I found this pretty charger plate at the Dollar Tree and wanted to make something with it. Lately I've been using chalkboard paint more and more, so I decided to make a chalkboard.
I then spray painted the plate with chalkboard paint.
Once dry, I removed the tape. There were a few smudges where the paint got under the tape but nothing too noticeable. I drilled a small hole in the top of the charger. I made a pretty bow that I fastened with floral wire. I looped the wire through the hole and duck taped it too the back. Sssshhhh! Don't tell anyone! Not a pretty sight, but no one will ever see the back (except you guys!).
I took a white paint marker and wrote "days before Christmas." That way, I can use chalk to write in the number of days.
I think it turned out pretty swell for something I got at the dollar store. A little chalkboard paint, ribbon, and painters tape, all of it I already had handy, fixed it up nicely!
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super cute!
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What a great idea for a christmas countdown! I bought these red chargers at the dollar tree. Thanks for sharing such a cute idea on how to use them!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Leslie
House on the Way
I loved this idea. i will have to copy it for next yr.
ReplyDeleteI have two questions: where did you get SPRAY chalkboard paint (I have only seen this in a can to use with a brush), and where did you get white paint markers (never even heard of them).... thanks for the awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteHold the phone, I just found out where I can purchase both items - sorry!
DeleteWhere did you find the marker??
Deleteebay!
DeleteI've bought the chalkboard spray paint at Amazon and Home Depot. The white paint marker probably came from Michael's. I've had it so long, I can't remember where I purchased it!
DeleteI really like your idea. These would also make nice gifts for other things also. ex. Mother's Day, or any other special day.
ReplyDeleteI really like your idea. These would also make nice gifts for other things also. ex. Mother's Day, or any other special day.
ReplyDeleteIs this plastic or glass plate?
ReplyDeleteIt's plastic. Great if you have little ones running around!
DeleteWhy did you drill a hole for the ribbon and not just glue the ribbon onto the charger?
ReplyDeleteI've had a hard time finding glue that sticks fabric to plastic long term, so I thought drilling a hole would be a more durable solution. The drill bit went through the plastic easily. Four Christmases later, and this is still on our mantle every year!
DeleteTried this but the blue painters tape just pulled the red paint off the charger. I tried it with 2 different types of tape, same thing! Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteI really like your idea. These would also make nice gifts for other things also. ex. Mother's Day, or any other special day.
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