DIY Magnetic Chalkboard Lap Desk
This is such a fun diy project with a useful outcome. I made this DIY Magnetic Chalkboard Lap Desk for my kids for just a couple dollars. They are super useful for doing homework or coloring on the go! Even great for those darn ABC magnets that end up all over my fridge.
You Will Need
I grabbed this set of 2 cookie pans at Dollar General for $4. You could use old pans you already have used. Or even find some really cheap at the thrift store. I chose new pans because I wanted them to have a really smooth surface. You can also sand down the old dirty pans, but I was lazy. 😉
I took the pans outside and gave them a good once over with the chalkboard paint…both sides. Then let them dry really well. PS: Make sure you have steel pans. Aluminum pans may not be magnetic.
When I brought them in I hot glued some ribbon to the side for handles. Apparently, this was the best idea ever! At least according to my 7-year-old.
That is it. It was just that simple. The kids now have a place to practice their spelling with chalk or magnetic letters.
They also provide a great surface for coloring or homework on the go. I love the edge on the pan because it prevents pencils and crayons from rolling all over the place.
I am telling you. As simple as this craft is…it is one of the most useful I have made in a while. My kids have already decided that I can hot glue a small travel pillow to the bottom to make them more squishy too. In case you wanted another way to make this Magnetic Chalkboard Lap Desk a little fancier! 😉