Email Signup

Subscribe to the Plaid Crafts Newsletter for craft project ideas, product news, our live events, and more!

Upcycle Your Glassware! Save 25%

Save 25% on orders $60+ and get free U.S. ground shipping! Explore the NEW! FolkArt Murano Glass Paint! This promotion cannot be combined with other promos. See shipping details.

Use Code

Sale Ends 3/23/24

Love America Chalkboard Map

Create this chic string art map using yarn and Folk Art paint.

At a Glance:

#6307 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
  • Clock active
  • Clock active
  • Clock active
  • Clock active

This project features these great brands:

  • Bucilla Logo
  • Bucilla Stitchery Kits Logo
supplies

BUCILLA STRING CREATION - MAP FULL GRID

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Coffee Bean, 2 oz. - 940

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Red Yarn, Painters Tape, Hot Glue, Framed Chalkboard, 1" Flat Brush, Sandpaper, Wax Candle

Instructions

  1. Mix 2 parts water with 1 part Coffee Bean. Stain the stitchable with the mixed paint.
  2. When the stain is dry, tape off half the United States and paint the bottom half with Sky Blue.
  3. Paint the frame of the chalkboard with Licorice. When the paint is dry rub a wax candle on the areas you want distressed. Paint the frame with Skyline.
  4. Trace a heart onto the United States as shown. Stitch the heart with red yarn.
  5. Hot glue the United States to the chalkboard.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.