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August 17, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days: Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard

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A couple of weeks ago I tried to convince the hubs to hop the fence into our neighbors back yard and cut me a couple slices from the tree that had fallen during a storm. He didn’t believe me when I said I had some projects in mind… and my efforts to convince him were in vain. So imagine my utter joy when I stumbled across some gorgeous and craft-ready wood slices at Hobby Lobby! My friend Taylor thought I had lost my mind when I squealed, grabbed a wood slice and did a little dance 😀 I new exactly what I wanted to do with it! When I came home this weekend I got to work on my new Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard!

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I also happened to find the coolest “gold lieaf” letters and I might have done another little dance. Can you tell I’m from a small town and don’t get out for some serious shopping often? *giggles*

Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101handmadedays

Here’s what you need to make your own Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard:

Wood Slice – any size. If you’re cutting it yourself, be sure to give it a really good sanding on both sides.
Chalk paint – I went with a classic black
Sponge Paint Brush
Gold Leaf Letter
Metallic Gold Paint Pen
Magnets

Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101handmadedays

Step One: Apply a liberal coat of chalkboard paint to your prepared wood slice. Allow to dry. Add another liberal coat of chalk paint. Allow to dry completely.

Step two: Prepare your chalkboard surface. Rub chalk all over the chalkboard surface. Wipe clean with a slightly damp cloth.

Step 3: Add your embellishment. For me it was the “gold foil” letter S and a little vine detailing. I added the vine detail with a metallic gold paint pen. Allow to dry completely.

Step 4: Add you magnets. LOTS of them! Wood can be a littl heavy, so make sure your wood slice fridge chalkboard will be secure with lots and lots of magnets glued to the back side of the wood slice.

Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101handmadedays

Isn’t this wood slice fridge chalkboard project fun? I have to admit though, I am kind of kicking myself for only purchasing one wood slice… *sigh* Hindsight – am I right?

A Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard is the perfect place to write your To-Do or Grocery List!

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  1. Stacie says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    LOVE IT! Had to tweet it! Stacie xo

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  2. Kathryn Curling says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I love this! I love anything made from wood slices like this

    Reply
  3. cuteheads says

    August 20, 2015 at 7:04 am

    Another awesome DIY! I love a rustic touch like that, it’s so cute!

    xo,
    Esther
    The Cuteness

    Reply

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