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.
Shabby Chic setup with die-cut chalk place cards
Heart shaped chalk affixed to mason jars
Chalkboard Place Card Eggs (yes, eggs... who knew?)
Etsy.com
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.
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
