2. An iPhone Chalkboard Message Board
We’re pretty sure that the entire purpose of the iPhone is to advance
us, technologically speaking, so going this old school feels a little
strange. But the practicality bothers us too. Who walks around with a
piece of chalk? We suggest Post-its—or using the Notes function that
comes standard on most smart phones.

3. Chalkboard Painted Gift Wrap
Isn’t the point of a gift bag to make gift giving
EASIER? If you’re going to go to all of this
trouble, you might as well really wrap it.

4. Chalkboard Refrigerator Makeover
This project we actually understand. In theory, it’s brilliant.
It’s the execution and longevity that we question. Would
those greasy fried chicken hands leave unusable spots?
Would chalk dust constantly transfer to clothes? This an
expensive potential disaster.

5. Chalkboard Composition Notebook
We are all for making things look more beautiful, but
this just seems like an enormous waste of effort. A
notebook has a cover that can be customized, and
covers can be purchased if you really loathe the look.
Chalkboard is expensive—why use it on a $0.98

6. Chalkboard Cheese Plate
Nothing says “Welcome to our party!” than a big
slab of chalk dust cheese. Seriously. Paper isn’t
bad. In some cases, it’s much preferable to the
alternative, which should not be ingested.