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Hello dear friends! Today, I am going to show you how you can make a sweet, miniature chalkboard necklace.  This necklace would make for a super fun (any occasion) gift, as you can include just about any message your heart desires on the chalkboard.  Some ideas to get the brain cells moving…get well, bff, love, a special date, initials, a sweet simple “hi”!…you get the drift.

Without further ado…let’s get crafting!

What you’ll need:

Rust-oleum specialty Chalk Board spray

a bezel pendant (you could find one at your local bead store or even purchase one through Etsy…this or this would do nicely)

finished chain

a scrap of satin ribbon

glue (I highly recommend a tube of E6000, it is inexpensive, amazingly strong and long lasting!)

painter’s tape

newspaper

basic white chalk

STEP 1:  Using the painter’s tape, tape your pendant down onto your newspaper being careful to cover any areas you don’t want “chalk boarded” with the tape.

STEP 2:  In a well ventilated area (i.e. outside) apply 2-3 light coats of “Chalk Board” spray to the exposed surface of the pendant (wait approximately 3-4 minuets between coats).  Let dry.

STEP 3:  Once the “Chalk Board” finish has had time to thoroughly dry (a couple of hours or so should be suffice), carefully remove the protective painter’s tape from the pendant.

STEP 4:  Tie a bow with your ribbon.  Trim ends to desired length.

STEP 5:  Using your glue, secure bow to top of pendant.

STEP 6:  Attached pendant to chain.

STEP 7:  Using your chalk write the message of your choice onto the pendant (using the edge of a brand new piece of chalk will help you write small and clearly).

STEP 8:  If you are giving as a gift, place pendant and a piece of chalk into a gift bag (I chose an organza gift bag with a bit of a shimmer in a fun, bright color).