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Chalkboard Placemat {Dollar Crafts for Kids}

May 15, 2016 by Briana Carter

Dollar Craft for Kids - Chalkboard Placemat

I have become obsessed and caught up in the chalkboard craze- I have painted a handful of things in my home with a spray can of chalkboard paint. From glass to plastic plant pots to bedroom doors- It is easy to use, inexpensive, goes far, and packs a punch. So, that being said, I always have a can of it on hand for projects. I saw these really cool chalkboard placemats online that i knew my kids would love to play with but they were $10 a piece! I knew I could do better than that. I ran to Dollar Tree (one of my favorite stores) and grabbed a couple placemats from the housewares section. If you have a can of chalkboard spray paint already on hand this project is only $1! Or $2 if you want to add a box of chalk to it. These are fantastic for taking to the doctors office or while waiting at a restaurant. Make up a bunch to give as gifts with a box of white or colored chalk.

Dollar Tree Supplies:

  • Vinyl place mat

Other Supplies:

  • chalkboard paint
  • rubbing alcohol

Directions:
Remove sticker from place mat.
Rub down well with a napkin soaked in rubbing alcohol to remove residue and help the paint adhere better to the mat.

Placemat
Once dry place your mat outside on a large paper to protect area around it.

Chalk Board Paint
Spray with one light tack coat of chalkboard paint, allow to dry for 5 minutes.

Spray with Paint
Add 2-3 additional coats until well covered, drying for 5 minutes between each coat.
After final coat let your mat sit overnight before using.

Chalkboard Placemat

If you press very hard with chalk it may scratch chalkboard coating but it does hold up pretty well.

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Comments

  1. Becca says

    October 7, 2015 at 10:46 am

    I love this idea! I made it my feature for this week at the Wake Up Wednesay Linky Party. Thanks for sharing and I hope to see you again!

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