A handmade kitchen blackboard !!

Hello dear readers,

Today I’ll show you how to make a little blackboard for your kitchen, where to write down  the menu for the day , a short shopping list or any ideas that you may come up with, while cooking for the familyJ

You need a   piece of light wood, ideally with a frame. I bought mine from an arts and crafts shop, at a very low price.

Step 1: Paint the surface you want to use as your blackboard with some blackboard paint.  When it dries out,

Step 2: Paint the frame with the colour that suits your kitchen or the room you are going to use it at.

Step 3: Use some paper napkins with interesting   patterns and words and cut out the parts you like.

Step 4: Use some decoupage glue to stick the patterns and words to place. I used the words coffee and coffee house, plus a tiny butterfly and some equally tiny flowers. After the glue dries, you should apply a coat of special varnish on it, to make your decoupage look better and last longer.

Step 5: to give your blackboard a more quirky look, you can add a small decorative detail. I chose a little wooden house, which I painted white and decorated using some decoupage. Then, I used some PVA glue to stick it on the side of my blackboard. 

Step 6: Use a piece of chalk to write down your first note!

I made my little blackboard yesterday and after I finished it, I remembered that I had an interesting piece of wood somewhere in the house that I could use to make another blackboard. This one will be used on the balcony. I’m planning to place it  among my little colourful pots when the good weather arrives.

So here it is!

 I chose some bright yellow colour, plus a cute little wooden rabbit. I finished it off with some painting. I added some flowers and leaves to place my rabbit at a spring setting. I like this one, because it reminds me of Easter which is approaching and of more decorative makes that lie ahead!!

I hope you liked my ideas and that I have inspired you to try something similar :)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Till next time,

Tina