Countdown Blocks with Chalkboard

I like to apply the K.I.S.S. principle to my life.

Keep It Simple Stupid Silly

I love countdown blocks and how adorable they are with all the cute scrapbook paper

that corresponds to the holiday you are counting down.

But I don't like storing holiday decorations.

So, why not make one super cute countdown that you can change for each holiday?

I stacked the blocks a little differently and then used chalkboard vinyl on the bottom block.

Now I can countdown whatever I want, whenever I want.

I thought my son might like this one. 

He's working on numbers and what mom doesn't celebrate bedtime?

The arrival of a new baby is always exciting,

but who wants to be reminded just how many days it takes to grow a baby?

With the chalkboard vinyl, you can countdown the months,

then as things progress, the weeks, then the days and maybe even the impending hours.

Might keep your mind off the contractions.

And if you are left with nothing to countdown,

why not celebrate life?

Want to Make Your Own?

Vinyl and Wood Kit as shown (does not include paper) = $15.00

Chalkboard Magnets

Chalkboard vinyl with a magnetic backing makes for some more fridge fun.

Let your hubs know you noticed and appreciated his good deed...

Or, get the kids all pumped and excited for dinner

only to crush their hearts when you make grilled cheese because the day was just too crazy...

Good thing these chalkboards are erasable.

Available to Purchase

12 inch x 12 inch Chalkboard Magnets = $10.00

Chalkboard with Pocket

My favorite part about this chalkboard tile is the pocket!

I love the paper and I love the convenience of having my list, coupons and receipts next to my to do list

so that I am organized when I head out for the day.

Available to Purchase

Chalkboard Tile with Pocket = $20.00

(pocket will be made with varying designs of black & white paper)

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Want to make your own?

Metal Scroll = $3.50

Chalkboard Tile = $10.00

Chalkboard Vinyl

I created this little set of chalkboards awhile ago with chalkboard vinyl.

I have been on the hunt for chalk markers to use with it and have had a difficult time finding something.

Regular chalk works just fine, but the markers have a finer tip.

I even checked the craft stores while we were in Utah a couple of weeks ago

and got nothing but strange looks from the sales associates.

You want to know where I finally found the markers?

At our local Michaels.  I was browsing the paint section and saw them.

Turns out they were not in the chalk section like I thought they would be.

As much as I love the chalkboard pens...

I probably love these hinges even more.

I found them at a hardware store in a discontinued bin.

The chalk ink wipes right off the chalkboard vinyl with a wet rag.

You can see I wasn't patient enough to let it dry before I wrote on it again.

I'll be sharing more chalkboard projects this week.

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Want to make your own chalkboard?

12 inch x 12 inch sheet of chalkboard vinyl = $5.00