This is a fast and fun project that I did recently … it’s a cute Chalkboard Sign!
This is the before. It was actually um … a gift from a relative at Christmas. Shhh! Don’t tell! Nothing wrong with it really, it just doesn’t fit with my decor, but I loved the fun shape of it, so I guess it was a good gift after all!
Supply List:
1) Blank Wooden (or MDF) Sign
2)Chalkboard Paint
3)Graphite/Transfer Paper for Dark Surfaces
4)Fine Tipped White Paint Marker
5)Paintbrush
6)Masking Tape
7)Pencil
8)Ribbon for hanging or hanging hardware for the back
Step 1) Follow the instructions on the Chalkboard paint and paint your board. I used 3 coats here. Let dry overnight to cure completely.
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Step 2) Print out the Laurel Wreath image above (from an Antique Postcard Back), and trim around it with scissors.
Step 3) Lightly tape the Graphite paper to your sign and (make sure you have the correct side facing down!) and tape the wreath on top of it.
Step 4) Use the Pencil to trace along the whole design. Your basically just redrawing the whole image, right on top of the printed image.
Step 5) Remove the Graphite Paper and the printed design, and this is how it should look underneath.
Step 6) Go over the transferred image with the Fine Tip Paint Marker. And allow to dry completely.
That’s it! I just added a simple velvet ribbon to the top and it’s all done! I thought this might be useful for Weddings, Showers or Parties, but it can used for whatever you like!
I think it’s pretty cute and useful too!
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Theresa says
March 27, 2012 at 1:45 pmThat is a great repurpose! I like the shape of it too, but the design wouldn’t fit here either,but it does make a fabulous chalkboard! You have me wondering if I have something like that around here 🙂
Thanks! t.xoxo
Linda says
March 27, 2012 at 1:56 pmThanks, I just made a chalkboard from my cutting board.
Debi says
March 27, 2012 at 2:05 pmDon’t forget, it is easy to make your own chalkboard paint ~ so you can match your decor!
Sandy says
March 27, 2012 at 7:37 pmHow can you make your own chalkboard Paint?
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
March 27, 2012 at 9:43 pmSandy, I’m pretty sure I have the recipe pinned on my Pinterest page. I believe it’s on my board labelled “Chalkboard”.
Prayer Notes by Cynthia says
March 27, 2012 at 4:13 pmI love this project! Thank you!
Elsa says
March 27, 2012 at 7:14 pmgreat idea, thanks for sharing!
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
March 27, 2012 at 7:46 pmVery pretty (much better than the original). 🙂
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
March 27, 2012 at 9:43 pmThank you so much everyone!! I love reading your sweet comments!
Aimee says
March 29, 2012 at 1:41 pmI’m going to be looking at cheesy signs just for their awesome shapes now. What a great idea!
Yadi says
May 10, 2012 at 2:43 pmI have the same sign. I bought it on clearance since I liked the shape. Now I know what I am going to do with it. Thanks!!
Nanounanie says
June 6, 2012 at 4:45 amC’est super beau. Je viens de voir ton site, il est magnifique! merci pour toutes ces belles idées.
Amicalement
The Refeathered Roost says
January 6, 2013 at 4:08 pmI just stumbled onto this post through google. Thanks so much for sharing, especially about the graphite paper. Melinda
Joyful Blessings says
February 1, 2013 at 5:23 amI have been making lots of Chalkboards with the help of my sweet husband, I also found out they have Chalkboard paper at the dollar store. A big poster sheet for a buck. I cut it up and put it on the refrigerator, works so well and looks so cute.
Kimberly Watley says
June 18, 2013 at 11:05 amI’ve been doing a lot of chalkboard signs these past few weeks and I think I just can’t get enough. They are so edgy yet classy and easy to do. I also have a wall sized board for my kids so they won’t be ruining our white painted walls!-Kim
Steph says
November 3, 2013 at 8:18 pmThanks so much for the tutorial! Check out what I was able to make bc of your tutorial 🙂
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