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"Jackie C., a blogger from Fairfield, CT, showed us how to add a fresh coat of paint and some easy embellishments to create mini memo boards. ACTIVE 10 MIN \u2022 TOTAL 30 MIN \u2022 COST $5.99 You will need:  \u2022 Cloth, for cleaning  \u2022 Assortment of old plates with decorative borders  \u2022 Black Glass Chalkboard Paint ($5.99)  \u2022 Paintbrush  \u2022 Hot-glue gun and glue sticks  \u2022 \u00BC&amp;quot;-thick rope  \u2022 1&amp;quot;-wide ribbon  \u2022 Scissors Directions 1. Wipe down the plate surface with a damp cloth to remove any dust; let dry. Apply chalkboard paint to the indented interior of the plate with smooth, even brushstrokes; let dry. 2. Using a piece of rope, measure the distance around the perimeter of the painted area. Cut the rope to this length. Apply a line of hot glue around the perimeter. Starting at the top center, press rope length into the melted glue, making sure the ends meet (trim if necessary). Let set. See how to also make: A Plain Side Table Look Like Pricey Furniture for Just $6 3. To create the rope knot, cut an 8&amp;quot; length of rope. Tie it in a loose knot, leaving the center slightly open. Trim ends if needed. Hot-glue the knot over the seam where the ends of the rope border meet; let set. 4. To make the ribbon embellishment, cut a 7&amp;quot; length of ribbon and tie as shown. Trim the ends diagonally. Hot-glue the ribbon over the rope seams; let set. It&amp;#039;s easy: 20-Minute, DIY Tiered Tray NOTE: Before you write, and to prevent permanent streaks, condition the chalk-painted areas first: Carefully cover them in chalk, then erase with a dry towel. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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