Chalkboard DAD Letters

This year for my husband on Father's Day I wanted to do a special photo with Serenity.

One of the things in the photo shoot will be some DAD letters that I painted with chalkboard paint.

It was very easy - even for someone like me who can't paint!

Here's what you'll need if you want to make your own:


One can of chalkboard paint - you'll have plenty leftover for other projects!

$9.99 at Wal-Mart:



A foam roller for a smooth finish.

$3.99 at Wal-Mart:



I liked using these little foam paint brushes.

About $.89/each at Wal-Mart:



Letters from Michael's.

Less than $5/each:



This is after the first coat - I probably should've lightly sanded the letters first to get the paint to stick better:



This is after the second coat:



And this is after the third coat - I definitely should've sanded the letters first:



My fingers are messier than Serenity's when she paints!


All in all, I like how they turned out. There are a few things I would've done a little differently:

1. Lightly sand the letters first.
2. BE PATIENT and wait longer in-between coats.
3. Start this project earlier!!

When I'm finished the photo shoot I'll share my pictures so y'all can see how it turned out!

Have fun!