1. A chalkboard can serve as a tray for both display and labeling. I’ve used a plain thin board painted with chalkboard spray paint for this application. These Bistro Chalk Pens are ideal for labeling. They produce vibrant colors and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
![Chalkboard tray Chalkboard tray](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JOhWqGARAPI/UofMQcyOEBI/AAAAAAAAHmk/DUGYb3Mx8Qg/toppings_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
2. Signs and backdrops are another great way to use chalkboards. This way you can use the board over and over. Here, I attached the cherry piece with removable adhesive.
![chalkboard sign chalkboard sign](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m8DGZ4oMINY/UofMUUh0fJI/AAAAAAAAHm0/YJSwgB_B_k0/IMG_6591_lrw_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
3. Go bold with a chalk wall! My friend, Katy, painted her dining room wall with chalk paint. She now has an instant backdrop for any party.
![chalk wall for a bridal shower chalk wall for a bridal shower](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CE80jA0yNU8/UomI0o_rStI/AAAAAAAAHn8/8qxbZkPXzSI/chalk_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
4. Finally, I love taking advantage of the printable versions of chalkboards for food labels. You can find a printable chalkboard background here and some of my favorite chalk fonts here.
![chalkboard food labels chalkboard food labels](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-C1_SMo7Hw4w/UofMXuyXhOI/AAAAAAAAHnE/pggMmh2uZdo/IMG_6605_lrw_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Ikea Tolsby frames provide the perfect means for display.
![chalkboard food labels chalkboard food labels](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ouws7VheM1M/UofMZ0oVQ9I/AAAAAAAAHnU/3vNz8ELTLRA/IMG_6610_lrw_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I used some of my favorite washi tape to dress up these white Tolsby frames.
![trim frames with washi tape trim frames with washi tape](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s2t4nBwlZQg/UofMc0y-zNI/AAAAAAAAHnk/g7x4kVbRvlM/IMG_6577_lrw_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
So, there you have four ways to accent your party with chalkboards!