It’s no secret I’m a big fan of chalkboards. I’m a doodler, a list-maker, and a lover of quotes, and it’s just plain old fun to write on the walls.
Do you want to draw on your chalkboard all fancy-like for the Christmas season??? It’s as easy as pie. (oooooh I ate too much pie this Thanksgiving. why why why can’t I just say no to pie??)
To give your chalkboards a little flair for the holidays, try this trick that I have also used for making my Destinations sign, and also for tracing a monogram onto fabric.
Play around with the message, sizing, and font in Word, then print out. Cut out the words and arrange them until you have the desired effect.
Use the side of a piece of chalk to color the back side of the words. (never mind that I am showing the tip of the chalk in this picture….use the side…..much quicker!)
Use a pencil to trace the words onto your chalkboard. It will leave a light imprint. Do one line of words at a time so you don’t smudge your traced letters.
Wet the tip of a piece of chalk and then go over the traced letters, filling in and embellishing. The wet chalk will dry nice and bright (white or colored). I kept the paper next to me so I could refer to it and recreate where the letters were thicker for this calligraphy font.
Keep a little dish of water and a paper towel next to you for “erasing” any boo-boos. Q-tips are great if you are doing a more extensive design.
You can a border with a ruler, or use fancy fonts to print out designs that can embellish your chalkboard.
It doesn’t have to be perfect – but using a mix of fonts as your guide can definitely add a little something- something to your chalkboard art! Simple or fancy, just have fun with it!
Here are a few of my favorite inspirations.
Lisa Sarris
Saturday 5th of March 2016
Want two small boards made with a saying on them for two young men as a remembrance from their father's funeral
Jessica Groesbeck
Friday 11th of July 2014
Found you via Pinterest. Linking back to this tutorial on our blog. Love your work!! Your chalkboards look amazing :)
Have a great week!Jessica @ tinybabyg.blogspot.com
My Crafty Home Life
Friday 30th of November 2012
Now why didn't I think of this? What a fantastic cheat...my favorite way to be fancy. I have the worst writing, but I can do this.
thistlewoodfarm
Wednesday 28th of November 2012
Lisa,
This is such a fun idea! Thanks for the entry tip! I may have use that idea for a party I'm having! Thanks so much for inspiring me today!
karianne
Jenny
Wednesday 28th of November 2012
I tried this last night - soooo clever! Now I need to expand to something bigger and more creative... The possibilities are endless!