INSPIRE: Chalk It Up!

Due to the fact that it is back to school season, I thought it would be the appropriate time to share chalkboard inspirations. Ever since chalkboard paint became available in craft and hardware stores everywhere, I have been obsessed! I re-painted my office desk, drawing easel, tables, placemats, napkin rings and other party decor to resemble chalkboards. If you would like to see one example of how I used chalkboard paint, it is located at the very bottom of this post.

The chalkboard "look" can be achieved in many ways by using products such as a vinyl decal, label sticker, spray paint, brush on paint, craft paint, marker, powder, fabric, ink or contact paper. There is also a DIY tutorial about how to make chalkboard paint. Plus instead of traditional black, you can also choose from a variety of color tints. Below is a collection of chalkboard inspired ideas that could easily be incorporated into any special occasion. Leave a comment to tell everyone how you like to Chalk It Up!

Photo Sources:
{1.} Chalkboard "photo props" - Wedding Bee/Etsy Seller PlayingGrownUp
{2.} Chalkboard "centerpieces" - Etsy Seller MonkeysOnTheRoof and Style Me Pretty
{3.} Chalkboard "invitations" - Paper + Cup and Etsy Seller emilyedsondesign
{4.} Chalkboard "backdrops" - Eric Roth Photography, Frilly Milly Events, Bird's Party, Mon Tresor
{5.} Chalkboard "candles" - re-nest and Sundance
{6.} Chalkboard "glasses" - Recycled Bride, Southern Living, Bird's Party and Etsy Seller ModernMadness
{7.} Chalkboard "napkin rings" - Etsy Seller sierrametaldesign and Incredible Things
{8.} Chalkboard "menus" - Emily Baker, Hey Gorgeous and ps paper
{9.} Chalkboard "place settings" - Design Sponge and Styles of Sydney
{10.} Chalkboard "place/name cards" - Etsy Seller SouthHouseBoutique, Home Interior Design and create my event
{11.} Chalkboard "table numbers" - Etsy Seller Cherie Chic and the knot
{12.} Chalkboard "objects" - Sweet Tooth and reclaimed marketplace


Go view my SEW CUTE Sock Monkey Party to see even more chalkboard ideas!

Below is just one example of how I used CHALKBOARD PAINT to CREATE a tablesetting for my FALL Dining Room tablescape...