after waiting a couple weeks for inspiration, i finished my second chalkboard, because i wanted one for my kitchen and had the perfect spot for it.  i think it turned out great!  i used paint marker to put a permanent border on it, but the message is just in chalk.  i almost wrote MENU on it permanently with the paint, but then i thought about how little i have been cooking lately and changed my mind!  now i can always add the menu if i want or just leave up a message.