Old, vintage wood is one of my favorite things. I don’t care what it is either; an old table, a mantel, a wood box or an ironing board. If there is old wood on it, I will probably bring it home with me. When I find pieces with old wood that I can’t use as is, I will find a way to repurpose the wood to make it into something we will use in our home. You can’t buy old wood in a store and the patina and character it has is priceless. Vintage, wood ironing boards are one of my favorite things to pick up. There is a lot of wood on the ironing board top and you can make so many different things out of them. I have made a fall sign (find it HERE) and a “lucky” sign that hangs in our bedroom now (find it HERE). This repurposed ironing board turned chalkboard was a great project for the kids to use. It was so easy to do too!
This repurposed ironing board project came to me while folding up one of my vintage ironing boards after we used it for a beverage station during a party.
While folding it up, I thought it looked like an easel (see the picture below).
Right away, I started planning.
I knew this would be the cutest, little chalkboard for the kids!
The first thing I did was paint the top of the board with a couple coats of chalkboard paint.
Then, I asked Matt to cut off the “excess leg” from the legs that stuck out in the back when the board was set up this way.
All chalkboards need storage for chalk and erasers so I searched through my stash of finds in the garage and found an old, wood cheese box. PERFECT for holding chalk and erasers. Matt screwed the box to the bottom of the board in no time. This addition just added more character to this chalkboard.
Our daughter couldn’t wait to get her hands on the new chalkboard.
She dumped every last piece of chalk she could find in the cheese box.
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This repurposed ironing board turned chalkboard has gotten a lot of use. It is easy to move around too so the kids have used it for all kinds of play; kitchen, restaurant, school, etc.
If you don’t have a vintage ironing board around, these chalkboards are beautiful options:
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Such a cute idea!
Thank you Lindsay
That is seriously clever! I haven’t seen a wood ironing board in a long time. Wonder if you can do it with the newer, metal ones? Hmm…
You might be able to. They have spray paint chalkboard paint which is what I would use on a metal one, but the metal boards usually have holes??????
Such a cute project. Right up my alley. I love antique-y things like this.
Holly – I love “antique-y” things too! Thanks so much for stopping by!
What an awesome idea!
That’s such a creative idea! I love the welcome spring artwork too:)
The kids are so ready for spring too. Thanks Jeni
A great idea. 🙂
Thanks so much Buddy.
I wish I were as creative as you! I love the look of this! I have seen old boards at flea markets for next to nothing. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you so much! I love repurposing things and this one was a lot of fun! The kids love it.
Fantastic upcycling project. Love it!
Thanks!
Totally clever idea for your wooden ironing board. Great share on #simplybebetsy!
Thanks ~ Sharon and Denise
Thank you!
How smart! I’m sure your kids will have hours of fun with this chalkboard! Thanks for linking up with us at Best of the Nest!
Your welcome! Thanks for hosting!
That is really neat. 🙂 Great job explaining the different steps and I love the visuals!
Thank you so much Megan!
What a great way to recycle this old ironing board… Love it…. Cathy
Thanks Cathy! I LOVE repurposed projects.
Totally adorable Lindsay!! Love the little box to hold chalk!
Thank you Krista!
This is such a great idea! I have 2 of these and I should make one for the grandkids when they come for a visit. I love it!
I saw you sharing at the Makeover Madness Link Party
Debbie 🙂
Thank you Debbie!