A few folks have asked how I wrote out the lettering for my Happy Fall Y’all Chalkboard.
It was freehanded – well sortof 🙂
It was easy and I will show you how I did it!
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1.
This is actually a section of the footboard that I cut out of my Butterscotch Bench. I hated to throw it away and decided to put it to good use.
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2.
I painted the middle section of the board with Rustoleum brand Chalkboard Paint. You can purchase the paint at any hardware store or even at Walmart. I found mine at our town’s local mom and pop hardware store. I even found a smaller version at the craft store.
I painted two coats on the board and allowed for drying times as stated in the paint directions.
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3.
I prepared the lettering on a Word document and printed it in the size that I thought was appropriate for my board.
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4.
I shaded on the backside all of the lettering by using the side of my lead pencil.
It helps to have a cute pencil!
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5.
I then placed my papers with words/letters on the chalkboard exactly where I wanted them drawn. You can tape them down and line up with a ruler to help keep them straight – I did not in this case as I used the edges of the board as my guide. I then traced over the lettering being careful to stay in the lines.
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6.
Lift up your paper and you should be able to see your perfect sketching.
Now just trace the outline with your favorite chalk.
I traced mine with a gold Sharpie so it will be permanent for awhile.
When I get tired of it I will just paint over it again with some more chalkboard paint!
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That was so easy!
Now you should give it a try!
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Happy Fall Y’all!
~Tami
Hi there! I needed this–thank you 🙂