Impress your friends with this DIY chalkboard tray

This DIY project wont be boring for your or your guests.

October 14, 2019, 4:07 AM

This do-it-yourself chalkboard serving tray is perfect for your next get-together.

Next time you invite guests over, you can be the "hostest with the mostest" with this quick-and-easy DIY project.

All you have to do make this creative serving piece is follow the seven steps below:

1. Gather your supplies

PHOTO: Wooden cutting board with the DIY supplies.
Wooden cutting board with the DIY supplies.
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This DIY is fairly simple. You only need four supplies that you can find at most craft stores.

  • Block of wood
  • Chalkboard spray paint
  • Painter's tape
  • Chalk

Tip: instead of a piece of wood, you could also use a wooden cutting board. It works just as well and you may already have an extra one lying around your kitchen.

2. Tape the edges of your board

Using the painter's tape, tape all four edges of the wood block.

Just remember, the more tape you use, the smaller the chalkboard area you will have.

PHOTO: Applying tape to a wooden cutting board.
Applying tape to a wooden cutting board.
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3. Apply chalkboard spray paint

First, make sure to read the directions on the spray paint to make sure you are applying it correctly.

Next, carefully apply the chalkboard spray paint to the area without the tape.

Tip: you may want to wear gloves.

PHOTO: Chalkboard spray paint being applied to wooden cutting board.
Chalkboard spray paint being applied to wooden cutting board.
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4. Remove the tape

After the paint has dried according to the time on the label, remove the tape.

This should reveal your perfect chalkboard rectangle.

5. Add your favorite snacks

Get creative with what you want to serve.

This board is great for cheese, fruit, crackers, desserts and more.

6. Label the board

PHOTO: Writing on the chalkboard tray.
Writing on the chalkboard tray.
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After you have decided where to place everything, use the chalk to label the items.

You can even add the name of the party if it is a housewarming, someone's birthday, graduation or anniversary.

7. Enjoy!

PHOTO: DIY chalkboard serving tray with fruit and crackers.
DIY chalkboard serving tray with fruit and crackers.
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The best thing about this DIY is that you can use it over and over again.

Simply wipe the chalk off and relabel for your next shindig.