Chalkboard Chargers

Doesn't it feel like everything is chalkboard these days?!? I mean, Pottery Barn is selling chalkboard rocks for crying out loud!

Well, I can't help but be influenced by this trend and am jumping on the bandwagon with Chalkboard Chargers.


I first saw this idea on Tatertots and Jello and thought it would make a great gift, especially for that hard to shop for person on your list!

A brief play by play on how to make your own:

Prime with a plastic loving primer (if your chargers are plastic). Let dry (20 min).

Spray with chalkboard paint. I used 2 coats. Let dry completely (24 hours).

Rub all over with chalk and wipe clean - they are ready to go!
Minus the waiting time, this is another really quick and easy project.

Think of the possibilities:




Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, good grades, first visit from the tooth fairy, first solo bike ride, and the list goes on and on.


A quick and easy way to celebrate even the smallest of occasions!



This time of year, chargers can be found just about anywhere and there are plenty of deals to be had - I've seen them as low as $1 a piece! Making them another great candidate for the perfect hostess gift!

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27 comments:

Pat said...

I love this clever idea!

Donna said...

What a fun idea! Bet anyone would love to receive a set of these as a gift!

Sarah said...

What a darling idea for a gift. Very clever and useful!
Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Sarah

Red Couch Recipes said...

I agree with everyone that this is about the most clever idea. I have several that I don't use that I could redo. Thanks for the idea. Joni

carolinajewel said...

What a fabulous idea!

Mimi said...

Cute idea!

Gina said...

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Blue Ridge Altered Art said...

What a great idea for Christmas or hostess gifts. Thanks for sharing. ~~Sherry~~

Barbara said...

What fun! I would love to receive a gift like that! Thank you for sharing with us.

Anne said...

LOVE this idea. Think you need to give a whole set of 12, or would 4, 6, or 8 suffice? This is a crafty gift I could definitely handle. BTW, is that Spode I see for your Christmas dishes??

Style Sisters said...

I loooove this idea!! Fabulous!!

The Reluctant Blogger said...

Hey! I'm doing this for my Mom and Sister this year...they are going to love them! I love the way you packaged yours...so pretty.

Alycia Nichols said...

Capital idea!

Karie's Chic Creations said...

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

What an absolutely perfect table setting you have created just in time for the holidays. I just love all of the different textures. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Anestazia said...

Hey there! I just wanted to let you know that I loved these chargers so much that I decided to feature them on my blog this weekend! You can keep an eye out for the post this weekend!

Anestazia <3
http://yourworkistodiscoveryourworld.blogspot.com/

Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...

How cool! I do like this idea, particularly for the kids table. Thanks, Liz!

Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...

It's me again! I'm SO excited, I just bought supplies. I'm now following you and can't wait for more! Thanks again.

The Floppy Cow said...

I love,love this idea! I think I know what my next project will be...just in time for the Holidays.

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Truly quite clever1! Thanks for sharing

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Brilliant!
Your gift wrap makes it even better.
Another Friday's Favorite for sure :-)

Marlis said...

I so love this idea.. I think I'll be jumping on this bandwagon!

SHERRY HART said...

Love that idea...chalkboard paint...the gift that keeps on giving...so many ideas!

Entertaining Women said...

I looking for plastic friendly primer right away! This is a great idea. Thank you for sharing your tutorial. Cherry Kay

Shaunna said...

Love me some chalkboard paint. I love the packaging at the end!! Great gift idea! THanks for linking this too! -shaunna :)

illini89 said...

found chalkboard spray paint here in germany!!!! YEA, I see chalkboard chargers in my future!

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