# DIY Erasable Wall Decor The How to Mix Chalkboard Paint Tutorial is Easy and Awesome By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-mix-chalkboard-paint References: [abeautifulmess.typepad](http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/02/how-to-mix-chalkboard-paint-in-any-color.html) The 'How to Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color' tutorial offered by Elsie and Emma of 'A Beautiful Mess' creative blog, is a great, cheap and chic way to add a bit of flair to your abode. Since it allows you to create your own chalkboard using almost any surface in [any color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-paint-1), this DIY project is ideal for any home, any room and any style. [DIY projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customdesigned-painting-kit) have become huge as people look to save a little money, infuse their own creativity in their home and have a fun project to work on. This definitely falls into all three categories and is a great experiment to try out. Inspired by Martha Stewart, this project is not only fun to make, but leaves you with a great tool for reminders, signs or schedules. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Home Decor:** This trend allows individuals to infuse their own creativity and personal touch in their home decor projects, providing opportunities for new product designs and materials. - **Chalkboard Paint:** This trend offers a versatile and low-cost solution for individuals to create customizable boards for reminders, signs, menus, or schedules, suggesting innovative approaches for education and retail industries. - **Personal Project Interactivity:** This trend fosters an interactive and fun approach to engage individuals in creative projects, providing opportunities for new education and entertainment technologies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Improvement:** This trend offers new opportunities for materials, product designs, and retail promotions that facilitate DIY home decor projects with reusable materials and customization capabilities. - **Education:** This trend offers innovative opportunities to foster interactivity and creativity in classroom settings, such as custom-made boards for student presentations, notes, or exercises. - **Retail:** This trend suggests new approaches to offer customizable signage, menus, or product displays in stores that provide novel customer experiences and promote engagement with the brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Decorative Removable Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasst.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [All-Purpose Home Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mix-it-yourself-cleaning.md) - [Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renter-friendly-wallpaper.md) - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [DIY Colourful Dough Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dough-project.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-macaron-sidewalk-chalk.md)