8x10 Chalkboards

These smaller chalkboards are great for playing with anywhere! 

My kids had a great time playing with them in their beds last night!  A long car trip would be a perfect time to pull them out.

I followed the same idea from the big frame, but added a padded bottom to make them more comfortable and cute!

For the pad I started with a piece of cardboard I cut to the same size as my frame.  I got these wooded frames at Wal-mart for $3 each.

Then I cut the batting to size.  I actually cut a long strip of the batting and "rolled" it up several times.

Cut the fabric a couple inches larger than the board and batting.

Using hot glue I went around the edges gluing the fabric to the cardboard keeping the fabric taught.

To give it just a little more I measured the center of the pillow and with embroidery floss and a large needle I stitched a few stitches.

Tie it with a good knot.

It adds just the right touch, don't you think?  You could add a button, or do two stitches.

I sanded down the corners of the frames.  They were a bit sharp.

This ocean blue is a favorite of mine.  I am on a bit of a teal and red kick.  They are so fun together!

I did sand a couple of them to give them that distressed look.  I followed it up with a matte top coat.  Kaylee wanted hers sparkly.

I cut the chalkboard to fit inside the frames and glued it in with the same construction adhesive. 

*Again, put the board in the frame, then glue it so the glue doesn't ooze out onto your project.

After the glue was dry I used hot glue to attach the pad onto the back.

There you have it! 

A fun portable chalkboard.

My niece will be getting one for her birthday!