Chalkboard Frame

Here's a little something I whipped

up in my studio today:

 Do you love it??

I love it!!!
It was simple to make;

I'll show you how.

I started with an open frame.

I've had it for years.

I have many of these.  Random fetish.

Anyway!

Materials List:
Open Frame
Plywood (cut to fit frame)
Chalkboard Paint (black)
Paint Pen (white)
Tracing Paper (to make pattern)
Transfer Paper
Stylus
E6000 Adhesive

 I flipped it over and measured the opening.

I cut a piece of plywood to fit

the opening.

Measure twice, cut once, right?

Wrong.

It took me three tries to get it right.

That's just how I roll.

 I sanded the rough edge I'd cut,

and painted the plywood with two coats

of black chalkboard paint.

Now for the fun part!

I wanted to "doodle" a monogram

onto the black surface,

and outline it with a white paint pen

for a "permanent" chalkboard design.

I started with a stencil,

and closed the the openings

for my monogram base.

I doodled and sketched until I

liked the monogram design.

I used light-colored transfer paper

and a stylus to get my design onto my

painted plywood piece.

I used a white paint pen to go over

all the transfer lines, and then I added

some more doodles and dots.

I used a bead of E6000 adhesive

along the ledge of my frame

and glued my plywood piece in place.

~ Voila! ~

There you have it!

I'm going to finish off the back with

some kraft paper cut to size.

That way I can add a little inscription to

my gift recipient.

Cute and simple, huh!!

Love it!!

~ Peace and Picture Doodles ~