DIY Chalkboard Lettering || Abby's Birthday

Supplies:

(1) Compressed graphite  (2)Pencil   (3) Chalk marker   (4)Paint brush   (5)Chalkboard paint    (6) Menu Chalkboard sign    (7) Custom message wording

Directions for Folding Menu Sign:

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I painted the folding menu sign frame white paint with 3 coats (if you want white!).

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Next, I painted the folding menu sign with chalkboard paint to get that true black color.

Directions For Fancy Chalkboard Wording:

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First, I ordered the custom wording on Etsy here.

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Then I enlarged the image (16x20) at FedEx and printed out the enlarge image.  

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Next, I scratched the back of print out with compressed graphite.

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Then I taped the print out to the menu sign with painters tape.

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I traced the letters with a pencil.

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Then I removed the print out and tape.

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Lastly, I traced & filled in markings with a chalk marker.

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Style & enjoy!

This entire project takes a couple of days only because the Etsy shop needs 24-48 hours to send you the custom design and get your approval before emailing the final downloadable image. It was much cheaper than you think! $10-$15 well worth it if you're like me and can't do fancy chalkboard lettering to save your life. Once I recieved the personalized download image, it took a day to complete.

  Let me know if you have any questions! 

Warmly, Steph