Chalkboard fabric

This is the 3rd installment of a series of blog entries describing my Christmas 2010 projects. I can't really remember when I first...

Welcome to Part 2 of my tutorials using chalkboard fabric, in collaboration with Elephant In My Handbag. If you missed Part 1, where I share how to make very simple chalkboard embroidery hoop decor, you can check that out here. Today I’m sharing how to make a really fun chalkboard roll-up mat. This mat is […]

Grab this quick sewing tutorial and create a mermaid tail for dress-up all-year long. The idea came from my granddaughters. After watching Doll Costume Dress

2 sided chalkboard playmat

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a chalkboard with pockets.

And Sew We Craft is having a linky party! Thought I would share a favorite project... The Life of Jennifer Dawn.. another linky party I have entered this post... My mother gave my kids a roll up chalk board she made - yes she is crafty too. I had never seen chalk cloth before. It is COOL. After watching my girls fight over the chalk board, I decided I should make a couple more - and maybe try to sell some as well. They have been pretty popular. What's not to love? They roll up and can be…

Perfect for school projects, aprons, posters, smocks, or wall-hangings, the Busy Kids Learning Blackboard Fabric is used like a chalkboard. To prepare the fabric the surface must be ‘primed’ before use. To prime the fabric rub the side of a piece of common chalk over the entire surface from top to bottom and side to side. Using a soft cloth wipe off the chalk and repeat. To erase chalk, wipe the fabric with a soft cloth. To renew the chalkboard fabric after use wipe with a damp sponge and…

Learn how to make custom colored chalkboard paint and turn virtually any flat surface into a custom, DIY chalkboard on a budget.

First up I want to apologise for my lack of sewing skills in this project, I've never done anything like this and kinda just ‘winged’ it...

Grab your staple guns girl cuz this weeks tutorial is fun and easy! The OCA Chalk Cloth Board is a cinch, anyone can do this in just minutes. What you need: Piece of plywood Chalk Cloth Staple gun Scissors 1) I started off by rummaging through our shed to find a large piece of plywood. I did this last year when I created this fun art piece for my home. Now that I have an obsession with chalk cloth I couldn't help but recover it in that great material. If you do not have plywood laying around…