Teacher Gift: Chalk Board

I had literally no idea what to make. Everything is so over done that I wanted something original. I was making a chalk board for my family and that is how the idea took hold. They were easy to make and like $2-$3 a piece. 

We will "Chalk" this year up as a success because of YOU! 

Step 1:  I went to Home Depot and had them cut me 6 1x4 of the MDF board.  It is already white and a lot easier to work with.  I had them cut them 7 inches

Step 2:  I then used a table saw and put the blade up about 1/4inch.  I laid the cut MDF board face down and made a track in the middle.

Step 3:  I got some paint and painted them the color I desired.

Step 1:  Again at Home Depot have the guy cut you as many 6X6 boards that you need.

Step 2:  Prime it.  Both sides

Step 3.  Paint the Chalk Paint on it.  I used RUST-OLEUM brand.  It was also at the HD.

Once you have let it sit for 24 hours apply embellishments.  I wanted to tie a piece of chalk to mine so I wrapped it around the chalk and a small part of the string about ten times.  Then I glued the loose end under the flower.  Use a ribbon that will match your paint. 

I love the way that they turned out.  I even heard one of the teachers gasp and say "Oh, Ellie this is darling."  That made my day:)

Ready...set...draw...

I was needing something quick and easy to do with my kids and ran across this great idea.  I love when other people help me do something cute with my kids.  All of the kids loved it from a 3 yr old to the very hard to impress 11 year old.  It was fun to see all the different things that the kids drew.  I think that my oldest and me could have done it all day long.

All you do is get a different color crayon, marker,  or colored pencil for everyone playing.  

That way you know who drew what.

  

Then you set the timer for one minute.  

-Draw- 

Stop drawing and pass the paper when the timer goes off.

Continue this until you get back your original paper.  

You will know because your color is on the paper.

 Then get everyone a new piece and start all over 

I thought my oldest might bet bugged by the littles scribbles on their page but no one ever even complained.  Try it with your kids.  We loved it.  After we finished we hung them up to display for the world to see:)