Chalkboards. Wipe Boards. Magnet Boards. All a means of communication — with versatility & creativity! I favor chalkboards — check out my oversized kitchen chalkboard! Anywho, I thought I’d share a super easy and fun Plywood Chalkboard with you today.
Supplies for Plywood Chalkboard:
Dremel 4000 or Jigsaw
Sheet of Plywood (we used 1/4″)
Sandpaper or Sanding Sponge
Spray Paint Primer
Chalkboard Paint
Paint Brush or Roller
Drill
Twine or Ribbon
Step One: Create a template for the outline of your chalkboard. You can add some fun edges or keep it square, whichever you prefer.
Step Two: Trace or sketch the outline of your template onto the plywood with a pen or pencil.
Step Three: Cut your chalkboard out from the plywood using a Dremel or Jigsaw. We used our Dremel for this project since it’s so versatile. It has some pretty fun attachments too!
Step Four: Once you’ve completed cutting your board out, you’ll want to put the sand paper bit on the Dremel If you’re not using a Dremel, use sandpaper or a sanding sponge to clean up your edges.
I like to finish the job up with a fine sand paper too — for smooth edges.
Step Five: Use your drill to make holes in board for your twine or ribbon.
Step Six: Prime (I used a spray paint primer) and paint. For the pictured chalkboard I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Napoleonic Blue. Use a chalk paint of your choice, especially if you’re wanting to use this as a chalkboard.
If you don’t want to use this as a chalkboard, use acrylic paint and add a vinyl monogram, quote, etc.
Simply string your twine or ribbon and hang! This would look great on a wreath, on a pantry door, etc. Oh the possibilities!
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Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
These are too adorable! I need one of those Dremels — so fun! 🙂
Kelly says
Hi Ali! It’s a pretty snazzy tool 🙂 Hope you’re ahving a great week. HUGS!
Pat says
Cute! I like the scrolly edges… makes it stand out!
We have a dremel…I’ve never used it. The Honey uses it for stuff…but I have no idea what!
Kelly says
Hi Pat! Thanks so much for loving on my project. The dremel is a fantastic tool to have around the house! You might want to chat with your honey 😉
Laura@FoodSnobSTL says
I would love to make one of these for the baby’s bedroom door. It will say “shhhhhhh asleep” 🙂
Loved getting to hang out with you this weekend. Have fun at BlogHer!
Kelly says
Laura! That would be an adorable sign for the baby’s bedroom door. Too cute!!! It was a blast getting to hang out with you as well. Thanks for assisting in coordinating the event too. Have a great week! I’m pretty sure BlogHer will be a blast 🙂
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says
those are really cute Kelly! love your color choices too!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Jessica! Have a great week. xo
Tonia@TheGunnySack says
I love it! I have a Dremel…actually I have 2 Dremels and I’ve never tried either one! But now I really want to try them out.
Kelly says
Hi Tonia! You have TWO Dremels and haven’t used either? Girl… what are you waiting for? Let me know what you think!
karen Weight says
So cute! I have been wanting to make something with chalkboard paint. Love this idea!! Thanks for sharing:)
Kelly says
Hi Karen! Thanks so much for stopping by and loving on my project. Have a fabulous week.
Hilani-Handmade by H says
Super great Kelly! I’m on a Chalk Paint kick now too. 🙂
Kelly says
You’re so sweet, Hilani! Chalk Paint is pretty much addictive 🙂
Bliss says
I like ’em both and I’m thinking how easy it looked using the dremel to cut them out.
~Bliss~
Kelly says
Thanks, Bliss! Did you pick up a Dremel yet?
Megan says
Love it! What a fun project. It looks great! Megan
Kelly says
Hi Megan! Thanks so much for loving on my project. I hope you’re having a fantastic week. xo
Rhiannon-Baked In The South says
love these! Would love to have you link up to our party!
http://baked-inthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/07/made-it-by-monday-link-party_31.html
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Rhiannon for stopping by and loving on my chalkboards 🙂 HUGS!
Tanya says
I love your chalkboard!! Can we really have enough? no way!
Hugs, Tanya 🙂
Kelly says
Exactly! Can we have enough?? Thanks for stopping by, Tanya! HUGS!
Kim @ Tiaras and Bowties says
Love the shape of your chalkboards! Thinking about chalk boards a bit this week… perhaps it’s fate! Thanks for linking at tip toe thru tuesday!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Kim! Great minds think alike! Have a fantastic week 🙂 HUGS!
Tonya from Chirping with Excitement says
This is great! I really enjoy reading your blog. 🙂 Tonya
Kelly says
Awwww. Well, thanks so much Tonya! I trust you’re having a fabulous week. HUGS!
Christine says
What do I thnk? I think it’s FABULOUS!!! On a side note.. I gotta get myself a Dremel!
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Kelly says
LOL! Thanks for loving on my project! Buy a Dremel… you won’t be disappointed. HUGS!
Kathy says
Great tutorial and would make nice gifts. Stopping by to say Hi from the blog hop. Come visit sometime, tea is cold and no shoes are required. Kathy B. http://www.southernmadeintheshade.blogspot.com New follower
Kelly says
Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂 Have a fabulous end to your week! Hugs.
Nici ~ Posed Perfection says
I love this. Such a simple statement piece. Great job! Have a wonderful week!
~Blessings, Nici
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Nici! Have a blessed week. Hugs.
Jennifer says
Sooo cute and you make it look so easy! I need one of those drimel tools!
Jennifer
Kelly says
Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂 It is pretty easy — and you’ll love the dremmel!! Have a lovely week. Hugs.
JaneEllen says
Where can we get the templates for those shapes you make for the chalk boards? The curves make them look really nice. Would you be willing to share where you got the shapes? Would sure appreciate it. Love all you do, your projects and blog.
We’ve had a Dremel for years but don’t have all the new attachments available now. Enjoy your great little tool. I liked it as I could control it, not too heavy for me with arthritic hands. Have fun
Hannah Karcher says
Hello!
I am not a very crafty person, so I am new to all of this. My boyfriend and I are buying our first house together and it’sw a huge deal to him that he has a man cave in our garage…(typical guy!) My question is, can I put chalk board paint on the ply wood and it look good when you write on it?? He loves football and I wanted to paint one wall with chalkboard paint so he could do football drafts and trades, things like that on it! Any tips would be appreciated, thanks so much!