DIY Chalkboard Message Center

BEFORE: my pre-chalk board door!

I was catching up on my blog reading today and ran across A Thrify Mom's Cabinet Door Chalk Board post and new EXACTLY where I needed to try this project ... my pantry door!

That top panel is just crying out to be used as a message center & grocery list, but I hated the idea of painting it with chalkboard paint.  It just seemed so permanent.  What if I didn't like it?  What if I ended up with an even bigger mess on my hands than I wanted?  How hard would it be to paint over? Oh, and the feeling of all that dusty old chalk in my hands, all over the floor.  Eeek!

But then I saw her DIY instructions using Chalk Board Contact Paper and I knew I had a plan. I not only found it on Amazon, but also chalkboard markers! (Take a look at my new "Latest Obsession" sidebar on the left.)  Easy, no fuss, no mess ... and removable!

So the order has been placed, and as soon as I get that in I'm going to tackle the project.  Stay tuned, I'm sure I'll be sharing pictures.  I'm so excited!