I have been looking at this wooden plaque from Walnut Hallow for over nine months trying to imagine how I could incorporate into my craft area or for my home. Then it came to me, that I needed a message board and this was the perfect size. Check it out!
I first applied some Americana's Chalkboard Paint with horizontal strokes. I let it dry, then went over the painted areas with vertical strokes. I let the paint dry over night..not to dry but to allow for it to cure, as per the instructions of the company. After the board was conditioned with chalk I began to add some of my clothes pins. First I made sure the cork covering was adhered securely to the pins by adding some Premium Craft Glue clear adhesive. I then added a metal thumbtack to the backside of the pins with my 450 Quick Dry.
After the pins were dry I added more 450 Quick Dry to the surface between the head of the tack and chalkboard surface. I allowed that to dry over an hour. Now my board is ready to be hung so I can clip inspirational quotes, notes for myself and much more. ::smiles:::
Hoping you are inspired by my message board and that you grab some HELMAR and have a blast making your own!
