Kirk and all teachers

susiewantsroses

15 years ago

Found this pic of an amazing way to 'snaz up' a teachers dinner meeting. Chalkboard paint!

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smickerdoodle
15 years ago
Those are really cute. Seems like I have seen something like that somewhere before...just can't remember what site...
luna_llena_feliz
15 years ago
I imagine after a day with the kids, that Korbel would taste pretty great! he-he Love the idea of the little chalkboards. Very fun idea for teachers or not!
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kirkus
15 years ago
Susie, Those are really NEAT! Love the idea of chalkboard paint! Thanks for sharing! Bear Hugs! Kirk
(Here's an old chalkboard I have. I mounted old school photos on it. I found the photos while junking! If the pictures could tell a story...)

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backyardmom
15 years ago
Thanks for sharing.My DD is a teacher and when she was is grade school she made little chalk board christmas ornaments.She wrote our names on them.She wanted to be a teacher from 4th grade on.She teaches 5th grade.Joan
treasureforu
15 years ago
I love this idea. I am going back to school so that I can teach. I just got my application submitted for school but I have to send in my transcripts and wait for a reply about admittance. Anyway, was wondering how do you get the names to stay on the chalkboard paint? Is there something you can seal it with? This would be a fun way for the kids to make a gift for the teacher near the end of school.
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susiewantsroses
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15 years ago
treasure- Since they are goblet ID's the name can be changed again and again if a teacher owned a set of them for their home. But for a one time gift I would just use a white paint pen. Susie

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