Good gifts can be made with chalkboard paint. Paint an empty wine bottle, et voilà! A vase. Great gift tags, too, can be crafted. The best part: they’re reusable. How to mix your own chalkboard ...

Make a pile of blank chalkboard cards, and you won't be limited to the clichéd greetings on store-bought cards - you can personalize them for any occasion. Or make a set as a gift for someone ...