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Chalkboard Ideas and Tips

Chalkboard Ideas and Tips

Chalkboard Ideas and Tips  

I’m (slightly) obsessed with chalkboards, and today I’m sharing a roundup of some of my own ideas and tips for chalkboards as well as some amazing ones from others.

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I created a monthly chalkboard calendar from an old mirror. Check out my chalkboard calendar post for a full tutorial and (free!) downloads.

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I love a good chalkboard – especially an extra-large one!  Check out this chalkboard Angela at Unexpected Elegance made from a door.

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I added chalkboard paint to our fridge, and now we have a weekly calendar as well as a small art/reminder gallery.  Check out the post for a tutorial and downloads.

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While we’re in the kitchen, check out this other great (kitchen) chalkboard idea from Anderson and Grant.

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This is one of my favorite chalkboards in our home.  It hangs in our dining room and was made from an old mirror.  This post includes a detailed tutorial on getting perfect chalkboard lettering –  every time!   four-types-of-chalk-wm

Who knew there were so many chalk options?  Check out this great post from Emily at Jones Design Company.

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Chalkboards are also great in the garage!  Need a way to organize your kids’ weekly sports schedule?  Check out how-to HERE.

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And check out these amazing (FREE!) templates from Kristen at Ella Claire.   There are so many great chalkboard ideas and tips out there!

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5 thoughts on “Chalkboard Ideas and Tips

  1. Were do you get the fonts to do your beautiful chalkboard art? Do you have a tutorial on how to down load the fonts to make them your own?

    1. Hi May! I search for free fonts and download them to my computer. I use a mac, so I can just add them to font book. I’m not sure how to add fonts to a pc…I’m guessing there’s a tutorial out there for it! Good luck!

  2. I added fonts to my PC and they are only printing 2 of the 5 letters I want?? I dont understand why? Can you help?

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