Blackboard Menu Tutorial

Materials & Tools

wood plaque (This is the exact one I bought, but I needed to use blackboard paint to get the chalk to stick.)

blackboard paint

Modge Podge

2 foam brushes

1 large piece of scrapbook paper

2 felt pads

ribbon

stapler & staples

exacto knife

colored chalk

Directions

1. With one foam brush, paint the middle of the plaque with blackboard paint (I used two coats of paint). Be sure to paint in one direction. You'll be able to see the brush strokes if you don't. Let paint dry overnight.

2. Use an exacto knife to cut pieces of scrapbook paper the length and width of the plaque. I cut four pieces (two for the sides, one for top, and one for bottom).

3. With the second foam brush, spread a thin layer of Modge Podge onto the wood (this acts as the glue). Lay scrapbook paper pieces onto wood and press down over Modge Podge, making sure to press out any air bubbles. I "glued" the top and bottom pieces on first and then the side pieces. Let sit for 5 minutes.

4. Spread thin layer of Modge Podge over scrapbook paper. Let dry overnight.

5. Cut ribbon to the length that you want your blackboard to hang. Staple ribbon to the top right and top left back of the blackboard.

6. Place one felt pad on the bottom right and bottom left back of the blackboard. This will help keep your blackboard from banging against a window or door.

7. Enjoy your new blackboard menu!

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