With back to school looming large for us, we are making the
most of every minute of our precious summer vacation. So, we chose a craft that
is not only quick and easy, but is also useful when those school bells finally
ring. This craft was done in less than thirty minutes, and is a perfect addition
to my daughters’ room décor. I’ll be able to leave them reminders all year on
their personalized chalkboard.
We found everything we needed for our craft project on sale
at our local Joann’s craft store, but you can easily find the needed supplies
at any craft store. Feel free to shop the sale items, and pick whatever
embellishments that suit your décor and mood. My daughters both wanted
something classic and feminine, so naturally we went with pearls, satin and
flowers in a subtle creamy white theme.
Supplies:
- 2 – 12x9 Darice wood framed chalkboards
- 1 sheet Prima decorative paper flowers
- 1 sheet- K & Company pearl adhesive gems
- 1 roll – Offray off-white satin ribbon
- 1- box white Crayola Chalk
- Glue
- Q-Tips (to apply glue)
While both my daughters had agreed on an overall theme when
they picked out their supplies, each of them had a different vision for the
project, making it uniquely theirs, and making directions subjective. I’m sure you’ll find a host of products you
could use on this project, from paint pens to scrap-booking letters, so let your
imagination take the lead.
The Basics:
My daughters chose different uses for their ribbon, one adding
a border around her chalkboard, and one making a simple bow as shown in the
picture below.
- Glue on ribbons, using Q-Tips to dab on small amounts of glue.
- Allow to dry.
- Gently remove Prima paper flowers from package, or leaves will stick to paper.
- Arrange and glue.
- Allow to dry.
- Add K & Company pearl gems. These have self-stick backs, so be sure you place them right where you want them the first time.
- Tie chalk to ribbon, or allow to rest on top of chalkboard if you’re hanging it up.
This really is a super cute and easy craft your teens and
tweens will love to do.
Please share in
comments: What theme would you choose to decorate your chalkboard?