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Chalkboard Christmas Trees

Learn how to make a chalkboard Christmas tree display using paint and unfinished wood trees! Great for a holiday mantel.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Dry Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 2 trees
Cost: $15

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Instructions

  • If necessary, you can sand the trees with fine grit sandpaper and wipe away the dust. I used mine without sanding.
    Unfinished wood Christmas trees
  • Paint the wood trees with chalkboard paint using a foam brush, and following the instructions on the bottle. Make sure to paint the base. Let dry.
    Painting on unfinished wood trees with black chalkboard paint
  • To get the paint in between the slats of the trees, I used a small detail brush. Let dry.
    Painting the edges of the wood trees
  • Use chalk to prep the surface according to bottle instructions.
    Prepping the chalkboard paint with chalk
  • Use chalk in various colors to draw on quotes, deigns, and more.
    Chalkboard paint Christmas trees