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Monday, May 30, 2011

Our Chalkboard Wall

I think it's time to show off our finished chalkboard wall.

Here's a look at what we started with...


 BEFORE


...and how it looks now...

 AFTER


Check out this post for some in progress pictures of our board and batten entryway.

We've had a lot of fun doodling and writing messages on it, but last night, I tried something a little bit different and I think that it turned out quite well!

Here's the how to...


Letterrific
A little stash of old stencils...



... is perfect for getting creative with a favourite quote.





Hold up!
Just hold the stencil up to the wall and draw in some chalk.





Smooth it over.
Blending with a finger does the trick.





Footloose and Fancy-free.
Smudges and marks are inevitable.  A damp paper towel works well to clean up some areas, but I think some imperfections add a bit of character. 



Fun.  Simple.  And if you make a mistake - it's just chalk!



Do you have a chalkboard wall?
If so, what's written on it at the moment?


Thanks for dropping by.



18 comments:

  1. Pudel-designMay 30, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Looks great;)

    Lovely greetings...

    http://pudel-design.blogspot.com/

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  2. MimiMay 30, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Great wall here! I love how you used the stencils. Perfect!

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  3. Jessica @ Balancing the DreamMay 31, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I love this project!! So creative!!

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  4. Junky VagabondMay 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the stenciling - would've totally thought you were a genius at lettering if you didn't tell us your 'secret' ;) Love the board and batten too - so pretty and classic.

    -Jill

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  5. Jaime LynMay 31, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Ohh that turned out SO beautifully! I always struggle with how to write "nicely" on my chalk boards that I have made this is a great idea---I am going to grab my stencils right now! PS everything you have been working so hard on looks amazing!
    Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy

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  6. MindyJune 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Really cute! I've been toying with the idea of painting the door into our laundry room with chalkboard paint. The board and batten is pretty too. Another thing that goes back and forth in my head on a weekly basis. :o)

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  7. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I love your wall! We're just getting ready to do a chalkboard paint backsplash, and I'm totally going to try your stencil idea! Thanks!
    Monica
    www.realhousewivesofbc.blogspot.com
    (From Lettered Cottage)

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  8. ~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNationJune 2, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I love that you used stencils! This is too cute! Stopping by from the Lettered Cottage DIY party. I would love for you to come link up to my party too, going on all week!
    And be sure to enter my giveaway too!
    Thanks
    ~Iffy~

    www.stayathomenation.blogspot.com

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  9. Sweet Little SmoothieJune 2, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    LOVE that quote and stencils are genius! I usually end up writing something 20 times before I like the way it looks. The chalkboard is so dramatic with the board & batten - absolutely beautiful!

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  10. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy HappyJune 4, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Hi friend! I just wanted to let you know that I featured your beautiful wall on my blog today! I hope you have a great weekend!

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  11. * Taci *June 7, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    What a beautiful wall, quote and fabulous idea {as always} !!! I have been really into chalkboard paint but now u have me thinking about chalkboarding a large portion of my entry-way. How many coats do you think you'd need?

    XO!!

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  12. AmandaJune 16, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    This wall looks wonderful, love the quote! Great stencilling idea!

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  13. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 17, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I love how your wall came out! I am a fan of chalkboards and love the addition of the stencils! Well done! :)

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  14. AnnaJune 17, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Such a great idea! We just made the back of our pantry door into a chalkboard, and I was regretting it because my kids can't draw, and I have terrible handwriting - so it just looks messy all the time. This might be just the thing to keep me from painting over it. Thanks!

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  15. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    It looks GREAT! And using a stencil is so smart.

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  16. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    How fun is this! Visiting from http://imnotatrophywife.com

    laura
    ps new follower

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  17. At The Picket FenceJune 19, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I love it! It looks absolutely fantastic and we are so thrilled you shared it with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  18. MichelleSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    I know this is an older post, but i just came across your blog today and love the chalkboard wall! Wondering if you could tell me what color paint the tan'ish color is on your walls. :)

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