Starting with natural wood for any project gives a very high chance that your finished product is going to be a winner, and by leaving the wood in it’s native state-bark and all-you get a rustic look that can work in so many settings.
Over at delineateyourdwelling, she has used a slice of a tree stump to create a chalkboard that actually works and she has blinged it up just enough to give it some flair.
Find out how she created this look by visiting her awesome site.
Have you ever used a tree stump for a DIY?
You can get this piece of tree stump at Hobby Lobby (I think that was the name) or Michaels. I stained mine and painted a verse for my kitchen. Came out very nice.