Get creative with chalkboard paint - easy DIY

I have a "thing" for many things.  One of them is chalkboard paint.  Magnetic chalkboard paint is even better.  My first foray into this medium was years ago when I painted a wall in my kitchen.  Loved its usefulness and the kids were little enough to scribble on the bottom half.  Today, I have several chalkboards around the house and some Wallie chalkboard panels, but I'd love to find a large spot to paint.

Thinking I may as well paint this wall.

Found the Wallie panels at Home Goods on clearance!

I came across some great ideas on Flickr for inspiration:

via NEGS26

via decorscout

via pour toujours



via epmd



via JenWaller



via It's Great to be Home