappear and you are left with this:
There’s not much you can do about it, except throw out the puzzle. :(
However, if your puzzle comes with a puzzle board…. you can do this:
Puzzle Board to Chalkboard
Yes that’s right!!! You can transform it into a Chalkboard!!!
Pretty cool right??
Supplies:
– Puzzle board
– Puzzle board
– Chalkboard paint
– Regular paint
– Paint brush
– Sand paper
– Paint brush
– Sand paper
– Masking tape
Step #1:
Lightly sand your puzzle board.
Step #2:
Put masking tape around the sides of your puzzle board. This is to prevent the chalkboard paint from touching the sides when you are painting.
Step #3:
Paint your puzzle board with chalkboard paint. I gave mine two coats.
(Good thing I put masking tape on the sides… OUPS)
Step #4:
Once it’s dry take off the masking tape. Put some masking tape on the inside of the puzzle board to prevent your paint from touching the chalkboard.
Step #5:
Paint the sides of your puzzle board. I applied two coats, then I lighted sanded the sides again and then I applied a third coat.
Step #6:
Remove the masking tape as soon as you have finished painting the sides of the puzzle board.
Step #7:
Enjoy your Chalkboard!!
What do you think?
I know that Emanuelle found it quite lovely…
She was goofing around as I was taking pictures of the chalkboard. : )
Have a GREAT day!!
P.S. I’m linking at these Parties.
Love it! We must have a billion of those things. Of course I’m super OCD about keeping track of all the pieces, so we haven’t lost one yet! When we do… I could use that to write prices on when I sell my products at an event!
Shaping Up To Be A Mom
You’re my hero! Totally trying this as soon as I can!
Great upcycle and beautiful vignette to show it off, Christine!
This is fabulous! Great job, Christine!!! We have a particular puzzle that the girls just love that is missing some pieces. Right now it’s only 2 pieces, so I’m giving them a chance to resurface. But if they don’t, I am definitely doing this!!! Such a good idea, Miss Smarty!
That’s fabulous!! I’m going to have to try this out.. I’ve been wanting to make a chalk board for my son to draw on and this seems so simple and fun! Thanks for sharing!!
awesome idea! we have tons of old puzzle boards
Great idea! Love the face on your cutie too! Thanks for sharing at our Pinteresting Party.
Great idea! Love the face on your cutie too! Thanks for sharing at our Pinteresting Party.
Great idea! Love the face on your cutie too! Thanks for sharing at our Pinteresting Party.
Oh wow this repurposed project rocks!
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Cute idea, Christine! Because, really, what can you do with them once there are puzzle pieces missing. Makes for a great little chalkboard.
Very smart recycle! Plus you’ve given me another fun idea. Can’t wait to get started. Thanks so much for sharing at Etcetorize this week~
What a good idea!
SUPER idea…we have a ton of those. Good thinking! So glad you shared at Shine on Fridays!
Very clever remake and wonderful turned out, really nice.
What a great way of upcycling! I love finding new ideas for things!
That is a great idea of how to use the board! Love it!
Are you kidding me?? Best idea ever!!!
She is SOO cute! and what a great idea! We LOVE chalkboard paint! Thanks for sharing with us on “Strut Your Stuff Saturday!” We hope to see you next week! -The Sisters
Very nice, please link it up with me today at Wow Us Wednesday.
What a clever idea! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
Awesome way to reuse what you have!
I love how it looks like it’s framed. Clever way to reuse. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays!
Rachel
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Christine,
This is a great tutorial and fantastic idea. Your little one is super cute! Thanks so much for stopping by Creative Thursday this week. I couldn’t do these parties without you. Can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a wonderful weekend.
Michelle
Great idea and precious baby girl! I love this post! Featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee
Pinning this! Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Great idea! I love how it turned out!
Love the transformation!
Very cute idea. And adorable little girl at the end of the blog…lol.
That is pretty clever of you! I love seeing people reuse things, it really warms my heart. Kinda wish we had some of those puzzles lying around, but kinda too old for that haha! Maybe I can remember this trick in the future…
Oh and your lantanas are beautiful!! They are one of my favorite flowers, don’t see them around much. I got some last weekend and waiting for them to bloom all colorful :)
ok really you so rock and that sweet girl is so freakin cute!
Awesome idea. Missing puzzle pieces make horrible crutons, it turns out.
Such a good idea…I see these at goodwill all the time! and may have a few myself!
Great post. I found this through the Create and Inspire linky party. I linked in an attempt at meatballs.
Have a lovely week.
Such a great idea! Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Mondays! :)
Julie
What a great idea! stopping by via Tator Tots and Jello Linky. Thanks for sharing!