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    Home » DIY » Build It » Home Decor » Small Rustic Chalkboards

    Small Rustic Chalkboards

    Published by Gail | Published September 23, 2013 | Updated July 12, 2022
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    easy-rustic-chalkboardsI have a really simple project today, but I’m so excited about it/them. I LOVE everything chalkboard, and it doesn’t get any easier than these simple rustic chalkboards.

     

    rustic-chalkboard piecesWhen you do as many projects as I do, you accumulate lots of scraps. I have tons of scrap (thin)plywood. And you already know I have many, many extra fence boards laying around.

     

    dry-fit-rustic-chalkboardsDoing a dry fit to make sure like the way the rustic chalkboard is going to look.

     

    spray-paint-chalkboardsAfter making one chalkboard, I decided I just had to make more! I cut random sizes out of my scrap plywood, and used chalkboard spray paint to cover them.

     

    glue-rustic-chalkboardsThen I got out my stash of clamps and Gorilla Wood Glue. Less is more with the glue. You don’t want the glue to ooze out all over the place.

     

    clamp-rustic-chalkboardsSome of the fence boards were a little warped so I had to use more than one clamp on a few boards.

     

    rustic-chalkboards-all-sizesI like the random sizes.

     

    assorted-rustic-chalkboards

    I wrote on the rustic chalkboards. I believe I may use them for price tags for my upcoming craft show, Glendale Crossing Days.

    Some have the rustic edge bordering the chalkboard, while a couple have the newly fresh made cut bordering the chalkboard.

    Happy-Fall-Yall-Rustic-chalkboardI made one for my piano front piece that hangs in my kitchen. I like that I’ll be able to change it out with other phrases, or even put it somewhere else when I want to.

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    Did you see all of my other rustic fence  projects?

    I wonder what will be next?

    gail

    More fence projects:

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    See other great chalkboard ideas here:
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    more projects from bits and pieces here:

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    1. Stephanie@cre8tive

      September 29, 2013 at 11:18 am

      I think you should put these in your Etsy shop. They would compliment your other signs and the brides can use them for the food tables, sweet tables or gift tables..

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    2. Susan

      September 24, 2013 at 6:10 pm

      I love them! I've really gotta get some spray chalkboard... it looks so much easier!
      Great simple project Gail!

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    3. Pat

      September 23, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      I love these!
      I like the randomness of sizes too.
      Would make great price signs---I like the one on your piano piece too.
      Patricia

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    4. Doris Henson

      September 23, 2013 at 8:08 pm

      I love these!!!! 🙂

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    5. Adina @ Simply Country Life

      September 23, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      Oh how I love these. I actually need to make 3 for an upcoming fundraising banquet for a youth ranch I volunteer with. Thanks for making it look so easy.
      Adina

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    6. Laurel Stephens

      September 23, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      I'm lovin' these cute little chalk boards, Gail. I've just to get a bunch of clamps like yours. I'm going to put them on my Christmas wish list.

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    7. girlfromwva

      September 23, 2013 at 12:01 pm

      they all look so good; nice use of "leftovers"...

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    8. Mindi

      September 23, 2013 at 10:32 am

      I love them too! I totally would have made more at the same time too, why not? Pinning!

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    9. Rochelle

      September 23, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Great project! I love it!

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    10. sandi allen

      September 23, 2013 at 9:22 am

      Love these, Gail.
      Thanks for sharing.

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    11. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      September 23, 2013 at 9:02 am

      Nice chalkboards... all the fence board projects are really great!

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    12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      September 23, 2013 at 8:38 am

      I love the rustic feel Gail!

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    13. Korrie@RedHenHome

      September 23, 2013 at 8:16 am

      What a great way to use your leftovers!

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    14. Holly

      September 23, 2013 at 8:06 am

      Great job. I love the rustic look of these.

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    15. Anne@DesignDreams

      September 23, 2013 at 8:03 am

      Is it possible that this is my fave of all your projects? So simple, so adorable and I want to rush out and make a bunch too.

      Why is it the simplest things get the most attention?? Fabulous project Gail!

      xox

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