DIY: Chalkboard Plates!

I always try to be on the look out for projects that you can not only "do-yourself," but also that are easily manageable (both with time and effort!). Although there are countless ways to be a crafty chic for your BIG day, this DIY project just might win a "easiest ever" project award! I came across this picture when hunting down photos for the "Now That's Cool" post:

Not only can these chalkboard plates be used for wedding signs, but they are also great for shower gifts, wedding menus, table numbers, or anything else you would usually write down for display. Not only is this project easy to do, but it is SUPER inexpensive..here is how it goes:


Materials
Plates or Platters of Your Choice (be savvy, pick them up from a local thrift store, or out of your Grandma's attic)


Painter's Tape


Chalkboard Spray Paint


...and that is it, seriously (were are talking like $10 bucks here)






Instructions
Step 1: Lightly clean you plate/platter if needed. Use a dry cloth to rid surface of any loose particles.


Step 2: Use the painter's tape to tape off the section of the plate/platter that you DO NOT want "chalked"


Step 3: Once the borders are covered, use the chalkboard spray paint to paint your desired area


Step 4: Once dry, remove the tape, and begin writing!


....again, seriously, that is it...we are talking $10 or less and 5 minutes of your time for an AMAZINGLY cool and functional project! 

Here are some more examples! Enjoy, and as always, much love!