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!