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Heart Shaped Chalkboard using Chalkboard Paint

January 27, 2014 by KC Coake 58 Comments

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and this year, I wanted to add a little Valentine decor around the house. I had seen a bunch of these cute Christmas tree ideas using pallet wood. I thought it would be really cute to make something like that but for Valentine’s Day. Of course, I found a way to incorporate chalkboard paint as well because it is just so fun!

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

What I had in my mind was to modify the ideas I had see with the Christmas trees for Valentine’s Day. I wanted my Valentine version to be a place we could leave nice notes for each other in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, not necessarily a place to hang notes or cards like the Christmas trees I had seen. My one concern was being able to find chalkboard paint in Valentine colors. I found the BEST SOLUTION ever! I’m so excited and so excited it worked!

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

I didn’t want the hassle of dealing with pallet wood, so I just went to Lowe’s and bought 3-1×3 boards that were 6′ long each. Mr. T cut them each roughly into thirds. They were all about the same length. We based all of this on the space in which I wanted to hang the finished heart.

I then place the boards on the floor and began to approximate how far apart we wanted them in the finished product. I was trying to figure out if I needed all of the boards or only some of them. I ended up not using one of the cut boards.

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

For the heart, use newspaper or other large paper to draw your half heart. Once you have the half the size and shape you like, fold your paper in half and cut out your heart.

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

Place your boards all together. Hold or tape your newspaper heart in place and trace it onto the wood pieces.

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

It should look something like this when you are done with these steps. At this point you need to cut your pieces on the lines you have drawn. Mr. T used a scroll saw and cut the heart out for me. He said the top two boards were the most challenging because of the curves and angles.

Now it is time to sand and paint. Prime your boards, unless you want the more rustic look.

Here is where it gets fun to me! I was wondering through Hobby Lobby trying to figure out how to paint this project. I have never seen red or pink chalkboard paint. I thought maybe I would need to paint it black and use colored chalk, but I really wanted red or pink. Then the craft gods looked down upon me and shown their magical light! I found this Americana clear chalkboard coating!

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

I used three colors of paint; white, red and pink. To make the ombre look I wanted, I mixed up eight shades in the cups as you can see. The boards were painted. The lighter colors only needed two coats of paint. The darker colors needed three or four coats (for the red). Then it was time to attach everything.

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

We used 1/4″ x 2 wood that we cut to fit the back. Because of the shape of the heart, you will need three pieces of wood to attach all the pieces together. Use a book ro another piece of wood to keep the same distance between each board. I would recommend that you bring your pieces of wood that are at the top on the right and left down one additional board. That third board up has a tendency to get out of alignment with the other boards.

Mr. T added two screws and some picture hanging wire as our method for hanging up this heart shaped chalkboard.

If you don’t want the wood that you used on the back to show or stick out from the front view, paint one coat of paint to help it blend in more. Next follow the directions on the clear chalkboard coating. It says to paint two coats, one vertical and one horizontal allowing one hour drying time. The hardest part for me was waiting for the 24 hour cure time…tick tock, tick tock.

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

After the 24 hour cure time, make sure you condition your new chalkboard surface by lightly rubbing chalk over the entire surface. Wipe your heart shaped chalkboard clean.

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

It is ready to use! Doesn’t it look so cute! I’m so happy with how it turned out. The only two cents I can give you for your project, is to start your top board with a darker color pink. The white chalk doesn’t show on the white and light pink boards. I may look for some colored chalk so we can use those boards. You can just learn from me and start with darker/brighter colors.

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

I used my baker’s twine (I got mine from Pick Your Plum. It was an awesome deal!) and attached a piece of chalk.

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

Now we are ready to leave each other sweet notes! In fact, I noticed a new note today. It said, “Happy Snow Day!”

DIY Valentine craft to make a heart shaped chalkboard using chalkboard paint. #ChalkboardPaint #ValentinesDay

Now for some fun! While I was talking pictures for you all, Snowflake photo bombed my shot. Then Pumpkin decided to follow suit. I thought the pictures were so cute, I turned them into a Happy Valentine’s Day just for you!

Happy Valentine’s Day from our family to you and your family!

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  1. Morgane Ollivault-Shiflett says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    it is so cute!

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  2. Susan Lazar Wojtkowski says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    Love this! Soooo dang cute!

    Reply
  3. Sylvie Creative says

    January 28, 2014 at 12:59 am

    Really cute!

    Reply
    • KC says

      January 28, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. LuAnn Braley says

    January 28, 2014 at 3:56 am

    That is beautiful! I WANT ONE! :O)

    Reply
  5. Ruth says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:57 am

    This is just adorable! I love the ombre effect of the colors. AND the fact that it’s a chalkboard without being black and white. Very cool.

    Reply
    • KC says

      January 28, 2014 at 11:52 am

      Thank you, Ruth! I love the ombre effect as well. I know don’t you just feel like not having to have a black or white chalkboard opens up a whole new world….or is that just me (she said rather giddily)?
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  6. Traci Harrington Creel says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I have not heard of this product but I love all things paint so thanks for sharing info on this product. How do you like the finish?
    The heard shaped note center is a great idea.
    Traci

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  7. Crystelle says

    January 28, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    No way! I was not aware that there was such a product as chalkboard clear coat… Great use for it! I love the Valentine photos you created with your sweet girls… They are so adorable…
    Thanks for showing us… 🙂

    and have a happy week!!
    hugs x, Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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    • KC says

      January 28, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      Yes, I wasn’t aware either until I stumbled upon it! Thank you!
      KC

      Reply
  8. Paige Tapley says

    January 28, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    I love this! It’s so cute!

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  9. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Such a fun project! I love that it’s pink too.. perfect for V-Day!
    I’m Coming over from the V-Day SITS linky party 🙂 Have a lovely rest of your day!

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    • KC says

      January 28, 2014 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks! It has been a fun project! Glad to have you stop by.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  10. Arena says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    This is so cute, I’m pinning for future reference! Found you via the SITS linky.

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    • KC says

      January 28, 2014 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I love this! The ombre coupled with the chalkboard paint is just so much goodness in one project! Pinning!

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    • KC says

      January 28, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      I love it….So much goodness in one project. Thanks for putting a smile on my face tonight! Glad you enjoyed my project. We are having fun with it.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  12. Clotilde/Craftybegonia says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Gorgeous! I absolutely love it! Very clever crafting,

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    • KC says

      January 29, 2014 at 11:41 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Clotilde/Craftybegonia says

        January 29, 2014 at 6:31 pm

        You’re most welcome. I also pinned it to my Pinterest board Heart Crafts.

        Reply
        • KC says

          January 29, 2014 at 9:19 pm

          Thanks!

          Reply
      • Clotilde/Craftybegonia says

        January 30, 2014 at 12:35 am

        You are most welcome! A very cute and clever idea!

        Reply
  13. Sarah Vanderkooy says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    This is beautiful, love the scale and colors. Great job, happy Valentine’s Day!

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  14. Lani @ Elle Dee Designs says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Love the heart shape and the ombre paint effect! Great project would look adorable in any home for sure. Pinned it for later!

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    • KC says

      January 29, 2014 at 11:42 am

      Thank you, Lani! I had fun creating it and taking it from the picture in my mind to reality!

      Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    January 29, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Love this idea!

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    • KC says

      January 29, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Thanks! Me, too. 😉 Have a great day!

      Reply
  16. Lisa @ Practically Perfect Home says

    January 29, 2014 at 10:44 am

    How very cute this is! I love the ombre pink with the heart shape. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

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    • KC says

      January 29, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Thank you! We are really enjoying it as well.

      Reply
  17. Pam says

    January 29, 2014 at 11:48 am

    What a cute idea! It looks great–Love the picture greeting too!

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    • KC says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you, Pam! I love the picture greeting as well…my daughters are some of my favorite people and I loved their photo bombing. 😉

      Reply
  18. Irresistible Pets says

    January 29, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    What a neat idea! Stopping by from the SITS link up!

    Reply
  19. Bethany says

    January 31, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    I love this! Great job!

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    • KC says

      February 2, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  20. Amanda @artsy_momma says

    February 1, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    This is gorgeous!

    I love the colors of your blog….how neat, you have a pink colored Pinterest button!

    Reply
    • KC says

      February 2, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks! We love pink around here.

      Reply
  21. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    February 2, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    What an absolutely adorable idea! I love that you painted the heart in ombre and made it a chalkboard!

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    • KC says

      February 2, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you! It was fun to create and has been great to use!

      Reply
  22. Shannon [Our Home Notebook] says

    February 2, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    So very cute!

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    • KC says

      February 2, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  23. Courtney @ Crafts by Courtney says

    February 2, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    I really love this idea! It’s absolutely beautiful. I just posted a Valentine chalkboard roundup and included it. I hope you can stop by and check it out. I have attached a link to the post.

    Have a great week!

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    • KC says

      February 3, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Courtney! I appreciate your kind comments as well as the feature!
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  24. Jen says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Very creative!
    I love the colors!

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    • KC says

      February 3, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Jen!

      Reply
  25. Regina says

    February 7, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    This is such a great idea! I feel like have one 🙂

    Thank you for the inspiration.

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    • KC says

      February 9, 2014 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you! You are welcome…glad I could provide inspiration!
      KC

      Reply
  26. Heidi Kay says

    February 16, 2014 at 12:11 am

    Love this! So pretty. It’s one of my Sunday Funday features! Happy President’s day weekend!

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    • KC says

      February 17, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you and thanks so much for the feature! Have a great week.
      KC

      Reply
  27. Ramona says

    January 5, 2016 at 11:09 am

    To mix the different shades did you just use the white and mix a little red or pink into it? thanks

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    • KC Coake says

      January 5, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      It has been such a long time since I made this I think I mixed some with white as well as some together to come up with the shades. I know the lighter shades were mixed with white and the darkest one is just the red. In between, it was a mixture of adding the red or adding the white to get different shades. HTH

      Reply
  28. anna says

    January 15, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Lovely !
    Anna

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    • KC Coake says

      January 17, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  29. Charlene says

    January 17, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    My kids would love this .Thanks for the idea.

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    • KC Coake says

      January 19, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  30. Create With Joy says

    January 21, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    KC Thanks for sharing your awesomel project at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy – Congrats – you’re one of our Featured Guests at this week’s party!

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    • KC Coake says

      January 23, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks for hosting and for the feature!

      Reply
  31. Heidi says

    January 22, 2017 at 9:37 pm

    So fun! Love the ombre colors! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      January 23, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply

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