DIY chalk board

So I'm pretty excited about this post. I started the project Thursday and I'm finally done with the assistance of my parents! I have to give them credit because I did it at their house and my dad put it together. I'm helpless haha.

I have seen so many DIY projects and after chalk painting jaxens crib and frames (which I need to post) I ventured out to chalkboard paint. It's pretty simple.

I started with this dime piece of a painting 

I wanted something big so that way the kids could play with it to. It seriously comes up to hips. Not bad for a $10 thrift store purchase. Then I sought out chalk board paint.

$3.98 at Walmart... Not bad! 

Then I used some paint my parents had left over from their front door. In love with torquoise!!

Then I mixed the plaster of Paris in with the paint.

^^^^ $10 at Home Depot maybe?? Can't remember

Since I was at my parents my mom came up with this concoction so I wouldn't ruin any of her bowls. I'll post the chalk paint measurements in Jaxens crib post I promise!! 

After painting the frame my dad cut out some wood for me. I know a lot of people use the glass for the board but with a soon to be crawling baby I'm not too sure. Plus I accidentally stepped on the glass after outlining it. Fatty alert!! 

After super dad used his big ole electric saw, I spray painted the whole thing. Word to the wise, do it outside and not in the garage. Otherwise momma will get on to you. I sprayed that thing about 3 times and waited an hour after each time. The next day my dad stappled it in. Also you gotta prep it by rubbing chalk all over.

Then you're free to write what ever you want.

The lighting doesn't do her justice. The color is way brighter!

I spent like $14 all together. These things run like $50 on Etsy and I'm not down to pay that much! I hope this post has inspired you to bring out your inner creativity! 

.: 5 months new :.

 Here we are again. Another month older and so is Mommy. We are creeping up on your 1/2 birthday and I'm beyond excited!! You get more handsome everyday, I swear!!

We are weighing in at 17 pounds and 27" long!! Big growth spurt from last month! We aren't sitting up very well but super vocal! Laughing and talking to mommy and daddy all the time! We have tried rice, carrots, and peas. None of them are his favorite, but we're getting the spoon thing down. We loved our first Christmas and New Years together! Still in size 2 diapers. Scooting around, but not qute crawling. Love to cuddle with mommy. Sleeping 11 hours but this past week we've been getting up at 5am for feedings. As soon as I lay him down for bed, he rolls to his side. And when I go to wake him, he's on his belly. Just like momma:) 

All in all Jaxen you are a perfect baby. There is no doubt in my mind you were choosen for me!! I love you so much!