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My Framed Cardboard Chalkboard from a Cereal Box

February 13, 2013 By Meegan 23 Comments

I like simple crafts. And if they don’t cost a lot of money, even better.  My Framed Cardboard Chalkboard from a cereal box fits both of those.

My Framed Cardboard Chalkboard

I found this lovely frame at the thrift store for 75 cents.  She is an oval metal frame, and with the right paint and additions I can find a place for her in our home.

After I painted the frame Hint of Olive from Ace Hardware, I was ready to make a cardboard chalkboard.

 I found a piece of cardboard just the right size (for this particular craft, I used our iHome box).

I then needed to paint the cardboard with primer.  Once the primer was dry I painted over it with my homemade chalk paint.

My Framed Cardboard Chalkboard

After the chalk paint was dry, I cut the shape to fit snug in my frame.

Now it doesn’t slide, bend, or bow.  So excited to hang up my new beauty!!

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I added a twine loop to the back by hot gluing it.  So easy!  Doesn’t she look great on our pantry?

My Framed Cardboard Chalkboard

Who would have thought a 75 cent frame could look so good??  I just love my Framed Cardboard Chalkboard!!  Now you can make a cute and trendy chalkboard from cardboard!!

P.S.  Our kids love homemade biscuits and gravy.  It is a meal ask for every time we are all together.  I tell them, “You buy the ingredients and I will make it.”  They have the ingredients, and I make it. SO delish!

 

I made My Framed Cardboard Chalkboard with a different thrifted frame to update and add a new texture. It doesn’t even look like a cereal box anymore, does it?

   I hope you try making a Framed Cardboard Chalkboard soon.  So easy and you can use your own creativity.

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Filed Under: crafting, refresh, thrifting Tagged With: crafting, crafts, DIY, Home decor, Thrifting, vintage

Comments

  1. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

    February 13, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    This is such a fun idea on a budget…looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 14, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Thank you LInda. I love your comments!!

      Reply
  2. Sherry says

    February 13, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    This chalkboard project turned out fabulous! I never thought of using cardboard for the chalk board part before. You are so smart and thrifty! Oh yes, btw, I absolutely love biscuits and gravy. Mmmmm.

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 14, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Why, thank you SO much Sherry! It was a fun project :)
      Make it a great day!

      Reply
  3. The Other Me says

    February 14, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    love the chalkboard next to the blue door. adorable saying too!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 14, 2013 at 5:01 PM

      Thank you!! I truly appreciate it.
      Happy Valentine’s Day!!

      Reply
  4. Britni says

    February 14, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    That’s such a great idea to use cardboard! And now I want biscuits and gravy…

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      Thanks Britni,
      You are so sweet!!
      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Barbara says

    February 15, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Very cute Meegan!

    Reply
  6. Jamie @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom says

    February 15, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    So cute! That would look great on the pantry door in my kitchen!
    ~Jamie

    Reply
  7. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    February 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Super, super cute, Meegan!! And now I’m craving biscuits & gravy!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 20, 2013 at 6:03 AM

      Thanks so much Kristi! Love that you like it. We must meet for biscuits and gravy some time!!

      Reply
  8. The Rosegarden in Malevik says

    February 16, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    really cute…….. a god job :)
    and do not miss….

    SATURDAY SHOWOFF

    it is FUN :)
    WELCOME
    Håkan ( The Roseman)

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 20, 2013 at 6:00 AM

      Thanks so much! I love your blog and your taste!!

      Reply
  9. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    February 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    The color’s perfect!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 20, 2013 at 6:00 AM

      Thanks so much Steph!! It was fun!

      Reply
  10. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    This is Super– Totally pinned this guy! What a great little project girl!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 20, 2013 at 5:56 AM

      Tahnks Jen! Love your comments and thanks for the pin!!

      Reply
  11. Karen Whitney says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Beauty is right! Who would have thought it was cardboard? Total genius :)

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      February 20, 2013 at 5:56 AM

      Thank you karen!! I hope you make one soon and share it with me.

      Reply
  12. Elizabeth Salmeron says

    August 14, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Great job! Do you recommend using primer before chalkboard paint?

    Reply
  13. Stacey says

    January 18, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    You smart little thing! It looks great and is so much safer than the one I made over a piece of glass once. That one had me shaking in my boots until I finally did away with it.

    Reply

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    […] she was dry, I sanded her edges for some aging.  It was a treat to use my Cardboard Chalkboard and my floating frames on the shelf.  I made the blue tulle wreath for our son’s wedding open […]

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