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“C” is for Chalkboard Sign

October 14, 2012

Build: knock off chalkboard sign

I made this sign for a birthday party, borrowing the idea from Pottery Barn’s Peter Rabbit chalkboard sign in their Spring 2011 catalog:
Here it is at the bakery for the party:
(You can see how I made the gingham trimmed burlap bunting here.)

Here’s how I made the chalkboard sign:

1. Cut 1/2″ plywood to 24″ x 27″.
Make a craft paper template.  Cut the craft paper same size as wood then fold in half and half again:
Draw curvy edges:

2. Cut out curvy edges and unfold:

3. Place template on top of plywood and trace around edges:

4. Using a jigsaw cut out curvy edges then sand smooth:

5. Paint two coats black chalkboard paint.
Add pink detail edge, I needed 3 coats to get the pink opaque:

6. Season the chalkboard by rubbing chalk all over then erase with cloth:
7. Start adding lettering:

8. Add hook eyes into edge board at top:
We ended up not using the hooks but they’re ready for next time.
A great, fast and easy project that’s reusable for any occasion.
I’m linking up to:
SAS @ Funky Junk
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things
DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Weekend Bloggy Reading @ Serenity Now

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  1. Kelsey Poofy Cheeks says

    October 14, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    It looks great as always Jamie! I made a similiar scroll chalkboard sign for a craft show I did a few weeks ago – but I love the idea of a colored edge!

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  2. Jennifer says

    October 16, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    What a fabulous chalkboard! Cute, practical and just plain lovely! Well done!

    Reply
  3. dottaandbeambeam.com says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    I found your blog from another blog that was posted on my facebook page, but I can't remember who it was now. 🙁

    I love this project and have a question.

    How did you get the writing/letters to line up so perfectly or are you just that good? LOL

    Thanks, Angie

    Reply
  4. Erin C. Young says

    October 18, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    i was wondering too how you got your lettering so good – wish i could do that!!
    erincyoung (at) yahoo.com

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  5. Crystelle Boutique says

    October 20, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    I was just thinbkgin about making a chalkboard about that shape! You were a step ahead of me!
    I hadn't thought about the detailing around the edge, though. Good thinking!
    Love it…
    Pinning….

    Reply
  6. DaisyExpress says

    October 23, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    this is a very cute shape for a blackboard. Great blog too!

    Reply

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