Follow this tutorial to make an easy mini standing chalkboard easel that fits on your countertop.
Keyword chalkboard easel
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 1easel
Author Keri Houchin
Cost $25
Equipment
scissors
Superglue
Ruler
Ingredients
2piecescardboardcut to 8x10 inches
1canchalkboard spray paint
2picture frames8x10 inches
1spoolribbonapproximately 80 inches
chalk and eraseroptional
Instructions
Make chalkboard insert.Cut the cardboard to fit inside one (or both) picture frames. Protect your workspace and spray paint the cardboard with chalk paint. Set it aside to dry completely.
Attach the ribbon hinges.Cut the ribbon into two 2-inch pieces. Lay the frames face down with the tops lined up. Glue the ribbons pieces to the back of the frames at the top.
Attach the ribbon ties.Cut additional ribbon into four 18-inch pieces. Glue them to opposite sides of each frame, about in the center.
Assemble the frames.Open the frames and place the chalkboard insert where the photo would go. Close the back of the frames and stand them up. Tie the side ribbons together with enough spacing to stand up.