Do you swoon every time you see something that has been hand lettered? Do you wish that you had the creativity to do the same? Well that was me until I figured out this crafty secret.
Here are the 3 steps that will transform you from a non-crafter to a certified Martha Stewart!
Step 1:
Grab your computer and open up whatever program you are most familiar with (I prefer PowerPoint)! Find a fun font and type whatever message you want to add to your chalkboard or latest Target Dollar Spot find.
Step 2:
Project that image! Once I’ve decided on my text, I hook my computer up to my classroom promethean board and project it (not during my contractual school hours). For this project I taped the apple to the board.To get your text to the appropriate size you will might need to increase or decrease the size. Once you have that situated grab a pencil and start tracing each letter.
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Step 3:
Now it’s time to put the finishing touches on your project! Use a liquid chalk marker to trace your pencil outline! I like to go over it twice to make the chalk line darker. These pens can be found at Target, Walmart, Michaels and Amazon - so basically everywhere!
Sometimes when I feel like living life on the edge, I skip the pencil tracing and trace using the chalk marker.
That’s it! Pretty easy don’t you think? It is a great way to add a personalized touch to any project. Here is an example of another project that I did; an end of the year gift for my son’s teachers. I made it by tracing a free printable that I downloaded!
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