OK, this is the only kind of tricky part of the whole process, but it really isn't too bad. Chances are, your chalkboard is not the same dimensions {or ratio} as your sheet of paper. In order to make sure my drawing area had the same exact ratio as my paper, you can see in the picture below that I had to cut 1 1/2 inches off of each side. In order to figure that out, I used this equation.
Finished! It really wasn't that hard, I promise!
If you want to keep it from getting smudged, just lightly spray it with hairspray. It will help your drawing resist smudging and washes right off with a little soapy water!
You may also enjoy these free templates {click on the picture to be taken to the post}:
P.S. I was trying to take pictures of the chalkboard without the glare, and Ella came running in her little walker right in front of me! This girl makes me laugh every day!
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Wow....this looks amazing!! You are very talented!!! Thanks for sharing how you did this!!! I'll definitely have to give it a go!! Have a wonderful day:)
Lynn @ UpCountry Olio
This is so amazing! I don't know what you are talking about, I just see perfection here. I am following you pin board and I'm going to give this a try.
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking
Thank you for the chalkboard design gift... it's just what I've been looking for.
Penny
Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial! I'm going to try it! Penny
Sweet Cottage Dreams
Wow! Lots of work but it is worth it! Totally cute.
[email protected] Road
The chalkboard looks amazing! Using a grid is a good idea. I've tried something like that freehand and it was just impossible.
Ella is an absolute doll!
Andrea at Opulent Cottage
Your daughter is soooo darling! Thanks for a great tutorial, I am going to paint this on an old gate and hang it in my garden! Cheers, Andrea
Alabaster Rose Designs
Such an awesome tutorial!! Thank you so much and it turned out so beautifully!!!
And your little Ella is simply precious!!! 🙂
Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Sincerely,
Melinda
The Burlap Cottage
Talk about eye candy! That chalkboard is amazing! Thank you for sharing your method, I always wondered how that was done.
Debra @ Common Ground
I've seen this method before in drawing, but like everyone else, my right brain and left brain battle it out! this is amazing and I'm definitely pinning away!!! Ella is the cutest little thing ever. love those adorable toothies!
Kristel
Umm...you lost me when you introduced the math thing there....although your chalkboard does look very lovely, but Ella takes the cake, she is such a cutie pie.
Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home
Oh good Lord girl! All that math gives me a headache!! You are a patient one, and it really paid off. It's beautiful!!
DearHelenHartman
SO sweet! Loved my first visit to your blog and the lovely tutorial.
Emily Netz
Great tutorial Kristen! Love the quote and graphic...thanks for sharing. I have a blank chalkboard in my kitchen waiting for inspiration 🙂 I'm heading over to your Pinterest board to check out your other ideas! Btw, are you on Instagram?
Loui♥
good morning!!
welcome to blogland!!!
just popped over from Brenda's Cozy Little House..
Love your fantastic FREEBIe..
know exactly what I'm gonna do with it..
will show you later!!!
Think I'll follow you and see what else you are up to..
with such a sweet baby, how do you have much time at all?
enjoy your baby kisses filled day!
Loui♥
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I can't decide which is cuter---your chalkboard or that adorable little baby of yours. (No offense, chalkboard, but no one can pass up those chubby cheeks!) I've always envied people with the ability to make their chalkboards into works of art, but now I realize that with a little planning, I can be one of them, too! Thanks for giving my mediocre chalk skills a new lease on life!
Erika
That blackboard art is awesome, I love it and the message is beautiful, thank you for gifting the graphic, I will love to try it sometime, thanks for the tutorial.
Laurel Stephens
Great tutorial. I recall my kids learning this method in school, right down to the Charlie Brown picture. Thanks so much for sharing this. I just made a huge blackboard for my dining room, and I will be using your method.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
That looks fantastic, Kristen! I don't know that I'd be able to do something so nice on my chalkboards, but you're right ~ it is just chalk so maybe I'll give it a try. Your daughter is adorable!
visiting from Feathered Nest Friday : )
Bronwyn
Wow! What a detailed tutorial. I love the quote itself and the fonts you have chosen are brilliant. Found you through Welcome Wagon at Cozy Little House.
I am your newest follower.
Bronwyn @ Queen B Creative Me.