Chalk It Up

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The chalkboard craze is out of control and we just can't get enough of it! For those who are still a little hesitant about jumping all over this trend because of concerns regarding chalk dust, have no fear—chalk markers and dustless chalk are here to make it all good, clean fun. So what are you waiting for? Check out these 10 chalkboard paint projects and get ready to chalk it up!

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Chalkboard Art Museum

Turn your nursery into an art gallery! A chalkboard painted wall with decal frames make a stunning focal point and a really creative idea for displaying pictures and inspirational messages. Once your tot outgrows the crib, they'll be able to get "artsy" all over their walls.

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Photo: Hanna Mac Photography

Chalkboard Art Surface For Kids

If painting an entire wall in your tot's room with chalkboard paint sounds a little too scary, paint the bedroom door, or closet doors, instead!

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DIY Chalkboard Headboard

A creative idea for decorating a guest room or child’s room on a budget! It’s perfect for leaving inspirational messages for your tots.

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Photo: The Inglenook Décor

Chalkboard as a Photo Prop

A simple chalkboard can work wonderfully as a photo prop. Create a fun little photo booth with a fabric and start shooting! We think this would be a cool idea for a kiddie birthday party too.

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Photo: Jeremy Lawson Photography

Chalkboard Dresser

It's easier to get the kiddies to keep their rooms organized when they know where everything goes.

Photo: Holly Mathis Interiors

Chalkboard Map

Map it out! Help your kiddo sharpen his or her geography skills with a chalkboard map. How does it work? The outlines of the map are painted and your child can fill in the names of the states/countries with chalk. This is also a cool idea for globe-trotting tots—so they can keep track of all the places they've visited.

Photo: Shop Dirtsa

Chalkboard Room Divider

Double the fun! A chalkboard room divider is a super easy project and one we think would go really well in a nursery that also doubles as a home office—or in any other space in your home you want to divide. You can draw fun little doodles on one side and keep track of your to-do list on the other.

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