Hey, hey! Today, I’m sharing a super easy way to customize kitchen canisters with chalkboard paint.
I’ve had these stainless steel canisters since my hubs and I got married six years ago. I never used them regularly because I couldn’t ever remember what was in each one. What a pain!
After I made my Spring Wreath, I had leftover chalkboard paint, so I got busy on my canisters with a sponge brush.
I didn’t tape anything off. I just went around the canister top carefully with my paintbrush. Easy peasy!
I did three coats of chalkboard paint and let it dry completely between each coat.
After allowing the paint to cure for a day, I used chalk to condition the paint. I scribbled it on and then used a soft rag to wipe it off.
I used a Chalk Ink Wet Wipe Marker to write the ingredients on each canister.
Pure magic!! I love how easily I can change the label when the ingredients change. 
That’s how I customized my kitchen canisters. It was a very easy project. I just had to be patient to let the paint dry and cure. If you have other styles of canisters, you could always tape off an area and add chalkboard paint to the canister side. SO many possibilities!
Next up, I’m working on my spice rack…hope to show you soon!
Do you have kitchen canisters? Do you have them labeled?
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These are so cute! I love the idea of using chalkboard paint but don’t like the actual chalk and the chalk dust. I’ve never seen those chalk markers before. Where are they available for purchase?
Thanks Jennifer! Someone sent me mine, but I think you can find them at craft/hobby stores.
If I have a chance, I’ll stop by Hobby Lobby today to see if they have them. xo
Hobby Lobby does have them! I’m pretty sure I’ve seen them there before.
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So cute! And I love the fact that one of your canisters is marked for grits! You know a family loves grits when they have a container or jar of them sitting out in their kitchen with their other staple ingredients.
We love our grits also!
Yay for grits!
Do you put cheese in yours?
That is so cool Myra! Thanks for sharing.
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So fun!! I need to do that to some of our canisters!
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It’s amazing what you can do with chalk paint. The possibilities are endless. Great idea
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I had no idea you could buy chalkboard paint in the small containers. I have several projects I would like to apply this to. THANKS!!
Where did you get the canisters?
They were a wedding gift…I think from Target?
So cute!! I didn’t know that the chalkboard paint came in the small bottles like that!! I’m so looking for it at Hobby Lobby next time I am there!!
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I have dark green canisters that look just like yours. This is a great idea for helping the hubby know where everything is. Thanks for the inspiration!
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For some reason my Hobby Lobby is behind. They only have spray chalkboard paint and they don’t have these chalk markers. I checked Jo-Ann too and they don’t have them either. Bummer! Hobby Lobby did have some cute canisters though!
I have been really enjoying seeing all the different uses for chalkboard paint and I have to say that those pens are really neat. I want to do something like this now so neat!
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I love, love, love these! I just revamped a spice rack I had around and I LOVE having it all organized and labeled. I have some glass canisters that I’m not using…maybe I will put some chalkboard paint on those and do something similar?!? Thanks for the great idea!!
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Yes! You could totally do this on glass! Hope you’re having a great week!
That is very cute. Have a wonderful Holiday Weekend:)
LOVE!!!! I got the chalkboard paint at Walmart but they didn’t have the chalk pen:( Will check the craft stores this week. I have clear canisters that look like yours Myra. They are a shaterproof plastic. Do you think the paint will go on ok or should I prep it with sandpaper?
Awesome Julie! I would just put the paint directly on the plastic.
Very cute idea….I may have to steal it for my craft room!
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Love this idea! I like that they can be switched around depending on what’s in there. Thanks for sharing
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Those look great! I love the chalkboard labels!
This is such a cute idea! Love it!
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So glad I came across this post! I’ve been wanting to do a chalkboard project and love the chalk ink markers! Just what I need!