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DIY Chalkboard with Cut It Out Frames

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I absolutely LOVE frames, pictures and DIY Chalkboards.  I feel like they allow me to leave pieces of history around the house — whether in the form of a picture or in an amazing old quote.  So when I was recently asked to work with Cut It Out Frames on a review and giveaway, I was thrilled!  I saw their frames at SNAP and loved them.  Here’s my stash… and they’re all fabulous!

My stash of Cut it Out Frames! Love.Balboa 16×20 | Brooklyn 8×10 | Newport 5×7 (2)
Chandler 5×7 | Chandler 4×6 | Grace (Oval) 4×6

I wanted to do a gallery wall with the bottom six, but with the holidays quickly approaching, life is a little cray-cray, so I couldn’t make it happen.  I decided to go with the other project I had in mind, using the 16×20 Balboa frame to make a DIY Chalkboard using a thin plywood and one of the Cut It Out Frames for my work room!  The process is very similar to my DIY Kitchen Chalkboard, except I painted the frame.

DIY Chalkboard using Plywood and a Cut It Out Wood Cutout at livelaughrowe.comI love how the pop of yellow contrasts with the black chalkboard!  Let’s take a quick look at how I put this together in just a few easy steps! Are you ready?

The cut out of the frame is 16×20, so I started by cutting out my thin plywood (a little under 1/4″ thick) to fit into the frame.

DIY ChalkboardI painted the chalkboard with a chalkboard paint from Lowe’s (not pictured), then moved onto priming and painting the frame.  I decided to prime the frame so that the color would be true to color I chose.  Without the primer, the yellow was muted and that’s not what I was going for.

Priming the FrameI applied three coats of a dark yellow acrylic paint to ensure even coverage and the bright yellow I was looking for.

Painting the FrameI did sand the edges and add a little brown watered down acrylic paint to the trim to add a little dimension as well.  That’s it!  I think it turned out pretty fabulous and adds a pop of sunshine in the room.

DIY Chalkboard with Cut It Out Frames at livelaughrowe.comCloser Look at DIY Chalkboard using plywood and a wood cutoutI love having it in my creative space now!  I think it might become an inventory board for my shop…  we’ll see!  The room does seem to be getting smaller and smaller… haha!  I know that’s not possible, I think the problem is I’m getting more and more crafting supplies and I have less room to store it!  Maybe I can convince the hubs to finish the basement in 2014 for a larger work space!  {cross your fingers with me, okay?}

Happy Crafting!

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  2. Teresa Payne says

    Thanks for the giveaway! I homeschool my son and these would be a perfect addition to our little classroom.

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  3. Andrea D. says

    I have a chalkboard print that I’ve been wanting to frame for my daughter. Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize. Happy Holidays!

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  7. Trista Hevey says

    I would gift this to my mom by helping her create a gallery wall in her home! she’s love this.

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  9. Lauren A. says

    I’ve been dying to do a colorful gallery wall in my new apartment. White walls are so plain!

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  17. Tracey K says

    I would love to dec’d also orate our new spare bedroom with some of these frames! I’d also like to make some gifts!

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  18. Rachel says

    I love these! I’m planning to put up a gallery wall surrounding our TV in the living room. I’m in the hunting and gathering phase right now. 🙂

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  23. June says

    Love your chalkboard!!!! Would definitely make a chalkboard – thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  26. Angela says

    LOVE cut it out frames! They would be perfect for the gallery wall I’ve been wanting to put together in my living room!!

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  28. Liz Johnson says

    We took new family portraits and I have a big, empty wall. I would love some of those gorgeous frames to make a family picture wall!

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  32. Joy says

    I love the shape of these frames! I’d love to use them to remake my pantry. I’ve got the cutest food pictures to go in them and have been looking for frames like these. Adorable!

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  33. Marcie S. says

    Just ordered some of their smaller frames and love them! This chalk board idea is great!

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  39. Kim Moede says

    I love this tutorial, I can’t wait to try making a chalkboard for my daughters room!

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