how to make small chalkboard tags

Greetings! I'm MeganDVD from Beauty in the Attempt, and I couldn't be more excited to be guest posting for my "Blog Mom" Gail. I adore everything Gail does, so I jumped at the opportunity to share a craft that is "Gail-worthy." I chose to take 2 elements that we { Gail and I} love: free "junk" & chalkboard paint. I will admit that the driving force behind this idea was that I have yet to incorporate chalkboard paint into my little world. I know it is sooo 2010, but I would be I fooling myself if I was not longing for a little chalkboard in my life. Trust me...you will think it is brilliant too. Have a million of these little babies hanging around in a kitchen drawer? Well now you can do something with them....something that is so simple, cheap, and brilliant.

Once you gathered a few here and there over the next few days, weeks, or months..add a little paint to them...a little chalkboard paint.

And you will have the cheapest, most adorable chalkboard tags ever. 🙂 Just look...

There are just a million things you can do with these.

From making your bill basket as cute as it can be..even if it does have to store your bills.

To a delightful way to bring your sweets to your neighbor's party.

To tagging that thoughtful something in the most unique way.

And of course...as the icing on a present from you to your special someone.

Now let's say you don't have countertop samples cluttering up a drawer. Well, you know where you can find them.. at any homestore {favorite places of Gail might I add}. And trust me, if you make nice with the kitchen/bath associate...they will probably supply them for you with as many as you like..for FREE.

But what if you don't have chalkboard paint? Well here is an even more darling secret: use a chalkboard wet erase pen {available at Hobby Lobby so grab that 50% off coupon before you go out which will make it around $3 with taxes}.

This pen will work like magic because as long as you work on a flat, non-textured surface..you will have a tag to use at your delight. After writing on the tag just wash it off with a wet rag. Think of all the colors and the possibilities.

So there you have it...my most brilliant craft idea. I hope it was "Gail-worthy" to share with all her lovely readers. 🙂 Hehehe.

Thank you Blog Momma! 🙂

You’re welcome blog daughter! Now, ya’ll hop on over to MeganDVD’s Beauty in the Attempt and see what else she’s been up to! Because she really is quite talented!

Through my blog I have met many wonderful friends. Some are still “unmet” in real life, others I’ve been fortunate in the fact that they actually live in my “neck of the woods”. MeganDVD is one of those bloggers that I’ve actually met in real life. We’ve enjoyed brainstorming on special blog hops, and we get together for lunch at the drop of a hat er um I mean—miter saw. Yep, I’ve put down the tools and rushed out the door for a lunch opportunity a time or two. MeganDVD is the brains behind my bird nest chalkboard tags. She told me about them, and I fell in love with the idea! I’m sure you’re going to love them too!

gail

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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

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Joy

May 26, 2011 at 8:22 pm

Megan solved my organization problem! Thank you so much and you can read about it here...

http://oneweekdown.blogspot.com/2011/05/week-20-chalk-board-tags.html

Erin Zacharda

May 07, 2011 at 2:43 am

Love it! What a clever idea - totally saving this one in the inspiration files 🙂
Visiting from the Circle of Bliss...
~Erin

Joi

May 03, 2011 at 3:32 am

Wonderful idea, E!!! Love it!

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row

April 29, 2011 at 3:45 pm

Super cute - the chalkboard pens have changed my relationship with chalkboards!

Michelle @ Ten June

April 28, 2011 at 2:29 am

E is such as smart cookie! Love this idea... do you think Home Depot will mind of I walk out with about 30 countertop samples?? ; )

Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt

April 28, 2011 at 12:57 am

I am so relieved that:
1. I was FINALLY able to blog about this post. {thank you "Uncle Eric" for letting me come over to a house with power}
2. People LOVE the idea.
3. I have found you in this lovely blog world.

I ADORE you Gail....but you know this.

Cheers~
e

Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic

April 27, 2011 at 10:30 pm

Something tells me Home Depot is going to run out of countertop samples real quick! There will be a shortage throughout the land and we'll have YOU to blame. lol! (good thing Gail leaked this tip to me already cause I already cleared out all the HD's in my neck of the woods...inserting evil cackle here) This is a definite winner, Erin, I love it!

Home Made Quilts By Granny

April 27, 2011 at 10:28 pm

Sweet! Trish

Jennifer

April 27, 2011 at 9:51 pm

Love this idea! I'm so going to get some of those tags! I know just where to find them. I'm there ALL the time! Thanks for sharing!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas

PicturePerfectPixies

April 27, 2011 at 9:30 pm

I was waiting to buy tags for some baskets I need to label. Now I know what I was waiting for...hee hee

I will be doing this! Yahoo!

A Vintage Green

April 27, 2011 at 8:59 pm

Now that was a very clever way to make reusable tags. Smart.
- Joy

Jayna Rae

April 27, 2011 at 8:53 pm

Wonderful thinking!

Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack

April 27, 2011 at 8:45 pm

Oh, I just love this idea. How can you get enough chalkboard paint? I just bought some wire baskets to add in the kitchen and I was looking for metal tags, yesterday. No luck! I like this idea much better! Can't wait to make them. Thanks for sharing! You and Gail must have a blast together!
Take care!
~Michelle 🙂

Carmel @ Our Fifth House

April 27, 2011 at 7:32 pm

You had me at FREE 🙂 Smart idea to use these as tags. Everything (regardless what year it is) is better with a little chalkboard paint 🙂

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