This might not be something you are interested in, but I've widely used a Chalkboard paint recipe. It's really neat because you can pick the color, although it clearly should be darker. I'll like it below. If you are interested, I've found that halving the unsanded grout works much better. Hopefully, you'll find some good ideas for exactly what you are looking for, if not, this is fun!

Here is a link that might be useful: Martha Stewart Chalkboard Paint Recipe

I think JCPenney has exactly what you are looking for. On home webpage, type in chalkboard in search box

I am not handy.. I just want to buy something..
AWESOME barbarany.. they have lots of choices and I would have never thought to check jc penny! thank you

also a lot of options at Amazon - Wallies makes a wide range of peel and stick shapes/colors.

There is a shop on etsy that will do custom chalkboards:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryKateMcDevitt

A link to another place that had a wide variety including wine and kitchen themes or even customized chalkboards is below

Here is a link that might be useful: piazza pisano chalkboards

Thank you , that is great! too many to choose from

barbarany - thank you for the JCPenney suggestion! I've been searching for some ironwork to put over my range and JCP has a number of options. It never would have occurred to me to look there.