My New Chalkboard Wall! (and a Giveaway!)
I asked for your opinion, and you gave it. And because of your encouragement, this house now has a chalkboard wall! (Okay, technically I had already talked myself into it, but I love that you were on board!) As I shared on my new Instagram, I painted it several days ago, and even waited patiently for the recommended curing time, and now it’s done!
Here’s how it all went down: I chose to use this Rustoleum Chalkboard Paint based on its good reviews and great price.
I carefully cut in with a 1 1/2″ brush all around the top, bottom and sides, then used 6″ foam rollers like theseto cover the wall.
Just a couple of tips: the paint is a little on the thin side, so be sure to use a drop cloth to protect surfaces and keep a wet cloth handy to wipe up if necessary. Also, watch for drips or ridges left by the brush or roller. You want as smooth a finish as possible since you’ll be writing on this! If you miss a drip and it dries, just sand it smooth again and paint over it!
Did you notice I found a new chest? That was a great deal from Tuesday Morning. I wasn’t crazy about the original knobs, so I switched them out with some more sparkly ones from Hobby Lobby.
And as for the art… it was my largest yet, and I had so much fun chalking it! I used a level to draw my side guidelines, and a few more to get a curved letter effect.
I’m so glad I had my Complete Book of Chalk Lettering to refer to for other great tips, too! I am loving this book and I highly recommend this to every budding chalkboard artist. Valerie McKeehan has been one of my favorite chalk artists for a long time, and I’m pretty sure we would be great friends if we ever met in person. And just because I love y’all and I’m feeling generous– let’s have a giveaway!
I’m sending one of you a copy of this because it is just so fun! It’s the simplest giveaway ever: just comment here, on my blog Facebook page, or on my Instagram(or all 3!) and be sure to follow me as well! I’ll draw one lucky random winner on Friday evening, October 30 at 8pm EST and announce it on my social media then! (Must be in the U.S. for this one!) If you can’t wait that long, buy it for a great deal here!
And if you’d like a free printable of my art, you can download it here!
May all your grand adventures be with the right people and all your chalk art turn out justthe way you want it! Don’t forget to tell your friends aboutthe giveaway!
Judy
October 27, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Your wall looks great and what a great job you did on the lettering. I added a chalkboard wall in our kitchen 2 years ago and love it. I would love that book….thanks for the chance to win!
Stacey
October 27, 2015 @ 12:51 pm
You are making me really want a chalk wall, Julie!! Yours looks fabulous. You did such a wonderful job on the lettering and it really makes that little corner beautiful. Thanks for the book…I'd love to win that.
I'm having a give away for a Home Goods card on my blog. I'd love for you to come enter. The drawing is tomorrow. 😉
Gayla Beimer
October 27, 2015 @ 1:15 pm
It looks great. We have a chalkboard wall upstairs and we love it!
That book would be fun to use! Thank you for the opportunity.
DD's Cottage
October 27, 2015 @ 1:39 pm
Love it and the quote!
Brenda Dixon
October 27, 2015 @ 2:24 pm
Love it!! Trying to figure out a wall in my house that I can do this to. 🙂
Lori Boyko
October 27, 2015 @ 3:44 pm
Wow! What an awesome finished look! You have such talent and you spell it out so we can *try* to do it, too!! Thank you for the free printable! I LOVE that saying!
Sean C
October 27, 2015 @ 3:45 pm
It looks GORGEOUS! Would love a copy.
Alina Conn
October 27, 2015 @ 5:14 pm
This is STUNNING! Would love to do this in a nook I have at home.
Tarynej
October 27, 2015 @ 5:22 pm
Love it…I knew it was going to turn out awesome!
Sara
October 27, 2015 @ 11:54 pm
So beautiful! This is me commenting on all three of your giveaway options! 🙂
Coleen B
October 28, 2015 @ 2:07 am
Looks great!
Angela Jennings
October 28, 2015 @ 10:05 am
This looks GORGEOUS!!! You are going to love that chalkboard!!!
Dorene Blauvelt
October 28, 2015 @ 11:18 am
Your chalkboard wall looks wonderful and your handwritten art is amazing. I've been thinking about adding a chalkboard wall to our home and this post convinced me.
Dorene @ Seasonal Chapters
Rebeca Francis
October 28, 2015 @ 11:22 am
I can't believe how it increased the size of your space. The lettering you did is perfect. Great Job
donna skinner
October 28, 2015 @ 11:33 am
Now I am really wanting a chalk board wall! Yours is charming!
Monica
October 28, 2015 @ 1:25 pm
I would love to use this book to help me write on a chalk board!
Linz
October 28, 2015 @ 2:48 pm
Love your art! It looks so professional.
Michelle @ Refinishing Touches
October 28, 2015 @ 3:15 pm
Great job! Looks amazing 🙂
Liz
October 28, 2015 @ 4:37 pm
What a great job! The space looks amazing! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! Be blessed!
jasmine schwartz
October 28, 2015 @ 6:18 pm
Love love love it! We just bought our first home together and you inspire us so much! Thank you 🙂
The Auburn Fox
October 28, 2015 @ 7:49 pm
The wall looks great! I would love to do Chalk Lettering! You make it look so easy!
Jill Jones
October 29, 2015 @ 1:25 am
Loving your chalkboard wall and the lovely art! Terrific job and very professional. Would love to win the chalk lettering book. So far, I've admired chalk art but have not tried it myself. Thanks!
Jenn B.
October 30, 2015 @ 12:17 am
Your wall looks amazing, I wish I had some wall space left in the house to do something like this.
Jennifer Bell
October 30, 2015 @ 1:46 am
My daughter *really* wants a chalkboard wall in her room — thanks for all the helpful info! I've never been brave enough to do "real" artwork. . .didn't know there were "how-to's" out there in the world — yea!
Amy
December 24, 2016 @ 10:20 am
Beautiful! I did a modified version for my chalkboard wall, not quite as lovely as yours but I just lve it. My five year old drew little pictures of Santa on the sides. Great website!