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.
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Kelsey Poofy Cheeks says
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!
Jennifer says
What a fabulous chalkboard! Cute, practical and just plain lovely! Well done!
dottaandbeambeam.com says
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
Erin C. Young says
i was wondering too how you got your lettering so good – wish i could do that!!
erincyoung (at) yahoo.com
Crystelle Boutique says
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….
DaisyExpress says
this is a very cute shape for a blackboard. Great blog too!