Chalkboard Tins -- PB Inspired

Ready to make some chalkboard tins just like those fancy black tins you see on Pottery Barn?  Learn how to make my chalkboard tins....

Here is the original Pottery Barn inspiration:

What were those things before my transformation you ask? Oh, I am so excited for you all to see cause I know you have some in your house right now.

 

Yep, those tins that cookies and such come in. I had these in my cabinet. But the thrift store has these all the time for next to nothing. And some people throw these away...pfft...we are going to make 'em fabulous! I put some masking tape around the tip top of mine and used plastic wrap to keep the paint out of the inside. I would think that if you paint all the way to the top the lid would scratch off the paint. But if y'all are feeling courageous -- go for it!

Now I spray painted mine with metal primer before the topcoat. But again -- if you are courageous -- you can skip it. And now for my grand secret ingredient....chalkboard paint!!! Yes, I spray painted the ENTIRE thing with chalkboard paint. (Follow the directions on the can pretty please -- wait the time for it to dry and cover your surface with chalk before using.) The entire surface is a chalkboard. So if you are not into the PB look.... 

 Best part -- you can change em back and forth as many times as you like! I love mine and I am ready to do some more! I have one HUGE tin that I am thinking of doing and writing "Cookies" on it. I am a little obsessed with these chalkboard tins. I hope you are too...

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