Because This House Can Always Use Another Chalkboard
It’s been a while since I talked about one of my favorite subjects around here: chalkboards! So, I’m just stopping in today with a friendly reminder that chalkboards can be a great addition to almost any space. And since they can be made from all kinds of things, the possibilities are practically endless!
I recently realized I had a sliver of wall space on our screened porch that was begging for a chalkboard, so of course, I had to oblige.
And in honor of Summer’s début, I chalked up a little welcome…
This bistro sign on the clearance aisle at Hobby Lobby was the perfect candidate for becoming my chalkboard…
Since it had a smooth surface, I just sprayed it with a coat of flat back to cover the existing art, then gave it a few coats of chalkboard paint. Then, I taped off the edges of the chalkboard & painted the frame with chalk paint in Old White.
Maple Hill Memories
May 30, 2013 @ 12:26 pm
Where do you find good chalk to use for the designs on your chalkboards? The chalk I have doesn't leave nice lines…
Julie
May 30, 2013 @ 12:38 pm
I just use basic school chalk in no particular brand. I turn it at different angles to get thick or thin lines. Many people do chalk art on a wet chalkboard for crisp lines, so you may want to try that. 🙂
Stacey
May 30, 2013 @ 1:12 pm
Perfect! Your patio looks like a great place to hang out.
Maple Hill Memories
May 30, 2013 @ 2:50 pm
Thanks for the informtion – I never would have thought about wetting the chalkboard down first!
Deneen@dreaming-n-color
May 30, 2013 @ 2:53 pm
Julie I love it! Looks like a great hangout too! Cute image!
Laura @ Top This Top That
May 30, 2013 @ 9:54 pm
Julie I just love your summer sign. Did you freehand that?
Julie
May 30, 2013 @ 11:24 pm
Yes, I did, actually! 🙂 So glad you like it!
Angela Ryder
May 31, 2013 @ 12:42 pm
Great project, Julie! Love your porch! Looks like the perfect place to hangout! Happy Summer!!~~Angela
Jan G.
June 2, 2013 @ 2:38 am
love chalkboards (yours in particular); have zero artistic talent… what do you recommend to create chalkboards besides the "graft" style that was suggested to me… i want this to be fun-not a dreaded project!
Julie
June 2, 2013 @ 3:11 am
The reply below is for you! My comments aren't cooperating! 🙂
Julie
June 2, 2013 @ 3:09 am
I recommend starting with some inspiration pieces or even just some fonts you like and just try copying them. Take special note of the scale of the letters or elements. The great thing about chalk is that you can easily erase isolated areas if you need to. Practice will help you get better! Your designs may not turn out exactly like someone else's, but they can be just as great. Good luck!
Laurel Stephens
June 8, 2013 @ 1:54 pm
I absolutely love your sign!
Tracy Greene
July 8, 2013 @ 4:37 pm
Brilliant! Gorgeous! I love your summer artwork too!
Dianne Humble
February 18, 2019 @ 9:54 am
Can you tell me what chalkboard paint you used? I bought some and used it and it is shiny, not like a chalkboard at all. Thanks!
Julie
February 18, 2019 @ 2:58 pm
Yes! This was Krylon chalkboard spray paint 🙂