Chalk It Up: 5 Chalkboard Crafts For Your Home

Forget elementary school; these chalkboard crafts are sure to dress up your A+ home!

In honor of my sweet friend Shanna Murray and her new chalkboard-inspired, handwritten decal launch (which was photographed against chalkboard!), I've been eyeing new chalkboard ideas this week. Whether you're in need of some inspiring wall pieces or a few crafty ideas to kill some time, look no further than the following five chalkboard crafts to get your juices flowing:

Try adorning your next present with sweet chalkboard gift tags for a simple, unique gift-giving experience. Your recipient will love the look -- and you'll love the endless customization possibilities!

For a statement serving piece, try this cheese tray from Good Housekeeping. It's a wood-framed chalkboard with drawer pulls epoxy-ed on as handles. Genius!

Need a lesson in table etiquette? Take a cue from Kate's chalkboard table at Design*Sponge and throw an impromptu dinner party with your new knowledge.

Are you a quirky art collector seeking a new way to display your finds? I'm a huge fan of this fun art display idea, first spotted in the home of Charise Harper. Wouldn't it be such an adventure to transform your art daily with nothing more than a piece of chalk?

Speaking of art display, I spied the photo at left from Room and Serve. With a few coats of chalkboard paint, some adhesive bulldog clips and your favorite art, you can transform your wall into a virtual refrigerator door. To make the DIY even easier, why not simply invest in a few chalkboard panels and hang away?

Of course, you can easily make any item in your home into a chalkboard craft with a bit of chalkboard paint (even DIY chalkboard paint or colored chalkboard paint!) and some ingenuity. Why not start with your family's message center and create a fun chalkboard letter holder for your entryway?

Clearly, the possibilities are endless. Don't believe us? Check out 5 Uses For Chalkboard Paint You Haven't Considered