Chalkboard art...

It is the rainy season here in Hawaii. So far it has not been to bad, the last couple of days though I found myself trapped inside.

So what to do when you don't want to get soaked at the beach?

Get your craft on that's what!

Today I made this...

It is my chalkboard art! I LOVE IT!

I am so excited about how it turned out!

I contemplated just using white paint instead of chalk, but I want it to be something that if I get sick of I can change. 

It gave our home that last little touch It needed I think :)

And since we live in 300 square feet of cozyness it is the first thing you notice when you walk in!

The Heart is on Oahu... because that is where we live...

And no the Compass does not say Hi... those are the Initials for Hawaii. If you didn't know that you probably just thought I am a pretty cheery gal.

If you want one too, and I know you do this is what you need:

30x40 foam board

Chalkboard spray paint

Some lightweight moulding

paint color of your choice

and some heavy duty apoxy

and of course chalk (even if you plan to use paint)

The rest is pretty simple. Spray the board with a couple of light coats of chalk board paint.

once dry, condition with chalk: rub the whole board with the side of a piece of chalk, and then wipe with a paper towel. Cut and Paint your moulding. Glue on your moulding using the apoxy. And finally use your mad art skills!

Ta-da chalkboard art... or menu if you so desire :)

Side note: I do know my directions.... It goes North EAST south west haha,

I just was thinking about drawing more than directions I just wanted to see if you noticed haha!

(thanks hubby for kindly pointing that out to me... good thing I didn't use paint!)