Craft | Lunchbox Chalkboard

by Carla Wiking, posted on August 22nd, 2013 in Arts & Crafts

Back to school is an exciting time. It is often bittersweet, sending our little ones off for a full day without us. I remember my mom used to write sweet notes on our napkins, tucked into our lunches. I loved these thoughtful little notes, even when they should have embarrassed me.

With those notes in mind I devised a super simple craft that with make brightening your little one’s day a cinch. These mini lunch box chalkboards are the perfect way to pack a little love right in with your kiddo’s juice box.

You’ll need
thin cardboard (cereal or cracker boxes work great)
chalkboard paint
decorative tape
a magnet (for a metal box) or sticky velcro (for a fabric box)
scissors
chalk

Step 1
Cut your cardboard to fit the top of your lunch box.

Step 2
Paint it with chalkboard paint (allow to dry at least 24 hours before you write on it)

Step 3
Frame your chalkboard with decorative tape.

Step 4
Attach the magnet or velcro. I simply taped my magnet to the back of my board.

Step 5
Write a message with chalk and stick it their lunch box.

Happy Back to School Crafting!