DIY Chalkboard – The Easiest Project

This DIY Chalkboard was one of the quickest and easiest DIY’s I’ve ever done.
It’s a project for the people who say they can’t DIY!
I hung it in our kitchen nook space that I’ve been turning into our
mudroom/office/kitchen storage area. The space was too small for our kitchen table…
and I needed more space to get 4 kids out and in the door. It’s a work in progress, but way more functional for us!
I’ll blog more on this space soon. I have a makeover in the works on the table…and I’ll source things for you guys!
I’m all about making your space work for you and using what you already have as much as possible!
Now, back to the chalkboard! It’s a favorite thing in my kitchen!
I love having this spot for daily encouragement!

The best part about this project…the black chalkboard panel I bought at Home Depot!
No lumber to buy..no painting or spray painting.
I just pulled that baby off the shelf and strategically put it in my cart with Micah man.
(I was pregnant at the time.) Micah thought it was the most fun trip ever.
He loves to “build stuff.”

SUPPLIES:
Black Chalkboard Panel – Home Depot $9.95
Rope (cut to size you want.) – Home Depot
Drill (for holes. I used a small drill bit from a past project)
Large Chalkboard Marker
(It’s the best craft tool!! I got mine at Hobby Lobby.)

STEPS:
1. Buy Panel.
2. Drill Holes in panel corners. (whichever corners you want!)
3. String rope through holes and double knot on front side.
4. Hang on nail and Enjoy!

I loved the rustic look to it…and how I can have a place to put quotes and verses.
I am currently loving this quote from Francesca Battistelli’s song, Holy Spirit.
The other morning Sienna looked at me and said, “wowww mom, you look TIRED.” haha.
The whole day I was leaning into this prayer that I wrote on my chalkboard.
Those words were on repeat every time I walked through my kitchen.
Your glory God! I can really see where, right now, my vocation
as a mom is how I’m supposed to glorify God…
So many moments where I can say no to myself and yes to Him!
Viewing it like that, helps me get through the daily grind of dishes,
laundry, diaper changes, time outs, etc.
And it helps me to focus on the good and beautiful around me.