Friday, May 23, 2014

Chalkboard Art {tips and tricks}

Chalkboard "Art" 

I got this big chalkboard at Christmas tree shop (like $15) to put in our kitchen.  Thought it would be cute to write little inspirational messages and create seasonal/holiday themed designs.  

I just use regular cheap chalkboard chalk (skinny kind).  Prime the chalkboard before you start by rubbing chalk all over surface then erase it using a chalkboard eraser.  I always mark the center and font sizes using light chalk lines to avoid crooked designs (light lines are ez to erase later)...I never trust my eye.  
I learned a nice "cheat" from Pinterest...
Print out font/words, cover back of words with chalk, then trace over onto board to transfer.  Original pin here: http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentines-heart-wreath-chalkboard-art.html














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