Preparing your chalkboard before use

Recently we sourced a bunch of really cool frames and decided to turn them into chalkboards. It was so funny when we went to Masters Builders to buy the sheets of blackboard, and the guy said, " Is there something happening at pre-schools or schools, because we have been getting so many people buying this blackbaord?" Michelle and I laughed and said, " No it's  just in fashion right now, for home decor." Does this guy not know that most of our children now at school use laptops and 'smartboards'?? Anyway... Old School is the best school and BLACKBOARDS ARE BACK IN!

  But before you write on it, you need to know something...Have you ever written on a new blackboard and the first thing you ever wrote is forever like a shadow in the background? Well that is because it was not
 " SEASONED" first.

 To 'season' your blackboard is very simple. You simply need to shade it all in with chalk! Then after you have done this rub it out and! THAT'S IT!

 Here are the frames that we painted! You can see Michelle's cute red toenails!!

All ready to go. I love all the colours. Red ones have been popular!
Also if you are interested in any creative fonts for your chalkboards here are some links....

http://www.clementinecreative.co.za/free-chalkboard-fonts-and-resources/

http://www.yellowblissroad.com/favorite-free-chalkboard-font-combos/

Have fun. I love my chalkboards, I use them for Birthday partied, events or even in the kitchen for reminders or menu!
Love
Fiona and Michelle xx