Easy Chalkboard Coasters to Personalize Your Next Celebration

You all know how I love the chalkboard look, right? Inspired by this and the visual trend of crisp black and white mixed with old world charm I noticed when in Amsterdam this fall, I had an idea for a party look I wanted to create. This project started when I opened my 12-Months of Martha box and found these two bottles of chalkboard paint; black and mint. I think mint is quickly becoming my new favorite color. It is that subtle space between teal and lime and a bit tricky to find. The Martha Stewart chalkboard paint is the perfect mint! So with these I painted my less-than-pretty-but-very-practical cork coasters with black on side one to personalize with names for a party and the mint on the other size for a fresh accent. I paired these up with a chalkboard painted crate and mini chalkboard frame to create a personalized party. Oh so pretty. Enjoy! ~ Lia

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17 Comments

weekend // DIY to try | 74 Lime Lane February 27, 2014 at 1:34pm

[…] For place cards or to keep tracks of drinks, try chalkboard coasters / Lia Griffith […]

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jet February 21, 2014 at 8:44am

smart and clever brilliant idea of yours.
thank you for the sharing;-D

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1. Lia February 21, 2014 at 6:20pm
  
  Thanks Jet! You are so sweet!
  
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Anna February 21, 2014 at 7:51am

Hi Leah, all very nice! a hug

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1. Anna February 21, 2014 at 7:52am
  
  I want to say Lia !!! he he
  
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  1. Lia February 21, 2014 at 6:20pm
    
    Either way! I know who you are talking to. 😉
    
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2. Lia February 21, 2014 at 6:19pm
  
  Thanks Anna!
  
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Debra February 21, 2014 at 7:21am

Love the idea and that striped ribbon! What’s your ribbon source?

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1. Lia February 21, 2014 at 6:22pm
  
  Thanks Debra! I get my ribbon at the local fabric store however. . . I just bought this and some other rolls wholesale since I use them so much and was thinking to offer them on Etsy as well.
  
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cassy February 21, 2014 at 3:14am

This may be a silly question. I have not tried any of the chalkboard paint. Aftet you painted your coaster, and wrote the name in Chalk… is it actually chalk? or is there a special marker/pencil you use?

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1. Lia February 21, 2014 at 6:24pm
  
  Not a silly question at all! I usually use real chalk, but this time I tried out a chalkboard marker. It makes really clean letters, but I will have to let you know if it rubs off like chalk. Have not tried yet.
  
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Emily February 20, 2014 at 6:08pm

What a fantastic idea!! Thanks for posting this!

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1. Lia February 20, 2014 at 6:54pm
  
  I needed to do something with my bland coasters. haha. 😉
  
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Amy February 20, 2014 at 5:48pm

Love them!!

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1. Lia February 20, 2014 at 5:57pm
  
  Thanks Amy!
  
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Lisa Frank February 20, 2014 at 5:45pm

See, it looks adorable! I totally love it. You are one speedy lady, getting that done and posted this afternoon! You’ll have to teach me your efficiency tricks…my posts take way too long. 🙂

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1. Lia February 20, 2014 at 5:58pm
  
  I will! I love the colors in these photos.
  
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