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    Home » Repurposed Items » Small Chalkboard Easel

    Small Chalkboard Easel

    Published by Gail | Published April 24, 2015 | Updated July 12, 2022
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    How to make a small chalkboard easel out of cabinet doors. This easy project will have the kids (or you) taking notes in no time. It's an easy weekend diy. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #easel #chalkboard #memo via @repurposedlife

    Happy Friday! I have a quick and easy small chalkboard easel made out of cabinet doors. Make one for you, for the kids or both!

    repurposed cabinet doorsA long time ago I picked up a LOT of  small cabinet doors from my local ReStore for $1 each. Be sure to check the bottom of this post for the other items I’ve made with these doors.

     

    Do you remember Mindi’s project using old picture frames to make a portable chalkboard? After I saw that project, I knew my cabinet doors would be perfect to make a small chalkboard easel.

     

    Heirloom-Traditions-Paint-chalkboard-easelI gathered my supplies. I chose two of the $1 cabinet doors, and some Heirloom Traditions Chalk Type paint in Basque.

     

    HTP-chalk-type-paint-cabinet-doorAfter painting the cabinet doors with the Basque Green paint I used Heirloom Traditions Clear wax to seal and protect my paint.

    chalkboard-paint-small-cabinet-door-easelI used brush on chalkboard paint on both of the $1 cabinet doors.

     

    add-hinges-small-cabinet-door-chalkboard-easelI added a hinge on the left and on the right to make my 2 new chalkboards into an easel. This is a really simple process if you remember to drill pilot holes first. They are short/fat screws, pilot holes are a must to keep from splitting your wood. (ask me how I know)  Sometimes I should read my own tips. Winking smile

     

    small-chalkboard-easel-cabinet-doorsDon’t you think this green is the perfect shade for My Repurposed Life?

    scrabble-tile-holder-chalk-trayI have used Scrabble tile trays as chalk trays a lot over the years. Because these chalkboards are small, I cut one tray in half. Using ½ of the Scrabble tray on each side of the small chalkboard easel seemed like the best way to go.

    rope-small-chalkboard-easelI secured the Scrabble tile trays with Gorilla Wood Glue. I used two small pieces of rope—secured with my Airstrike stapler to keep the easel from opening.

    Small Chalkboard Easel (Easy DIY from cabinet doors)

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    I keep this on my kitchen counter next to my stainless steel utensil holder and knife block, but to make it portable for the kids, you could add a rope handle like Mindi did on her picture frame easel. (note: I spray painted that glass container 8 years ago, and it still looks perfect)

    my-repurposed-life-cabinet-door-projects

    These two projects were also made with those same doors. ABC Toy Box, and DIY Planter.

     

    Do you think you might make your own small chalkboard easel out of cabinet doors? Or picture frames like Mindi did?

    gail

    see more cabinet and cabinet door projects here

     

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    1. Mindi

      April 27, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      This is so cute! I love how you can put it on the counter and it is small enough it could be used for SOOO many things! And yes, the green is perfect for your color! I may have to make some I have so many from that stash my friend gave me....love it! 🙂

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    2. debbiedoos

      April 27, 2015 at 11:53 am

      That is a super cute idea Gail! I have contemplated actually doing this on one of our cabinets. I think the hubs would kill me though lol. I love this project.

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    3. Bliss

      April 25, 2015 at 8:18 am

      I have two frames sitting at my feet right now. I need a small sign I can put out by my mudroom door to alert family and friends at certain times to use the front door. I can't believe I didn't think of using one of the frames till now.

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    4. Patricia

      April 24, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      I was just thinking the other day... about my recent DIY chalk board ...And I have another birthday girl in August... I'm thinking something like this might be great for her! (maybe bigger doors) I like the idea of an easel, rather than wall mount. They live in an apartment.
      So to answer your question-- DOORS.
      Patricia

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    5. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      April 24, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Great way to use those doors, I wish I could find some for $1! Those must be quite small to fit on your counter? I still LOVE your ABC toy box, it's awesome!

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    6. Meari

      April 24, 2015 at 7:38 am

      What a cute idea! I also like your painted knife block and matching utensil jar.

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