Ribbon Chalkboard

A banner to hang above a favorite photo or print? A welcome sign for your door? Your choice.

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • Paintbrush
  • Sandpaper
  • Safety Glasses
  • Pencil
  • Jigsaw
  • Tacky Glue
  • Sawtooth picture hanging Hardware
  • Chalkboard Paint
  • Extra-fine opaque white Paint Pen
  • Wood

Steps (9 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Photocopy the template and enlarge it so that it measures roughly 12" x 7" (or make it larger if you so wish).

  2. 2

    Trace the template onto your piece of wood with a pencil.

  3. 3

    Wearing safety glasses, carefully cut the shape from the wood using a jigsaw.

  4. 4

    Sand down the rough edges and use a damp cloth to remove any sawdust.

  5. 5

    Paint the top of the wood with chalkboard paint and allow to dry.

  6. 6

    Use sandpaper to remove any stray paint.

  7. 7

    Draw lines along the edge using a paint
    pen and allow to dry.

  8. 8

    Center the picture hanging hardware on
    the back of the chalkboard and secure with
    tacky glue.

  9. 9

    Allow to dry and write your mesaage!