I am about to take it down and switch it out again. Here is the one I created last month when I needed a change. Sometimes I paint on the back too and just flip the board over when I need a change. It is just mat board so it is not very heavy and easily stores away in the off season. I change out the different designs with each season. The end result looks like a chalkboard but the lettering is much brighter and the sign is reusable. I paint the mat board with black chalkboard paint then add my design with a paint marker or a paint brush. That is when I decided it would be better to use regular white acrylic paint, painted on black mat board. See how the color is a little on the dull side? The whole time I was drawing it, I kept thinking how much easier this would be if I could just get out a paint brush and paint this on. As you can see, my first couple were not so fabulous. Here is an example of another early sign done with regular chalk. Chalk markers are a better but they come with problems of their own too.ī) Yes you can erase the chalkboard, which would seem like a cool thing, but in truth who wants to erase something you just worked so hard to create?Īfter all, you never know when your crazy house is going to need the reminder and you have to whip out the sign again! (Oh lordy, I think I just heard the sound of collective eye rolling coming from my family room.) Not only is it a dusty mess but the picture often doesn’t come out as vibrant as I would like it. I don’t know what is wrong with these kids.Īfter going through the process of drawing out different chalk designs on several occasions, I came to the conclusion that Ī) Chalk is a pain. Shockingly, I didn’t get a whole lot of love back over this.

I saw the design on a t-shirt, and being the only girl in the house, I thought the boys would really appreciate it. I used sheet metal, chalkboard paint and chalk markers to make it.

I use to made a standard chalkboard, then draw on my design with chalk and that would be that.īelow is one I did when we first moved into this house a year ago. The process I use to make chalkboard signs has changed over time. It is super cute as a computer screen background! You can have it printed or use it as computer screen wallpaper. I thought you might like it for yourself so I created a link for you to download it for your personal use. Easter is coming so I got out the Easter chalkboard art I made last year. You don’t have to come up with a rhyme but it sure wouldn’t hurt.Īs for me, I’ve been up to a several things. You are still required to comment but you are challenged to make it rhyme! Kidding. And for those of you taking a creative break, don’t think you are off the hook. Honestly, I would love to hear all about it. If you can, get outside to paint with water on the pavement–sidewalks, driveways, patios–wherever! Watch the sun dry up your drawings, or wash it away yourself with a spray of the hose.Wait, what? Fake a chalkboard? What is there to fake, it’s just a chalkboard right? I’ll explain.īut first, tell me, what have you been up to Any new creations? What creative chaos are you concocting in your home? Tell me in the comment section below. My son spent an excessively long time doing this and I think this photo above demonstrates his enthusiasm better than I can describe with words! Kids get to watch their art appear and reappear before their very eyes. Since we live in an apartment, we have a simple easel like this one set up for spontaneous art projects.Ĭan you figure it out yet? Water creates wonderful, temporary pictures or designs.

Super active, creative and wonderful kid.

(Note: this post contains affiliate links) Plus, here's a bonus for you: it will get their bodies moving. I know you are always looking for simple, low mess activities for the kids that keep them busy and will help them let loose their creativity.

Chalk board art