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Step 3: Stain the Frame + LinesI decided to stain the frame and lines…you could easily change it up by painting them instead. I stained them using special walnut color stain.
Step 4: Paint the PlywoodThe plywood will be used as the chalkboard. I applied one quick coat of primer to the plywood before I painted it black. Instead of buying chalkboard paint, I chose to use flat black paint that I already had on hand! I’m all about using materials that I already own. Just two quick coats of the black paint and I had a chalkboard!
Step 5: Cut Out the Days of the WeekI used my Cricut to cut out the days of the week for the weekly chalkboard calendar using a white adhesive vinyl. I considered using a white paint pen to write them instead, but this was much easier.
Step 6: Assemble the Chalkboard CalendarThe first step to assembling the calendar is to attach the frame to the chalkboard. I did this by applying a small bead of construction adhesive to the back side of the frame. I then laid the chalkboard face down on the frame. I used some small nails and a hammer to secure the chalkboard to the frame.
Once the frame was attached, it was time to add the lines to separate the days. I spaced them evenly on the chalkboard and secured them using construction adhesive.
Step 7: Add the Days of the WeekThe final piece was adding the days of the week to the chalkboard calendar. I used transfer paper to put them on the chalkboard.
Step 8: Hang the CalendarSince I knew we would constantly be touching the weekly chalkboard calendar, I did not want to hang it with any standard picture hanger. Instead, I decided to use four screws to secure each corner to the wall. I just screwed straight through the chalkboard (not the frame) into the shiplap. I used black screws so they would blend in with the chalkboard. That’s it!
Be sure to check out how to easily make the modern wreath that I have hanging from it as well!