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“O” is for Ornaments #3

November 26, 2012

Paint: Handpainted chalkboard ornaments

The chalkboard craze is still going strong so for Christmas I made chalkboard ornaments with handpainted seasonal phrases:
Hung with a bit of jute rope:
All wrapped up and ready to give:
In lieu of chalk I opted for a more permanent solution using white acrylic paint.  
A little patience, a steady hand and some really fun fonts and you can make these:
(For lots of free fonts use dafont.com)
 
They look so good as a collection too!
Here’s how I made the chalkboard ornaments:
1. Cut 1/4″ plywood into 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ pieces.
Apply blue painters tape around edges covering up 1/4″:

2. Paint two coats black chalkboard paint:
3. Remove blue tape and apply red acrylic around border:

4. Make the dot border detail with white acrylic and the end of a paint brush:
5. Print out the phrases using all different fonts in sizes to fit the boards:
6. Line up the print out on top of the chalkboard and trace letters with ballpoint pen.
The pressure of the pen will make an indent in the plywood:
7. Paint on and inside the indent left behind by the pen:

8. Seal the painted surface with Minwax poly clear semi-gloss:
9. Predrill holes in both upper corners for jute.
Thread jute from back and tie knot then repeat for other corner:
10. For the wrapping I used cello bags and these cute free Christmas tags:
 
I’m linking up to:
Christmas Crafts @ Shanty 2 Chic
Christmas Craft Party @ Nesting Place
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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Filed Under: CHRISTMAS, CRAFTS, CRAFTS, DIY, FOR HER, FOR HIM, GIFTS, HOME DECOR, PAINT, SEASONAL3 Comments

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  1. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says

    November 30, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Super cute! I am featuring them tomorrow on my blog!

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  2. Tonna @ Navy Wifey Peters says

    December 3, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Oh wow! These are awesomely cute ornaments! Very creative!

    T'onna
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  3. Jess Klintworth says

    December 14, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    These are adorable! I've pinned you to my pinterest board here: http://pinterest.com/pin/134826582566117210/

    Reply

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