Happy Friday, y’all!

I had hoped to get this post up sooner, but life happens sometimes, you know. Last night, instead of writing this post, I was on the phone with an online retailer because someone hacked into my account and was buying Playstation gift cards with my paypal account!!

YIKES. Nothing like being up at midnight and getting an e-mail thanking you for your playstation order.

Yeah, um, not a gamer.

And then this morning, my my car battery was acting up and I just hope and pray that my car starts in a few hours to go pick up my daughter from preschool. Because they charge a $1 for every minute you’re late. DOUBLE YIKES! {Update: I did make it to pick up on time, but I went straight to get it replaced afterwards.}

I’m grateful in spite of the little unexpected life happenings. Grateful that I’m able to drive, have a working car, and have the money to buy a new battery. I’m grateful that I have identity theft protection through Zander Insurance. Nope, not a paid endorsement, I just use them and recommend them. They handle all of the time-consuming identity theft issues that come up in your life. Thank goodness!

Now, on to the fabulous chalkboard ideas. I know this has been a trend for a while now, but I really love it. I made my own chalkboard in my kitchen earlier this year and just used these cute little chalkboard signs on my Fall dining room tablescape. So cute and versatile. And I especially love it for Fall. So here are some of my favorite chalkboard paint ideas. (And if you’re looking to turn anything into a chalkboard, THIS is my favorite chalkboard paint.)

Decorate your tables

DIY Chalkboard Table Runner from Liz Marie Blog {and those adorable chalkboard napkin holders!}

Mini Chalkboard Signs

Chalkboard Chargers from Tatertots and Jello

Dress up a Gift

DIY Chalkboard Washi Tape from Inspiration Ave.

Chalkboard Gift Tags from Etsy

Decorate your Pumpkins

Chalkboard Painted Pumpkins from The Blissful Bee

 

Chalkboard Word Find Pumpkin from Thistlewood Farm

Chalkboard Drinking Ware

DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses from The Corporate Catwalk

DIY Chalkboard Mug from Wit and Whistle

Pretty up a Filing Cabinet

Chalkboard Painted Filing Cabinet from Design Improvised

Chalkboard Painted Filing Cabinet from Mox and Fodder

Paint the Inside of a Cabinet

Chalkboard Painted Medicine Cabinet from Inspire, Design & Create

Chalkboard Cabinet Measuring Cup Storage from Everyday Home

  Paint a Wall …

Painted Chalkboard Wall from Dimples and Tangles

Painted Chalkboard Walls from Nellie Bellie

… or create a large framed chalkboard

DIY Giant Chalkboard

Chalkboard Menu Planner from Whipperberry

 Create a Chalkboard Calendar

DIY Chalkboard Wall Calendar from Our Fifth House

Old Window Chalkboard Calendar from Thistlewood Farm

Or just make a beautiful chalkboard window …

Chalkboard Window from Domestically Speaking

 

Chalkboard Window from The Shabby Creek Cottage

 Stay Organized with Chalkboard Labels

Chalkboard Labels from Our Fifth House

Chalkboard Labels from Simply Swider

Chalkboard Bunting

Mini Chalkboard Bunting from The Happy Housie

Any-Occasion Chalkboard Banner from Delia Creates

Chalkboard Refrigerator

Chalkboard Refrigerator from The Handmade Home

Chalkboard Paint Refrigerator from Erin Lauray

Chalkboard Art

Chalkboard Art from The Happier Homemaker

Chalkboard Art from Dear Lillie

And finally … chalkboard crafts

Chalkboard Paint Monogrammed Coasters from Setting for Four

Pumpkin Chalkboard Countdown Calendar from Craft-o-Maniac

 

Chalkboard Cloche from Cherished Bliss

Whew! What a ton of great ideas!! I tell you, the hardest thing about putting this round up together was figuring out when to stop. I could have written 100 ways to create a chalkboard. That is, if I had all the time in the world. 🙂

Hopefully you are inspired to go and create something fun this weekend! I’ll be finishing up a farmhouse table I’m making for a friend. It’s just like mine, so it’s gone pretty smoothly so far. Knock on wood. Literally.

Have a great weekend, y’all!

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