Welcome to the 8th Handmade Monday  - where we share what we’ve been creating related to the handmade theme.  You’ll find it here every week and it’s a lot of fun.

There’s been a lot of chalkboard paint splashed about my studio this week

chalkboard paint

with a lot of chalkboards needing several coats

chalkboards

some new ideas

note to self chalkboard

as well as gifts for Mums and Grandmas (Mother’s Day is only two weeks away)

grandma's kitchen

 and wedding gifts (the wedding season seems to be well under way!)

lots of weddings this weekend

Click here for more information about the chalkboards.

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These chalkboards pop up in all sorts of guises . . .

This one is for Mum’s Kitchen:

Mum's Kitchen personalised chalkboard

They’re a great gift for anyone’s kitchen really

personalised heart shaped chalkboard

and they make a great gifts for newlyweds too

Mr and Mrs Wilson personalised chalkboard

but with Mother’s Day coming up (it’s only two weeks away!) you might just want one for your Mum . . . or maybe your Nan:

Nan's Kitchen chalkboard

The ones for mum are here but you can find some more chalkboards here - they’re all handpainted to order, so whatever name or message you want on it, it can be done

These heart-shaped chalkboards measure 30cm across – so they’re a good size for all those lists – and they come with a little basket on the front with a small piece of chalk and a cloth wipe.  Seriously cute and a lovely, practical gift.

What message or wording would you want on yours?