Ready to make some chalkboard canisters? I got inspired by some fancy black tins on the Pottery Barn website but decided that I could make them for so much cheaper. The secret? Tins from the thrift store! They are inexpensive and the perfect thing for this DIY project. So, make these chalkboard tins for every room in your home to organize all the things. Want more ways to organize in containers? Try our printable labels with Cricut.
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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. Remember that any tins will work for this project as we are going to paint them.
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 them fabulous!
Supplies needed to make these DIY chalkboard canisters:
- Tins of any size and type
- metal primer
- chalkboard paint
- Masking tape
- Plastic wrap
How to Make Chalkboard Tins:
I put some masking tape around the tip-top of my tins 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!
Be sure to spray paint with metal primer before the topcoat. And now for my grand secret ingredient….chalkboard paint!!! You can buy chalkboard paint or try making your own. Then just spray paint 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 you can change it up.
The best part is that you can change them 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. Yes, I am a little obsessed with these chalkboard canisters. I hope you are too.
Great idea! Well done!
smiles, alice
Love this idea! Can’t wait to see how you used. 🙂
Angie these are incredible!!!! Congratulations on the feature!!
Blessings
Patricia
Thanks for posting this. I just posted yours! I think it will go over very well!!!
Great job! I will have to look for the metal primer, I have some tins and chalkboard paint already! Thanks so much for sharing!
LOVE these! I am definitely trying this as I have a ton of these tins!
Hey Angie! These are the best! I have been hanging on to some tins, not wanting to throw them out, but not knowing what to do with them, either! I’m so doing this. I’m just missing the metal primer. (P.S.) I’m having my 1st linky party tomorrow and the theme is baskets. Pls. consider linking up if you have any posts w/baskets!
Hi Angie. Stopping by from Someday Crafts & I am sooo excited. I have tons of these. Not really sure why, but chalkboard is perfect – for my crafts, Grandson’s, Hubby’s fishing stuff. I could go on & on. Thanks so much!
Oh my gosh, I love those! You have my wheels turning. Thank you for the inspiration,
I am recreating the vignette from PB that includes these tins… got everything from the dollar store (but I couldn’t find any tins)
LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing! I linked your project to my recent post all about CHALKBOARD PAINTS! Go check it out!
http://sustainablychicdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/09/chalk-board-paint-projects-some.html
Thanks so much for sharing!
That is SWEET!
What a darling idea! Never would’ve thought about covering canisters with that ever-lovin’ chalk paint! 🙂 Great job!
xoxo laurie