WFMW: Chalkboard for the Kids
For about two years, we had a kids’ easel in our already small kitchen. I was constantly bumping into it and the kids climbed on it more than I care to admit. We were always running out of the dry erase markers for that side, so they really only ever used the chalkboard side.
In an effort to de-clutter, I decided to ditch the worn-out easel and simply paint the door from our kitchen to our basement with chalkboard paint. Voila!
Here’s the before (see the little easel on the lower right corner?):
Here’s the after:
The can of paint cost about $8 or $9 at Wal-Mart. It took about 15 minutes to clean and paint the door and then 24 hours for it to dry before you can use it. I’ve also heard the idea of painting the insides of cabinet doors so little ones have a hidden space to play. Open the doors while they play, then shut them for an instantly cleaned up space. Simple and so useful!
Not only did I create a fun space for the kids and a useful space for us, but I also made the space look a bit cleaner. 
That works for me!
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May 21st, 2008 at 12:19 am
That really is an original and great idea!
May 21st, 2008 at 1:23 am
Niiiice! I especially love your neat handwriting
Seriously tho, I love this idea. I actually have a can of this paint and have never done anything with it. I think I saw something once on Carol Duvall, inspirado struck, and on the way back from the store inspirado musta worn off
Warmly,
Col
May 21st, 2008 at 7:05 am
Is that really your writing? Or was it added on with a computet afterwards? Cos if it is your actual writing then I’m jealous, it’s so neat and tidy!
May 21st, 2008 at 8:08 am
This is such a great idea! I think my boys would love it!
May 21st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Thanks for sharing! I love that paint! A friend who homeschools her girls painted one whole wall in their school room! Its great!
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May 21st, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Wow, great idea! I actually love the inside-the-cabinet idea. We don’t have a door anywhere near our kitchen that it would work, but we do have cabinets!
May 21st, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Wow, I love that!!! Thanks for the idea!!!