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    Home » Crafts » small chalkboard tags made from scrap plywood

    small chalkboard tags made from scrap plywood

    Published by Gail | Published October 28, 2016 | Updated July 5, 2021
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    How to make small chalkboard tags for home decor out of scrap wood pieces. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #scraps #scrapwood #chalkboardtags via @repurposedlife

    I love making chalkboards of all sizes and shapes, they are so versatile. Today, I’m going to give you tips on how to make small chalkboard tags.

    *this post contains affiliate links*

    Easy Small Chalkboard Tags

    paint with foam rollerI keep all of my scraps no matter how small. I found a couple of pieces of thin plywood that were similar in size. They would be perfect to use for my small chalkboard tags. The long strip was so easy to paint with my small foam roller.

    You can buy this type of wood at Hobby Lobby

    easy chalkboard tagsYou can see the ones on the right were already cut on my miter saw when I figured out it would be easier to wait and cut them AFTER they were painted. That’s why I’m here, to help you learn how to DIY smart! By cutting them first, I found they were more difficult to paint than the long strip of thin plywood on the left.

    Trim small plywood on miter saw

    easy chalkboard tags[3]When the chalkboard paint was dry, then I took the long strip to the compound miter saw and cut them into squares and rectangles. Of course I had to touch up two sides with some chalkboard paint, but it was much easier this way than cutting them and then painting.

    I drilled small holes on both sides (top) of some of the chalkboard tags, and only one small hole on the others so they can be used as chalkboard price tags for craft shows.

    Attach to wire baskets

    wire basket easy chalkboard tagsYou can see the details of this wire basket organizer with small chalkboard  here.

    easy chalkboard tags for pricing MyRepurposedLife.comThe small wooden chalkboards came in very handy at Glendale 2016 as hanging price tags on my signs and other items.

    If you don’t have scrap plywood to make your own, you could pick up these wooden chalkboards on Amazon.

    What would you use these small chalkboard tags for?

    gail

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    About Gail Wilson

    Hi, there! I’m Gail, the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. I’m obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believe that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again—myself included! I hope you’ll enjoy the journey and pick up a few tools along the way… literally!

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    1. Gail in Central FL

      November 04, 2016 at 5:45 am

      $8 for a hot dog!!! Whoa....smile...bit love the signs.

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      • Gail Wilson

        November 04, 2016 at 9:53 pm

        LOL

        Those aren't my tags.... those are available on Amazon. I never even really looked at the prices on the tags. hahahah

    2. Christina in FL

      November 03, 2016 at 6:56 am

      Oooo very good idea Gail! And I think there is chalkboard paint in different colors also. 🙂 Unlimited possibilities ... thank you!!

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      • Gail Wilson

        November 03, 2016 at 9:15 am

        I love, love, love chalkboards in all sizes Christina.... I think I'll be making more of these in the future.

        Happy Fall!
        gail

    3. Karen

      October 31, 2016 at 12:08 am

      These are fantastic and would be great hanging around the neck of four painted bottles with the letters F A L L on them, and a few twigs or dry grasses in each one. They'd make a nice mantle or picture window display.

      The price tags are great too - and a nice little reusable "extra" to enjoy with a purchase - always nice for the customer! 🙂

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 31, 2016 at 9:25 am

        Great ideas Karen! 🙂

        thanks for the tips.

        gail

    4. Jeanine Okio B Designs

      October 29, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      Love them. I use them a lot in the house too.

      Jeanine

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