Craft: chalkboard valentines #2
This second version uses fabric covered chipboard coasters and chalk paint to create a fun valentine:
I used lightweight cotton fabric printed with tiny red hearts and mod podge to adhere the fabric to a chipboard coaster then painted a chalkboard circle space for kids to write their messages:
The first version below was done with paint and floral shaped chipboard for my girl’s classmates:
I applied the same concept to this set except I used printed fabric for the border, added a heart lollipop to the cello package and tied with red polka dot ribbon:
All ready to go:
Here’s how to make fabric chalkboard valentines:
1. Use 4″ circle chipboard coasters, lightweight cotton fabric and matte mod podge:
2. Cut a piece of fabric to fit coaster shape plus a little extra.
Apply mod podge to coaster, press fabric smoothly in place then apply more mod podge on top of fabric:
3. Once dry sand off excess fabric for smooth edge:
4. Trace circular shape (I used a ribbon spool) that’s just smaller in diameter than the coaster:
5. Paint chalkboard inside tracing line:
6. Drill hole for ribbon hanger and chalk string:
7. Attach string and chalk:
8. Add ribbon hanger.
I also taped my son’s name to the back with a message:
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sdowkes says
January 23, 2013 at 2:17 PMSo cute! Where did you find the chipboard coasters? Wait a minute – I could use REAL coasters!
Maureen says
January 23, 2013 at 7:34 PMYou think up the cutest ideas and they're all so doable!
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
January 25, 2013 at 1:23 AMThat's such a cute idea! I might have to do this for some of the kids in my Sunday school class.
Inspire Me Heather says
January 25, 2013 at 10:32 PMAw, so cute Jaime!!
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
January 27, 2013 at 4:29 AMSuper cute!! I love that you attached a bit of chalk to them – great idea!
Ana Lopes says
January 27, 2013 at 8:06 PMSuper darling! Love it!Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! Would love to have you visit me sometime.
Have a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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