Hello dear friends! I have a DIY to share. Today, I am going to show you how you can make a sweet, miniature chalkboard necklace. This necklace would make for a super fun (any occasion) gift, as you can include just about any message your heart desires on the chalkboard. Some ideas to get the brain cells moving…get well, bff, love, a special date, initials, a sweet simple “hi”!…you get the drift!
{wouldn’t it make the perfect gift for a teacher!?}
Without further ado…let’s get crafting!
What you’ll need:
- Rust-oleum specialty Chalk Board spray
- a bezel pendant (you could find one at your local bead store or even purchase one through Etsy…this or this would do nicely)
- finished chain
- a scrap of satin ribbon
- glue (I highly recommend a tube of E6000, it is inexpensive, amazingly strong and long lasting!)
- painter’s tape
- newspaper
- basic white chalk
STEP 1: Using the painter’s tape, tape your pendant down onto your newspaper being careful to cover any areas you don’t want “chalk boarded” with the tape.
STEP 2: In a well ventilated area (i.e. outside) apply 2-3 light coats of “Chalk Board” spray to the exposed surface of the pendant (wait approximately 3-4 minuets between coats). Let dry.
STEP 3: Once the “Chalk Board” finish has had time to thoroughly dry (a couple of hours or so should be suffice), carefully remove the protective painter’s tape from the pendant.
STEP 4: Tie a bow with your ribbon. Trim ends to desired length.
STEP 5: Using your glue, secure bow to top of pendant.
STEP 6: Attached pendant to chain.
STEP 7: Using your chalk write the message of your choice onto the pendant (using the edge of a brand new piece of chalk will help you write small and clearly).
STEP 8: If you are giving as a gift, place pendant and a piece of chalk into a gift bag (I chose an organza gift bag with a bit of a shimmer in a fun, bright color).
Voila, a sweet chalkboard necklace!
What do you think friends, will you try this? Warning, you may very well become addicted to adding chalkboard finishes to just about anything (that chalkboard spray is really slick and it works on a multitude of surfaces!).
xx Cat
{love this project but not the “diy” part? you can purchase a completed chalkboard necklace in the shop}
47 Comments
This is so awesome that I couldnt resist myself without appreciating the work! I am loving it! And here is big thanks for standing as an inspiration for people like me.
Hello, this necklace cameo painted with chalkboard paint is adorable! I bet any little girl would just LOVE to have this. I hope it’s okay, I’ve featured your unique chalkboard necklace in a chalkboard paint round-up along with some other clever chalkboard paint projects. You can see it here:
http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/Clever-Crafts-Using-Chalkboard-Paint
Thank you so much for sharing!
Merci pour ton tutoriel, ce que tu fais est magnifique !
That’s so cute. And thanks for introducing me to blackboard paint. I have nieces that would love their walls to be blackboards. ^^
I’m cleaning out my drawers of things like this that were the “perfect” teacher gift. While I realize this seems cynical, it is not meant that way. I just think maybe someone needs to point out that teachers are people with different tastes and styles. Not everyone likes red apples, cute teachers necklaces, etc. Times have changed and along with it, so has fashion and teachers like fashion as well. Giving gifts like this is like giving the mailman a tiny replica of a mail box for his “collection.” Teachers can use supplies for their classes from their wish lists, books for their classroom, Starbucks gift cards, and the favorite class gift card for their favorite store or a teacher supply store. A $5 Starbucks card could be purchased with the money used for these supplies. Sorry………..don’t mean to be ugly, but practical.
I think a miniature mail box would be adorable, for mailpersons and non-mailpersons alike.
Also adorable: this necklace.
Love the project – the photos are wonderful but the instructions/text is so light that it is practically unreadable. If I make this project, I will have to do it based on the pictures alone. Don’t know if you can change the color of the text to black but would appreciate something a little darker. Thank you. The problem is not my computer; this is the only website i have a problem with.
Where did you get a chain like that? All the ones I find are boring chainlink chains… Thanks, I do everything chalkboard… never thought of jewelry though!
What a fun jewelry idea! I love it!
Adorable DIY concept. I love it. Thx.
This is wonderful! I will definitely be trying this out!
Great idea!
I wonder if I can use the paint instead of spray paint? I already have that in the basement!
So gorgeous and a wonderful tutorial! Would you mind if I featured a photo from your post (with a link back to you) for my handmade gift themed party? I’d love to include this!
Donna
signmakergirl@hotmail.com
I love these little chalky necklaces!
I have included them in a group of great tutorials for women and girls.
You can see what else was included if you like here….
http://allysonadeney.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/17-handmade-gifts-for-women-and-older-girls-with-tutorials/
Thanks for putting the tutorial together so we can enjoy them too.
Ally of harrysdesk
What a great tutorial… I think I’m definitely going to have to try it. It’s just so fun! I’ve featured this project as part of Simple Crafter’s Simple Craft Tutorials for this week. :)
Simply adorable! That’s just so creative! :)
Simply adorable! How creative!
Lovely…I just shared this on my FB page!
Thank you Desiree! You are awesome :)
What an awesome DIY! it's so cool =D would never think of this
EEEEEKS! Such a cute idea! Thanks so much for sharing it! Your pictures are fantastic!
This is lovely! I have to try it! Thank you! <3
This is such a creative and stunning idea! I can definitely use this in my back-to-school scrapbook! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a lovely idea! I might have to make some for my friends as Christmas presents :) Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi! I've just shared this on my blog: http://drawingdreaming.blogspot.com/2011/08/love-…
Thank you for the inspiration! xx
This is super cute!
I need some chalkboard paint. Desperately.
This is adorable! I want one to use in class (preschool teacher) to write the letter of the week on. Cute and stylish.
I absolutely love this! Wow, just wow!!!
Hannah
rubies-pearls.blogspot.com
love this! i have had a similar idea in my head… love how you did it! xo malia
Isn't Cat so creative? I just love this idea. Thanks for stopping by!!
I love this! super cute,I'll sure try it but I dnt have the spray :/ What's the search word I'd use online?
What a clever idea! I will be linking to both your and Cat's blog so others can come visit and see the wonderful tips! Pearl
That is adorable! And I already have the spray paint!
Adorable! I love chalkboard paint but never thought of this! Now we need a tut on making thin chalk sticks so we can write more on our charm. :) "Walk Away" or "Tread with Care"
:)
Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog! :) I LOVE Cat. She is amazing! Love your blog and can't wait to see more great posts from you.
-linh
I LOVE this idea!!! I might try to put a couple of them on a bracelet and make it a quasi-charm bracelet! That is so cute and so creative. It would be perfect for a teacher! Great post!
wow this is the cutest necklace – love it
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Oh my gosh…I LOVE this! I'll definitely be trying this out!
Oh my goodness I love this idea! I already have some leftover chalkboard paint from a project I did a while back, so this is definitely going on my to-do list!
By the way, No it is not tacky to request a DQ cake for your b-day! My favorite birthday cake is actually the cheep grocery store kind, mostly because I love the super sugary frosting!
Such a great idea! Love the PMS comment above! Too too funny!
Jo-Anna
well this is sure a treat to see today! i can't tell you how much i adore Cat, like it's mad amounts and to see her feature here makes me swell up with even larger loves, if that's even possible. her jewelry diy's and all the other incredible creations she makes blow my mind continuously. love the collabz ladies.
wow this is an absolutely adorable idea – i actually have a wall painted to be a chalkboard above the counter in our kitchen its great for leaving little messages. they have magnetic paint too that my sister has in her room – its so much fun xx
Chalkboard paint is to fun!! I love this idea. I haven't been this creative with my chalkboard paint but this is inspiring!!
EEEEKK! I love it! Chalkboard paint is so much fun..endless projects!
Oh I love this! What a fun little necklace!
I fell in love with it, you can write you own message like "I'm crabby" or something like that to warn the hubs. hehe
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Oh, that opens up so many fun ideas! Like “PMS” … a not-so-subtle hint!