DIY Chalkboard Pails
It’s back to school month around our neck of the woods !!! Yes I used three exclamation marks. I’m excited. The kids, not so much. They do however get excited about back to school shopping. I must admit I kinda get going myself about calendars, pencils, pens and the like. I’m old school in that way. I love to actually WRITE things in my calendar.
As much as I love technology (and I really really do as my iphone is practically attached to my hip) there’s just something about putting pen (ehem or pencils) to paper.
What I don’t like is clutter. It makes me nuts (more than my normal nuts). Everything has a place. Now if I could just magically get everyone to put everything in that particular place I’d be happy camper. Dare to dream right.
Pails are perfect for plunking in all the little things. They come in just about any size you’d like, making them an organizers dream vessel. To dress them up a bit we’ve added a bit of my favorite paint – Chalkboard.
Making it easy to change the contents and the label.
You can pick up everything you need for this project at your local LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT.
SUPPLIES:
- 2 quart galvanized steel pails
- 3M advanced multi surface painters tape
- qt Valspar chalkboard paint (ideal of metal and wood)
- 1″ paintbrush
- scissors
DIRECTIONS:
1. Remove any labels from pails.
2. Using painters tape, tape off desired area for chalkboard paint.
3. Apply a layer of chalkboard paint. Allow to dry. Repeat until you have desired coverage.
4. Remove and discard painters tape.
All that’s left to do is fill the pails and label the contents with chalk. Easy peasy and better yet organized! We’re using ours for back to school supplies. No more looking for pencils when we need them!
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Baci!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Lowe’s Creative Ideas Network. I am a member of the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Creators & Influencers Network. I was provided with a gift card. Opinions are my own.
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
Your pails are so cute! I can’t believe it’s back to school time near you already! Our area schools don’t start for another month!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
I love this idea, so cute!My kiddies would love it too!
Martha@A Family Feast says
I’m always looking for new ways to organize the kids’ supplies and clutter around the house!
Samantha says
love chalkboard paint! these would be so cool for plants!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
These are too cute!! Love it!
The Food Hunter says
very cool
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I think this paint sounds so neat! I know someone that wants to do part of their daughter’s bedroom door with it for messages.
Nutmeg Nanny says
This is so cute!
Melissa Bailey from HungryFoodLove.com says
Very creative idea! I want a bucket like this and get that paint to try it. Thanks!
Claire Gallam says
I LOVE THIS!!!!!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
What a fun project! I have to tell you, I’m a bit old school too when it comes to writing things down.
Amanda @The Kitcheneer says
These are so freak’n cute! Love this idea!
Angie says
What a fun idea! So cute!!!
Meseidy says
I love easy crafts to help get organized for the Fall.