Make your own chalkboard paint

Are the kids already bored with nothing to do? The school break between Christmas and New Year's can seem much longer than it actually is, and cold winter days can add to their boredom. Debra McDuffee showed us how to make chalkboard vases, and there are many other things you can do with chalkboard paint.

Marthastewart.com has an article on how to make custom color chalkboard paint. By mixing flat-finish latex paint with unsanded tile grout, applying the paint to the surface you want to use as a chalkboard, and then sanding the painted surface with 150-grit sandpaper, you can create a surface to remind yourself of appointments, grocery lists, or even a place for your little ones to get artistic without ruining wallpaper or other painted surfaces. You can use any color you want too, and be all grown up. Seriously, why pretend you are in school by using green or black paint?

If you happen to have a little artist in the house, give them their very own wall to doodle on. You will be happy you did, as it will save your other wall surfaces, and they can scribble to their heart's content.

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