Upcycled On-the-Go Chalkboard Box

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With summer road trips on the horizon and a calendar full of upcoming appointments, I created a simple upcycled on-the-go chalkboard box to keep three-year-old Tate entertained … at least for a short time.  This simple box, made from an empty metal mint tin, can be thrown in a purse or bag and pulled out during extended waits at appointments, on long road trips, during rush hour car trips in crazy traffic, or any time a little extra entertainment is needed for a child of any age.

To make this on-the-go chalkboard box, I started with an empty mint tin {the largest size}, adhesive chalkboard vinyl, regular vinyl in any color, and craft paint in coordinating colors.

I painted the tin two different colors, one color for the top and one for the bottom {just to add a bit of fun}, then added Tate’s name in bright pink vinyl on top {the font is monster paparazzi}.

The entertainment is inside the box.

The bottom of the metal tin holds pieces of chalk in a variety of colors …

… and a piece of adhesive chalkboard vinyl is attached to the inside of the top flap of the mint tin.  Simply trace the tin onto the chalkboard vinyl and cut it out with scissors then adhere it in place.

A baby wipe or a tissue can be used to wipe down the chalkboard once it’s full of art and writing.

I’ll slip this repurposed mint tin into my purse and pull it out the next time I need to entertain little Tate or her siblings.

What tips and tricks do you have for entertaining the kids during a wait?

For more ideas to entertain the kids in the car, check out 65 way to entertain the kids on a road trip!