Hello and welcome to the Shabby Art Boutique,
As the preparations for my Christmas Collection near completion, my mind is wandering to the next project on my ‘To Do’ list.
Can you guess what’s next on the agenda?
Here’s a little hint. . .
If you guessed something French Country. . . then you’d be right.
(okay. . . that was easy. You know how much I love anything French)
I’ve signed up for the Artist Market for October and November and will be stocking up on French Country gifts and home wares as well as Christmas goodies.
You might remember these blackboards I was selling a few months ago. They were very popular, so I thought I’d share a little tutorial today on how to make them.
The first part is easy. . . paint your boards with several smooth even coats of blackboard paint.
For the decorative top I used some lovely French graphics from the Graphics Fairy, which I printed on brown paper [who would have thought?].
Adhere and seal with Mod Podge, add a rope hanger and ‘tada’. . . the cutest little French farmhouse blackboards.
I like to attach a stick of chalk with twine to the rope hanger too, so it’s always ready for jotting down messages.
Don’t you agree, these blackboards just ooze French Country style with their natural looking and down-to-earth simplicity.
I’ll be starting on this new range next week, so expect to be seeing lots of sneak peaks of French yumminess over the next couple of months.
But for now. . . I’ll say ~ adieu,
Kerryanne
Added 12/7: I’ve had several questions regarding this project ~ I make my own MDF boards, but you could use any timber or even scrapbooking chipboard. I printed the header with an inkjet printer.
I’m linking to: Brag Monday at the Graphics Fairy, Paint Party at Domestically Speaking, Travel Thursday at Brambleberry Cottage, Beyond the Picket Fence, Tales from Bloggeritaville, The Shabby Chic Cottage – Transformation Thursday, 36 Avenue, Fireflies and Jellybeans
misteejay says
Thank you for this ‘how to’ the blackboards look super – very ‘country chic’.
Toni xx
bearkis says
Прекасно!Поздрави!!!!
Linda Lilly Cottage says
Oh la la…am loving all things french and country also and love those blackboards, if only I didn’t have this thing about the feel of chalk on my hands…bleah…. it would have to stay blank!
Kiss Noises Linda
fran says
love these. They are very nice. Just curious…what type of board do you use?
Hanna says
så fina bilder.
kram
Hanna
Maddie Kertay- The Domestic Anarchist says
Love the chalkboards!!.. Already thinking about the holidays!
Maddie- popping over from the GF
Marie Lost Bird Studio says
Love them!! Thanks for the tutorial too:)Came over from GF.
XO Marie
Papillon says
LOVE these boards-so siple yet so stylish. Did you use an inkjet printer or a laser one?
gail says
LOVE the chalkboards! too sweet!
great job.
gail
SkyBluPink Creations says
Love this idea! What kind of boards do you use? Also do you use a inkjet printer or laser? Thanks!
PetraB says
a brilliant way of using the labels
The Crafty Elf says
Wow, amazing work and there is just something about your style – I love it. Found you from Misteejay’s blog. Congrats on the award! Very well deserved!
misteejay says
Hi Kerryanne, by way of a little thank you for all the enjoyment your blog brings, I’d like to share with you a blog award (piccy & dtails on my blog).
Toni xx
Sew Useful Designs says
Merci! for the inspiration sweetie! I’m off to visit the Graphics Fairy!
Au revoir!!!
Vikki xoxooxoxoxoxoxooxxo 🙂
Linda says
Thank you for the cute chalkboard idea! They are so cute!
Patti says
well done…these are so sweet! And you make it look so easy to duplicate
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
These are lovely, Kerryanne! Love the idea and how you used the labels from The Graphics Fairy {I’ve got lots of her images saved, too}!
Angela says
That is such a cute idea! I would love to do something like this in my kitchen. Thanks for the inspiration! Would you link this to my blog party over at 365 days to Simplicity? I would love if you did!!
Angela
http://365days2simplicity.blogspot.com/2011/07/simply-creative-blog-party-5.html
La Vie Quotidienne says
What a cleaver girl you are! These are so cute ~ thank you for giving us the tutorial on making them. Have a super day!
Erin (Out on a Limb) says
So pretty. Glad to have stumbled upon your blog.
All the best,
Erin
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
I love these little boards! Thanks for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence.
Korrie@RedHenHome says
I have three boring chalkboards, and I have been trying to decide how to dress them up! Great idea…pinning now!