Hey there! Coming at you with a super cute chalkboard DIY. Each month on the first Wednesday I host a DIY Challenge with different themes each month. This month’s theme is chalkboard, at the bottom of my page I will list all my friend’s chalk board crafts for you.
If you are coming over from Tammy Patina and Paint’s blog, welcome! I just love all of Tammy’s crafts, she makes the cutest things.
To view my previous DIY Challenge blog post you can click here → DIY CHALLENGE
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For my chalk board item I am working with Kristy, Chalkloose. I met Kristy on Facebook, we live fairly close to each other, how neat is that? Since the DIY challenge was all about chalkboards, she gave me several ideas using Chalk Couture items. She knew I have never worked with their transfers or the paste, she had me do a little transfer myself. Oh, I am hooked now!! No experience needed friends!! Comes out perfect every time.
DIY CHALK COUTOUR CHALKBOARD decoration
On Kristy’s kitchen counter I spotted a Bistro spinning chalk board sign, I thought it was from Hobby Lobby, but no, it was a Chalk Coutour’s item. They don’t only sell transfers and paste, they have a catalog full of wonderful surfaces to use, as well.
For easy application of a design, the plate removes by unscrewing the top knob.
I decided to use the same saying Kristy had on hers. (I was recently told the transfer is out of stock, no worries, I am sharing some of my other favorites).
Let me show you how easy it is to use a Chalk Coutour transfer and Chalkology paste.
Peel off the transfer from the backer sheet.
Apply the transfer to your surface.
A few tools are needed;
- stir stick
- squeegee
- Chalkology paste. (I am using bright white paste)
Open your Chalkology paste, stir with a Chalk Couture stir stick. The paste should be the consistency of sour cream.
Add a small amount of paste on your squeegee. Chalk Couture has two sizes of squeegees. A mini and a small. I am using a mini squeegee.
Apply a thin coat of paste over the transfer with the squeegee.
Remove any excess paste from the squeegee into the container.
With the squeegee, scrap off any excess paste from the transfer. Making sure there is no clumps or lines of paint.
Let the magic begin!
This part always excites me! Lift the transfer, (lift from top to bottom or side to side). DO NOT lift from the corners, this may cause the transfer to stretch.
This was so simple and look….no bleed throughs.
Until you are ready to clean your transfer, place your transfer sticky side down in water. When time to clean your transfer, use a sponge or better yet Chalk Couture has a board eraser that works wonderfully.
Screw the board back in the frame.
Place it on your counter top or a shelf and admire your Chalk Couture creations.
In a video I also released today, I share the other side of the board decorated for Christmas. (It is Christmas in July time)! To watch my video click here → CHRISTMAS CHALK COUTURE SIGN.
If you want to work with Chalk Couture yourself, go visit Kristy Wharton on her Facebook page → FACEBOOK. She is always there to help. 🙂
Up next is Cindy, Cloches and Lavender, she has a cute chalkboard label DIY to share with us! Don’t forget to check out all the great chalkboard ideas below!
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