Even with all of the modern technology — computers, the Internet, smart phones — it can still be a struggle to keep your everyday chores organized. Sometimes all you need is an old-fashioned to-do record and a easy check-off system. There’s something about that ritual — roughly physically crossing your targets off — that can leave someone feeling. But business doesn’t need to come at the price of design or style. If the prosaic choices at the big-box stores leave something to be desired, you can make your own chalkboard to-do list in a day.
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This piece of wood was once a back panel to a little cabinet. The cabinet is now falling apart, but with projects like that you can still get use out of older furniture.
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This chalkboard has a very simple design with rustic touches. By repurposing a sheet of scrap wood, you can increase the unpolished charm. Include dotted lines if you see yourself making lists. Keep this chalkboard in the kitchen to readily increase the supermarket or at the craft area for noting needed equipment. But the board can be used for fun too. Draw doodles onto it or leave candies messages to loved ones.
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Materials:
scrap of woodblack chalkboard paintsponge brushpainter’s taperulerpencilwhite paint penthree cup hooks (eye hooks work too)jute twinechalk
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1. Wash your scrap piece of wood board. Use a ruler and pencil to mark the dimensions of the chalkboard. The wood in the example has a 2-inch border around the edges. Stick painter’s tape along the marked boundaries to make a fresh edge.
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2. Utilize the sponge brush to apply a coat of chalkboard paint. Let it dry, then apply another three to four coats or until you are satisfied with the paint policy.
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Once the paint is completely dry, remove the tape.
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3. Using a white paint pen, mark dotted lines on the chalkboard. Let dry.
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4. Along the top of the board, screw in 2 cup pins spaced equally apart.
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5. Screw at a third cup hook on the front of the board (to hang the chalk from).
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6. Cut a length of jute twine to hang the chalk. Tie one end of the twine to the hook on the front of the board. Attach a piece of chalk to the opposite end.
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7. Cut another piece of twine and knot the ends. Hook the chalkboard on the twine and hang in an perfect location, such as the office or kitchen.
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This job would also make a unique housewarming present or a present for a young couple. When setting up a new home, a little bit of organizational help, especially a stylish chalkboard, can be a welcome addition.
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How to Produce a Chalkboard Tabletop
