Do you like to leave little notes in your kids’ lunchboxes? I do. I even sneak them into the lunches of my big kids sometimes. This year I decided to try something a bit different and I created these chalkboard paint lunchbox notes.
I bought a variety of lunch box containers in different sizes and painted the lids of them with chalkboard paint. I added a few coats so the paint won’t scratch off.
That way, when I’m packing lunches for the little guys, I can scribble a quick note to them. {I’ll probably use chalk pens instead of regular chalk to give it a little staying power.}
On the small containers, I just painted little squares …
… so I can label their food or leave a fun note or a smiley face.
And I even painted a little swoosh inside their lunch bags for a tiny message that they’ll see as soon as they open up the bag.
The lids of these lunchbox containers will have to be washed by hand but they’ll be a fun way to send lunchbox notes to school with the kiddos each day!
For more lunchbox ideas, be sure to check out these simple Frozen themed lunchbox ideas for your Elsa and Anna fans …
… a cute little lunchbox printable to grab and stick on any snack …
… and a back to school lunch box packing station idea to help the kids pack their lunches themselves {score}!
barb says
August 14, 2012 at 2:17 pmI love it! I’m going to do the same thing! Thanks for the idea!
Linda says
August 14, 2012 at 4:42 pmSuper cute!
Maureen says
August 14, 2012 at 6:43 pmbrilliant!
Sarah says
August 14, 2012 at 7:48 pmI love this idea!!! Can you still run the sandwich boxes through the dishwasher with the chalkboard paint on them?
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
August 18, 2012 at 6:35 pmSarah, you can. I’m sure it’s not recommended but I’ve done it with other dishes many times. I have one cup that’s been going through the dishwasher for at least ten years and the paint is still intact! If it does start to peel off, I’ll just repaint it.
Josh says
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Sarah says
August 19, 2012 at 1:59 amThank you! (didn’t know I was signed in under my husband’s account with the deleted comment above)
Tonia L says
August 15, 2012 at 2:49 amGreat idea! My kids would love that!
Hannah Brooker says
September 20, 2012 at 4:07 pmWhat a sweet idea! I love the idea of leving notes when my daughter is bigger and This is just a great idea x
Hannah Brooker says
September 20, 2012 at 4:07 pmWhat a sweet idea! I love the idea of leving notes when my daughter is bigger and This is just a great idea x
Leslie @ Violet Imperfection says
September 20, 2012 at 4:33 pmThat is a fantastic idea!
Cris says
September 20, 2012 at 7:48 pmawesome idea!!
Kelli Herrington says
August 5, 2013 at 4:49 pmIm your newest follower and thanks for this great idea Im going to do it. My kids are going to love it
Amy @ Living Locurto says
August 15, 2013 at 2:07 pmLOVE this idea. We’re doing it.
Debbie says
September 2, 2014 at 10:16 amwhere do you find the paint? is it liquid or spraypaint?
Randi Dukes says
September 3, 2014 at 6:23 amI used liquid for this project … you can find it in with all the craft paint at any large craft store.