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Let's have fun with a chalkboard....a short tutorial


Chalkboard-art-by-Yvonne-Yam-for-The-Crafter's-Workshop

I'm currently obsessed with this blue chalkboard paint from Martha Stewart. If you follow my Facebook Fan Page, you would have seen the chair and box I painted... [yes, I share some of my home decor projects on my Facebook Fan Page...]. I also made this cute little chalkboard for my desk. :)


I started out with a piece of wood from the art store.  Then I applied a coat of gesso.


When that dried, I applied two coats of Martha Stewart chalkboard paint, allowing one hour between coats according to the instructions on the bottle.


Then I prepped the surface by running a chalk over it.


Next I used The Crafter's Workshop stencil with some Faber Castell Pitt Pastels. You can use chalk here but I find the pencils much easier to use. Once you are happy with your design, you can spray a fixative over the surface. 

Super fun and easy project! 


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17 comments:

  1. HussenaMarch 3, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Wow !! What a totally fun and a beautiful home decor project and its in my fave color blue :) ...Love the stencilled detail you have added to it!! ..Thanks for the tutorial :)

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  2. Vijaylaxmi SiyalMarch 3, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    So Lovely yyam...Like this lil blue board with stenciled detail on it with pencil colors..!! TFS :)

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  3. SD poojaMarch 3, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Loved it ! Specially the color brings instant freshness !

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  4. CazMarch 3, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    I've never used chalkboard paint before but it looks like so much fun!!

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  5. Heather McMahonMarch 3, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Oh how clever! I don't blame you for loving that chalkboard paint - it's gorgeous!

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  6. LizzycMarch 3, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    That is a pretty color for a chalk board, I just thought you could only have black!!

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  7. Lizzy HillMarch 3, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    A fun, fabulous & useful creation! Can't beat that, eh???!!!!

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  8. Julie Tucker-WolekMarch 3, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Ohhhhhhh I love love love this! LOVING the colors and that paint looks FUN!!!!!

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  9. ~amy~March 3, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Super CUTE project, love it.

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  10. Cindy deRosierMarch 4, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Super cute! I've seen black and olive green chalkboard paints, but I didn't know MS had such a pretty blue!

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  11. KaronMarch 4, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    This is so cool - what a fab idea! TFS

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  12. LisaMarch 4, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    I have some chalkboard paint that I haven't used yet...you have inspired me!! Love this!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Annette AllenMarch 4, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    yay for Chalkboard paint.. I love this..

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  14. Annette AllenMarch 4, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    yay for Chalkboard paint.. I love this..

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  15. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Well it looks like you had some fun with this.. It look fabulous.

    Hugs, Linda
    My Happy Place

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  16. Audrey PettitMarch 4, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    That is SO fun! Absolutely love your chalkboard creation done up in that pretty pastel blue!

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  17. Ashley HortonMarch 6, 2015 at 3:20 AM

    This is great Yvonne! Such an awesome project!!

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