Anyone else planning some back-to-school shopping this weekend? I’m eager to get started, but also telling myself that I should wait until the tax-free weekend that starts on the 17th. Since the start of the school season is foremost on my mind, I thought I would also share a quick DIY for the composition notebooks you’re likely to have in your cart at Target this weekend.
The Materials
The Process
And speaking of back-to-school, here are a few of my favorite links from the week:
- Love the photography of this children’s line (and the clothes are nice too!)
- I want this in our playroom so I have an area for displaying all of Jason’s school art
- Back-to-school supplies we wish we had as a kid
- Who doesn’t need more ideas for kids’ lunches
- Legos for learning
Happy Weekend!
What a cute idea!
I avoid tax-free weekends like the plague – the few $ I will save (less than $4 on $50 worth of back-to-school supplies), are not worth fighting the crowds. My time (and sanity!) is worth more than what I will save.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Oh my, I didn’t even think about the crowds. I’m obviously new at this. I’ll definitely get it out of the way this weekend. Thanks!
Have a great weekend too!
that’s pretty cool. i wonder if i could put chalkboard paint on the back of my iPad??
If you do it, I’d love to see pictures
I would use Chalkboard Vinyl, easy to apply and remove you can order the squares and cut to size. Uppercase Living Vinyl sells them. You can check them out at simplyvinyl.net They also have the chalk markers which are fabulous my kids love them.
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing!
This is awesome! I am definitely doing this… Thanks!
Thanks, Madeline!
I love the idea! (: But I’m wondering if the chalk will rub off when carrying it around..
Ours are definitely getting a bit smudged. I think this is best for doodling and decorating more so than creating a permanent label.
Super cute! Is the paint chipping/rubbing off at all?
Not yet, but it’s only been about a week since I painted them and we are using them at home – haven’t started carrying them around at school yet. I was more worried that the cover would absorb the paint and start to deteriorate/get flimsy, but the paint dries so quickly that didn’t have a chance to happen.
to understand completely, you just painted it with chalkboard paint?!
Yep, I did!!
I would suggest a ziplock baggie to carry it in for protection, perhaps the paint will survive longer!
My daughter saw this and really wants to do some fro her and her friends plus, she wants to use those neat colorful new duct tape designs for the spine.
That’s a brilliant idea! I’d love to see pictures. Thanks for sharing!
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Just an idea to save more $$, make ur own chalkboard paint!! Then you can have bright colors too and not just boring old black. IF u google DIY chalkboard paint you’ll find tutorials on other blog spots
Very simple to make, regular paint and non-sanded tile grout! Or like someone else mentioned. The chalkboard vinyl would be a good idea too, at least you wouldn’t have to worry about it deteriorating the cover (it’s just like a sticker!) http://www.wordplaydesigns.net is another place u can purchase it from!
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I think you could also spray some hairspray on it to set the chalk so that it won’t smudge =)
does it rub off? i would love to do this but when i carry it around school i don’t want to get chalk all over my stuff
The chalk is smudging but not rubbing off. Someone suggested hairspray – not sure if that would work but it might be worth a try. I haven’t had any problem with the paint coming off.
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This is so cool.
Seriously, I wanted to have a MOM like you.
That is so sweet. I hope my kids feel the same way!
Thank you!
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Hey I made a notebook roundup and I featured your DIY in it!
I hope you’re alright with it, if not please tell me!
http://birdsandkittens.blogspot.nl/2012/09/diy-roundup-notebook.html
Please check it out!
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.
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You can also cover these journals with scrapbook papers and use the cool duct tape for the spine. I have been doing this for a long time and coordinating them with the subject inside…. recipes, vacations etc. Takes about 10 minutes to do a notebook. You can either cut paper same size or overlap the edges.
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