Is there anything that doesn't make a great chalkboard? My latest chalkboard creation is a vintage skate box that I made into a chalkboard and shelf!
I grabbed this gorgeous red skate box from an estate sale. Saturday is usually half price day. I never go on Fridays! I just love the color on this and the old metal hinges and details are fantastic!
Just check out that worn handle!
To turn this box into a shelf, I first cut 2 pieces of 2x4 and attached them to the top of the lid. That way, when the box is open, the lid sits nicely against the wall. I painted the 2x4 pieces in Graphite.
Next, I drilled and bolted the lid to the box, so it won't flap or bounce as someone is writing on the chalkboard. With the bolts, it's very stable now.I painted some Surfboard from American Paint Company on the inside of the box.
And added chalkboard paint to the inside of the lid.
Now it's a cute little shelf and chalkboard combo!
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