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May 2, 2013

Chalkboard Countdown to Summer

Yesterday I shared a Cake Pop Jar teacher appreciation gift idea.  This is another super easy and inexpensive way to show your appreciation to a great teacher/mentor, or just to use in your own home to get the kiddies excited for when school’s out.

 

I found the idea at Eighteen25 and changed it up a bit because I love chalkboards!  And I didn’t want to go to the effort of making individual numbers to switch out every day. 🙂

I can totally see my daughter’s classmates getting into this for the few remaining days of school.  And I’m sure this will be well-used in her teacher’s kindergarten classroom in school years to come.

I may just have to make another for here at home.  So fun!

 
{MATERIALS}
 
Chalkboard spray paint
Mini clipboard
Vinyl or letter stickers
Rick Rack and jute
Piece of chalk

 

  1. Mask the top part of your clipboard so it doesn’t get splotched with chalkboard paint
  2. Give your mini clipboard a few good coats of chalkboard spray paint and let dry overnight
  3. “Season” your chalkboard by turning a piece of chalk on its side and running it up and down the board, then erase it well.
  4. Cut out “Days ’til Summer” using a craft cutter or just use letter stickers.  I used the “Blanch Caps” and “Fancypants” fonts, along with the “Summer Drink” design from the Silhouette shop.  Apply to chalkboard.
  5. Tie some rick rack or ribbon to the clip part for decoration.
  6. Tie a piece of chalk to some jute, then tie the jute to the clip part of your clipboard.
You’re done!
Now give it to an awesome teacher that deserves to feel appreciated.
I can’t believe another school year is almost over!
What are your fun summer plans?

Filed Under: Crafts, Gift Ideas, Kids' Stuff, Uncategorized

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  1. Tiffany says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    CUTE! I know my students would have loved something like this.
    I love your new profile pic, by the way!
  2. jamie@eighteen25 says

    May 2, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    i really like your chalkboard version. much easier than having to fiddle with the pages of numbers. thanks for sharing.
    • Christine Bell says

      May 2, 2013 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks Jamie! I'm so glad you like it!
  3. Linda Bouffard says

    May 5, 2013 at 1:00 am

    I love this. Hope you have a great weekend. Linda
  4. Shelly Dolen says

    May 6, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Such a cute spin on that project! My girl friends and I are getting together in a couple of weeks to make the OG from eighteen25 for our houses but I'm thinking I may have to make one of these chalkboard ones for the boys' end of the year teacher gifts!
  5. Gloria Erickson says

    May 11, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I'm just stopping by to Say G'day from the Say G'Day Saturday Party. Have a beautiful day and see you again soon! Gloria @The Resourceful Gals
  6. Krista Low says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Oh goodness, summer is coming like a freight train, I don't know if I want my boys to be counting off the days :) lol. This is super cute. I love the chalkboard and my boys would have fun with it. I love this idea for when my hubby deploys. Thanks for linking up with me! Krista @ A Handful of Everything

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