Cut Out + Keep

Ribbon Chalkboard

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

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/ribbon-chalkboard-2 • Posted by Cicada

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
Medium  yhf5459 edit Medium screen shot 2012 12 07 at 14.43.48

Description

Instructions

  1. Small screen shot 2012 12 06 at 22.50.38

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

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

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

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

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

  6. Use sandpaper to remove any stray paint.

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

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

  9. Allow to dry and write your mesaage!