Okay, I have a chalkboard obsession. It is an art form that is so basic, yet I love how it can have a beautiful and rustic sophistication. There are a million ways to incorporate chalkboards into home decor and events--holiday sayings, signs, announcements to guests, a playful prop for a photobooth... you get the idea.
Chalk tips:
I have started to play with writing in chalk (you can see my first attempt in the picture above!) and I've discovered the most important part is starting at the middle of the word and working outward. It helped me a ton with keeping my letters straight and my words centered. Chalk is very forgiving--if you mess something up, you can simply erase and try again. :-)
Word to the wise: chalk markers can make your writing and art really pop, but it is MUCH more difficult to erase and can even ruin the chalkboard. I prefer using traditional chalk (chalk markers just don't have the same effect) and then taping parchment paper (the kind you can buy on a roll to wrap food in) over the board so the chalk doesn't smudge before you're ready to display it. This also allows you to make your boards pretty in advance, so you're not scrambling on the day of a special occasion. :-)
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