Step 1: Paint stool and let it dry completely.
Little Crafter’s absolute favorite color is blue, so I used that for the top surface of the stool since it’s what he’ll see the most. Purple {for the Ravens} is a close second, so I used some of that as well as a fun bright green. Be sure to be patient…I know, it’s so hard!…and let it totally dry before moving on. Just trust me, ok?
Step 2: Tape clock stencil to the center of the stool top width-wise, leaving room at the top for words.
I measured from the left and right sides of the circle to the edges to make sure I had it centered, then used washi tape {couldn’t find my painter’s tape, but washi did the trick!} to secure it.
Step 3: Apply chalkboard paint with sponge brush. Let dry for one hour, then repeat for a second coat. Let dry completely. *Note: The chalkboard paint needs to cure for 24 hrs before you use chalk on it. More on that later.*
Step 4: Add numbers to the clock and text. You can use stencils for this, or you can use adhesive vinyl like we did.
Step 5: Give the entire stool, except for the clock face, a good coat of Super Gloss Mod Podge to seal it. If you seal the clock face, I don’t think the chalkboard part would work right.
Step 6: Condition chalkboard paint and enjoy!
For this part, you wait 24 hours from the time of your second coat, then lightly rub the chalkboard surface with chalk. Wipe off, then it’s ready to use. You can use a chalkboard paint marker or regular old chalk.
Erin says
So the first thing I thought this was? A time-out stool. HA.
diaryofamadcrafter says
I love this! Pinned! 🙂
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says
I love it, but now I’m laughing at what Erin commented… it would make a perfect time-out stool, LOL! I think it’s a great educational project and it’s awesome that your kiddo is so interested in learning to tell time!!
Marilyn Clark says
What a fun stool! I just LOVE chalkboard paint!
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
Such a fabulous idea and I love the colors! Well done 🙂
Carissa Bonham says
What a great project! I love things that are practical and educational at the same time. Well done. 🙂
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
That turned out awesome! You got some super fun colors too
Kara @ Petals to Picots says
Such a cute idea!!
Katie from Sew Woodsy says
Super cute step-stool!
Jenny Romaine says
That is the sweetest little stool! It looks adorable!
Chiwei @ One Dog Woof says
OOh, I love that you can rewrite the time. I mean, how often can you do that in life, right? 🙂
Marilyn Clark says
Love this stool every time I see it! How do you like the folk art brand of chalk board paint? I recently picked some up from Meijer (it was on clearance)
Mackenzie says
Very cute! This make a great ‘time-out stool’ too! 🙂
Mackenzie 🙂
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
So cute, I love this!
Amy Anderson says
Haha – that would make a fun time out stool . . . maybe not for the little one though ;D
Love the colors. I’m a big fan of anything with clocks!