This way is so easy that I rarely go through the headache of trying to get the spacing and lettering just right by hand. Honestly, creating the type on the computer and then transferring it to the board takes way less time than trying to hand letter. When I print it, I do so one page at a time and then tape the pages together to make one big page. Next I either sketch my design or create one on my computer and print it out. I grab a large piece and use a ruler and utility knife to cut it to the size of my frameĪfter cutting my mat board, I roll on black chalkboard paint.
My Basic Process to Faking Chalkboard Art I was happy to help even if you are “the boss”) Don’t worry she doesn’t read this blog.Īll jokes aside she really is an awesome amazing sister just like EACH and EVERY one of my family members. This new way worked out great when I was forced persuaded to make some signs for my big sister’s farm wedding last summer. The great thing is because it is actually paint, I can bring it back next year. I am about to take it down and switch it out again. Here is the one I created last month when I needed a change.
Sometimes I paint on the back too and just flip the board over when I need a change. It is just mat board so it is not very heavy and easily stores away in the off season. I change out the different designs with each season. The end result looks like a chalkboard but the lettering is much brighter and the sign is reusable. I paint the mat board with black chalkboard paint then add my design with a paint marker or a paint brush. That is when I decided it would be better to use regular white acrylic paint, painted on black mat board. See how the color is a little on the dull side? The whole time I was drawing it, I kept thinking how much easier this would be if I could just get out a paint brush and paint this on.
As you can see, my first couple were not so fabulous. Here is an example of another early sign done with regular chalk. Chalk markers are a better but they come with problems of their own too.ī) Yes you can erase the chalkboard, which would seem like a cool thing, but in truth who wants to erase something you just worked so hard to create?Īfter all, you never know when your crazy house is going to need the reminder and you have to whip out the sign again! (Oh lordy, I think I just heard the sound of collective eye rolling coming from my family room.) Not only is it a dusty mess but the picture often doesn’t come out as vibrant as I would like it. I don’t know what is wrong with these kids.Īfter going through the process of drawing out different chalk designs on several occasions, I came to the conclusion that Ī) Chalk is a pain. Shockingly, I didn’t get a whole lot of love back over this. I saw the design on a t-shirt, and being the only girl in the house, I thought the boys would really appreciate it.
I used sheet metal, chalkboard paint and chalk markers to make it. I use to made a standard chalkboard, then draw on my design with chalk and that would be that.īelow is one I did when we first moved into this house a year ago. The process I use to make chalkboard signs has changed over time. It is super cute as a computer screen background! You can have it printed or use it as computer screen wallpaper. I thought you might like it for yourself so I created a link for you to download it for your personal use. Easter is coming so I got out the Easter chalkboard art I made last year. You don’t have to come up with a rhyme but it sure wouldn’t hurt.Īs for me, I’ve been up to a several things. You are still required to comment but you are challenged to make it rhyme! Kidding. And for those of you taking a creative break, don’t think you are off the hook. Honestly, I would love to hear all about it. Wait, what? Fake a chalkboard? What is there to fake, it’s just a chalkboard right? I’ll explain.īut first, tell me, what have you been up to Any new creations? What creative chaos are you concocting in your home? Tell me in the comment section below.
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