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    Dollar Store Chalkboard Plate

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 28, 2014 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Hi All!

    Did you all have a nice Thanksgiving? I hope so! Ours was so nice, and later that night, the older kids and I ventured out and got a little shopping done, which wasn't that bad. My teens actually love the crowds on Black Friday, but I'm not a fan at all!  Speaking of shopping, I'm still working on crafts from my last trip to the Dollar Store, and I have another easy Dollar Store craft to show you today.  

    I found some nice chargers that I couldn't pass up, and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them. I painted some chargers with chalkboard paint during the summer and fall, and I turned this Dollar Store charger into a festive chalkboard plate for Christmas.

    dollar store charger turned into a red and black chalkboard plate with red and white ribbon


    To make a chalkboard plate, you'll need:

    • A large charger
    • Spray paint
    • Chalkboard paint
    • Ribbon
    • Glue

    I admit that I absolutely love chalkboard projects. They're easy, inexpensive, and it's fun to change them with every season. I bought this gold charger, which was very nice, but for the holidays, I really wanted a red one.

    gold charger from the dollar store

    So, this one got a couple of coats of Colonial Red spray paint from Rust-Oleum. It's a little bit darker than some reds, but definitely not maroon.

    spray paint gold charger with red spray paint


    After the paint dried, I used chalkboard paint in the center of the charger. I used about three coats of paint, waited the recommended 24-hour period and then primed the painted surface with a light dusting of chalk. This makes it easier to erase the chalk after you write on the surface.

    I also found some festive ribbon at the Dollar Store, and I made a large bow and glued it to the top of the plate with hot glue.  

    coat chalkboard surface with chalk before using


    I debated whether to embellish the plate a little bit more, but I decided to leave it this way. But, you could easily add more decorations around the edge if you wanted to.

    red and black chalkboard plate with christmas cheer and white ribbon


    Isn't this a lot different from before?! I already had chalkboard paint, so for the ribbon and the charger, this project only cost $2 to make -- frugal! You can make one for your own home and give some away as gifts. This would make a great hostess gift, and it really adds a spot of Christmas cheer to the kitchen!

    Thanks so much for stopping by. I've got a lot of decorating to do, so I'll see you all later. Have a wonderful day!

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    1. ReDo It Yourself Inspirations says

      December 10, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      I love all of your plates that you do and this one is yet another. I hope you get to stop by and see it featured 🙂

      ~Robin

      http://redoityourselfinspirations.blogspot.com/2014/12/retro-re-pin-party-21.html

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    2. The Charm of Home says

      December 10, 2014 at 3:57 am

      Really cute idea! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
      Sherry

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    3. Susan says

      December 09, 2014 at 11:38 pm

      This is such a cute idea! So simple yet super fun and festive! I love it! They would look really cute in my shabby chic china cabinet!! I'm so glad I found your blog! 🙂 You should join me on Tuesdays for the Celebrate Southern link up I host over at http://www.2catsandchloe.com for some southern-inspired posts. You don't have to be a southern blogger to join, this post would be a perfect fit! 🙂

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    4. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

      December 07, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Such a fun {and easy} project!
      Thanks so much for sharing this post at Show Me Saturday! Pinning!
      ~ Ashley

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    5. Dee M says

      December 07, 2014 at 6:27 am

      Thanks so much, Debbie! It only took me like 50 times to get the lettering decent! 🙂

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    6. Dee M says

      December 07, 2014 at 6:26 am

      Thanks so much! I have the exact same addictions. 🙂

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    7. Amanda Marie says

      December 06, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Great project. I'm addicted to the dollar store and chalkboard paint. pinning!
      [email protected] TexMexCrafting

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    8. Debbiedoos says

      December 06, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Love it Dee! I only wish I had nice handwriting like yours.

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    9. Dee M says

      December 06, 2014 at 8:10 am

      Thanks, Sharon -- I think my husband is the same way! 🙂

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    10. Sharon Erickson says

      December 06, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Awesome! I love chalk paint. It is an obsession of mine that probably drives my husband crazy!
      Thanks for sharing.

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    11. Dee M says

      December 05, 2014 at 6:10 am

      Thanks, Kathy. I'm loving the new color! 🙂

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    12. Kathy Moreland says

      December 05, 2014 at 5:33 am

      Great idea! So pretty!

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