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Countdown to Christmas Chalk Board

Mark the days in anticipation of Christmas!

At a Glance:

#3958 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Chalkboard Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Blue Belle, 2 oz. - 2597

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - True Burgundy, 2 oz. - 456

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. - CS11201

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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Mod Podge ® Dimensional Magic, 2 oz. - CS11215

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instructions

Other Supplies

11” x 13” Wood plaque, Foam paintbrush, Holiday themed scrapbook paper, 25 1.5” wood disks, Detail paintbrush, Hot Glue, Letter stickers “Be Merry”, Chalk

Instructions

  1. Paint the plaque with two coats of True Burgundy paint. Allow to dry.
  2. Trace around the top of the plaque to make a template of the shape. Cut one shape from a piece of holiday themed scrapbook paper
  3. Coat both sides of the paper with Mod Podge, position on the top of the plaque and topcoat with more Mod Podge. Use your fingers to press out any air bubbles. Smooth your brush strokes. Allow to dry.
  4. Paint 1/2 of the wood chips with green chalkboard paint. Allow to dry. Paint a second coat of paint in the opposite direction. Once dry, rub chalk over the surface and wipe clean to season the chalkboard. Repeat with the remaining wood disks using red chalkboard paint.
  5. Using a detail paintbrush and boardwalk blue paint, paint small lines around each wood disk. 6. Position the wood disks and letters onto the plaque. Use the photo as a guide. Hot glue the disks to secure. Peel the stickers to secure.
  6. Add small pools of Dimensional Magic over design areas on the paper to highlight the design. 8. Chalk the number 1-25 on the disks.

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.

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