Happy Friday! Wanted to wrap up this busy week by offering up a primer on chalk. You've seen them. Whether its cute signage pointing guests towards the reception, or menus putting guests in the mind of a charming little French bistro, chalk and chalkboards have become a popular centerpiece at weddings.
What about the guests though? I haven't seen enough emphasis placed on the personalized items utilizing this hip and cool medium. Take a look at some of the great ideas I found.
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| Shabby Chic setup with die-cut chalk place cards |
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| Heart shaped chalk affixed to mason jars |
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| Chalkboard Place Card Eggs (yes, eggs... who knew?) |
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| Etsy.com |
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| Cute tags with chalk |
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| Little Heart Chalkboards |
...Also thought it was important for you DIY'ers out there to know just how this look is achieved.
How-To Chalk Basics:
- You can purchase chalk contact paper in rolls and can therefore trim it and apply it to the surface of your choice. Place cards, pre-cut hearts, etc.
- Regular chalk can be messy... You might want to consider a sort of "wet-erase" marker that has a distressed, rough chalk appearance. Pros: You can achieve the proper look, and you won't have to worry about how to transport or rub off Cons: I haven't been able to find a fine tip so delicate work is difficult to achieve.
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| Amazon is a great place to buy the contact paper; Dick Blick's is nice for the chalk markers... I prefer the Pentel brand. |
Please share any other tips you have about fun with chalk! Take care and have good weekends... I'll be back on Monday.
--ct
Intro graphic credit: www.unitedwithlove.com
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