I am loving chalkboard paint lately! You’ve seen a few table tops I’ve done with chalk paint. Chalkboard signs are always popular at our sales but customers really go crazy over anything we paint with chalkboard paint. My newest project is this vintage suitcase chalkboard sign.
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How to Make a Chalkboard Sign on a Suitcase
I bought the suitcase from Lonae’s space at Room With a Past last year. I’ve been using it to display aprons and other items and stacking displays at vintage markets.
But I’ve seen so many cute vintage suitcases used as signs on Pinterest that I thought I’d try it on this one.
I just wiped down the smoothest side of the suitcase and painted on three thin coats of chalkboard paint, letting the paint dry completely between each coat. So easy! I didn’t even take pictures of the process because it was so simple.
I didn’t do this but you could tape off the edges with painters tape to get a straight edge. I just let mine be organic.
Now I just need to work on my chalkboard printing. This would be great to write a quote or Bible verse on to display in your home. Or to write a Christmas countdown or other holiday message.
More DIY Chalkboard & Sign Projects:
- Chalkboard Coffee Table
- Blue Chalkboard Table
- Another Blue Chalkboard Table
- How to Make a Laundry Chalkboard Sign
- How to Make a Menu Chalkboard from a Thrift Store Find
- DIY Chalkboard Menu Planner for the Fridge
And now for more thrifty goodness!
Thanks for reading! Originally published June 30, 2014.
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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Justine Y says
June 30, 2014 at 11:46 pmWhat a cute idea for a vintage suitcase! I think this would also be cute with the tinted chalkboard paint you can get… 🙂
the cape on the corner says
July 1, 2014 at 9:26 amthis would be the best thing for a wedding or shower. love it!
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The Style Sisters says
July 2, 2014 at 1:27 pmCute idea…perfect for weddings or parties to have those suitcases to give directions or whats on the menu. Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share your post with us http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2014/07/centerpiece-wednesday-linky-party.html
Karin
Kathleen says
July 3, 2014 at 10:10 pmI collect vintage suitcases and this is a great idea! (I also make chalkboards!) Love it. Found you over at The Charm of Home and I’m your newest email subscriber!
xo Kathleen
Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home}
P.S. I also design vintage jewelry and have a vintage suitcase Pinterest board!
Marijana says
July 4, 2014 at 3:50 amI love vintage suitcases! You did a great job with the paint!
Katherines Corner says
July 4, 2014 at 7:33 amthis is such a clever idea!!! Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. ♥
Shanice says
July 4, 2014 at 9:59 amVery creative! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
Elizabeth says
July 5, 2014 at 10:46 amAwesome! How fun to add that to a suitcase. Great idea!!
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
July 7, 2014 at 4:28 pmThis is such a great idea! The perfect combination of vintage and chalkboard. Thanks so much for sharing at last week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ this will be one of my features at tonight’s party! Pinned
karen says
July 8, 2014 at 11:41 amThank you so much for sharing Ann!! Featuring tomorrow at Redouxinteriors at the Handmade Hangout. I have some new ideas for a couple of old suitcases I have!
Sherry says
July 8, 2014 at 7:25 pmVery cute idea.
Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home.
Sherry
Shanice says
July 13, 2014 at 8:15 pmThank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream’s City of Links on Friday! I appreciate you taking the time to party with me. Hope to see you again this week 🙂
Angie says
April 25, 2019 at 10:39 amSo many possibilities with this cute chalkboard sign! I love vintage suitcases so this is the best of both worlds
Chas says
April 25, 2019 at 12:10 pmThose suitcases are so amazing to work with. I have one too that was my grandfathers and I treasure it. Great upcycle and thanks for sharing.
Habiba says
April 25, 2019 at 2:10 pmWhat a great idea! It never occured to me to make a chalk board from a 3D object. Very clever that! I also need to train my handlettering for the chalkboards I have in my home.
Gail says
April 25, 2019 at 3:10 pmThis such an adorable idea for writing signs and sayings! And it looks great too!
Jenny says
April 26, 2019 at 6:18 amWhat a great idea for vintage suitcase. Chalkboard paint is so much fun to use and to create chalkboards on anything.
Angela at Simply Beautiful By Angela says
April 26, 2019 at 5:32 pmSUCH a cute idea!! I love this 🙂