Oh how I love colored chalkboards friends. And I love the color mint. Ooooh, and gold frames. This mint chalkboard is the result of those three loves.

Best of all, it was easy enough to make that I now have plans for a whole rainbow of colored chalkboards.

To make one, just collect an old painting with an awesome vintage frame. Then mix together 1 cup any color paint (I’m partial to mint) and 2 tablespoons of unsanded grout. Mix well. Paint the back of the painting with your paint-and-grout mixture. Flip the painting around so that the chalkboard is facing forward.

Then use as the backdrop for a Sangria Drink Station…

…or an Ice Cream party… or just add a favorite quote and use as decor in your home!

And if you don’t have the best handwriting, check out this how to for perfect chalkboard lettering for the handwriting impaired!