Chalkboard isn’t just for school anymore! In fact, you can barely find them in schools these days, but it’s a huge trend in home decor and photography. The trend has made its way to digital scrapbooking as well. Chalkboard is both versatile and fun to use. Let’s take a look at The Lilypad inspiration, all of which is 20% off in the shop until October 7th.

Although you’re more likely to find a smart board in the school room these days, chalkboard is still a great choice for evoking that scholarly feeling on your layouts. For a more simple take on the trend, try a journal card. It’s a quick and easy way to incorporate chalkboard onto your page. Alternatively, a full page of chalkboard is a fun and dynamic canvas for school layouts.

As chalkboard word art has proliferated across Pinterest, it’s become very trendy for everyday use. Take a look at these wonderful daily life spreads that use chalkboard beautifully.

At its essence, chalk is an artistic medium. Don’t forget the creative possibilities for using chalk in a more themed way. Whether you want a stylized look or whether you are scrapping your child’s driveway doodles, the possibilities are endless with this trend.

We’re excited to see how YOU use chalkboard on your pages! Do you have a special idea that you want to share? Hop over and participate in the Trend Watch – Chalkboard weekly challenge in the forum for the chance at a $5 store coupon. If you need some chalkboard products to get you started, remember the entire Trend Watch – Chalkboard category is 20% off all week.

The winner of last week’s Trend Watch – Wood challenge is meibritt. Congrats! Watch the blog for another Trend Watch installment next Monday!