I'm excited to have friends over this summer for backyard BBQs– and center stage (or at least in the center of the table) will be chalkboard candelabra.
This project brightens up any table– outdoors or indoors. And I look forward to changing the candelabra to tailor it to each event. Some ideas– the names of our guests, hand-drawn pictures, quotes or words. Since we're using chalkboard paint, the possibilities are limitless.
Full Disclosure: My VERY kind and handy Dad helped me out with this. He did the drilling part.
Supplies: A 2 x 6 piece of pine or fir (Actual will be 1-1/2” x 5-1/2”), primer, sandpaper, chalkboard paint (we used Krylon Black Chalkboard Spray Paint), 4 votives (you could use ANYTHING– small vases, up-cycled glass bottles filled with flowers etc) chalk or liquid chalk pens.
Step 1: My Dad drilled the holes with a 2-1/8” bit.
*Note from Dad: That is an expensive bit so you might warn readers to make sure of their chimney’s bottom circumference before buying one. A drill press would be ideal but I used a pistol drill.
Step 2: Sand and prime
Step 3: Spraypaint each side using long sweeping motions and allow plenty of drying time.
Step 4: Rub the side of a piece of chalk all over the top of the candelabra to "season" it. Gently wipe it off and you're good to go! Use chalk to write/decorate away.
Step 5: Decorate with chalk of liquid chalk pen.
That's it!
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Oh I love this… Now only if summer would arrive, or at least winter would leave!
Absolutely adorable! I love the versatility of the chalkboard background!
Too cute! What a fantastic idea!
This is so adorable!
Love, love, love it! What a great idea!
Too cute! What a clever idea.
This is sooooo cute Malia!! I love the idea – you could decorate it to match any party!! So fun!
Just wanted to show you my take on one of your crafts. http://www.lifelovegreen.com/2011/04/easter-table-decor
Sweet! I love your doodles, too. So… doodly! :D
Ok – not sure if the last comment went through so this may be a repeat!!
I love this idea. I have been seeing so many great chalkboard paint projects that I think it is time for me to run out and buy some. Ill be bookmarking this one until I do!!
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That came out great.
Adorable!!! You are so talented!!
Cute happy and springy! I love this idea…I need that drill bit.
This is so cool, what a great idea!!!
This is the prettiest thing. I am sure I will have one this summer, I love the idea of making it personal to each occasion. I came over from the simple things project.
Malia, Your dad did a great job drilling, but your doodling is what REALLY makes this project! I could never make one look so darn cute!
gail
Super cute!
What a creative idea! I love the thought of using it for an outdoor party. visiting from 504 Main :)
That’s great! such a nice innovative way to display some candles with style and ease!