This is what I used: Plaid Chalkboard paint, masking tape and some DecoColor Pens.
Tape off a big rectangle.
Apply the chalkboard paint. It took me 4 layers (letting each layer dry before applying another one) to get a nice consistent chalkboard color.
Draw something fun on the "chalkboard" area
Carefully remove the masking tape... Tah Dah!
Speaking of chalkboards... I am so close to opening my Etsy store. There is quite a bit of chalkboard like material involved. Here's a sneak peak:
Summer is just around the corner and that means Taking Trips With Kids. Don't be scared! I'll be doing a giveaway this week that will make traveling more fun for everyone.
Tomorrow I'll be sharing some thrifty fun from a gigantic neighborhood rummage sale I went to this weekend. I'm still swooning some coasters my friend Meredith picked up (11 for $2.50). They ended up being worth over $60!
This is so cute! I'm a huge fan of chalkboard paint. This would also help the kids from fighting over buckets (or anything else for that matter!)
Posted by: Meg | 05/24/2010 at 03:32 PM
This is such a cute idea!! The kids can even add their own design if they like!
Posted by: Meredith Fane | 05/24/2010 at 04:23 PM
My kiddos would love this! I've yet to try my hand with chalkboard paint, but this would be a great project to get started!
Posted by: Amy @ Positively Splendid | 05/24/2010 at 06:42 PM
I am really into this idea! I love the banner decoration on the bucket, so sweet!
Posted by: Liz @ Living My Sweet Life | 05/24/2010 at 08:30 PM
such a cute idea! especially since summer is soo close :) thanks for sharing
Posted by: a little lovely | 05/24/2010 at 08:37 PM
Adorable AND functional! I love this idea...when I have a classroom, I'm counting on your innovation and expertise.:)
Posted by: Amy Pobst | 05/24/2010 at 10:19 PM
Love the chalkboard paint on the bucket!! Great idea!
Posted by: Jill | 05/25/2010 at 02:30 AM
Isn't chalkboard paint just great?! Thanks for sharing and helping to make the most successful Modern Craftswoman Monday so far! Rory
Posted by: Rory | 05/25/2010 at 03:04 PM
So cute! I'd love it if you'd come link up to my linky party on Friday!
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Becca
Posted by: Becca | 05/25/2010 at 03:37 PM
Great idea...that gives me inspiration to use chalkboard paint on some end-of-year teacher gifts.
Posted by: Heather Zapf | 05/25/2010 at 04:27 PM
Very cute! I am coming from the TTA Blog Hop!
Come link up with me Thursday!
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Posted by: Tere | 05/25/2010 at 09:03 PM
What a great idea!!
Posted by: Kaysi @ Keeping It SImple | 05/27/2010 at 05:15 AM
What a fun idea! I love it.
Laura @ along for the ride
p.s. I have a blog party on Saturdays and I'd love it if you linked up!
Posted by: Laura | 05/27/2010 at 04:45 PM
Perfect party favors and summer bday gifts! Thanks for linking up @ PonyTails&FishScales~Party Time Thursday!
tere
Posted by: Tere | 05/27/2010 at 09:36 PM
Very Very cute! So perfect for those trips to the beach. It would be fun to make it permanent with a white paint pen too - so that the kids could tell whose bucket was whose. Love that little pennant on the top too.
Posted by: Beverly | 05/28/2010 at 09:36 PM
Those are super cute! What a great idea! Looking forward to your Etsy store too ;-)
~Liz
Posted by: Liz@HoosierHomemade | 05/29/2010 at 05:07 AM
LOVE that banner so much! Too cute!
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Posted by: Tere | 05/29/2010 at 06:38 PM
Super cute idea!!! I really like this!
Posted by: audrey g. | 06/03/2010 at 06:36 AM
Cute idea! I love making something with plastic pails for my grandkids to use at the little coves around my home. We love to explore and they always need something to put there little "finds" in. I think this idea will be my "2011" pail..
Posted by: Jean Carpenter | 05/14/2011 at 06:12 PM