I have a new-found favourite – chalkboard paint! Besides the mess one makes when using chalkboard paint[can’t complain about the fun generated from mess], it ‘s a great way to personalise your cards & beyond the page projects. I have outlined briefly how to use chalkboard paint and also provided some idea’s for you to try. Enjoy.

I am using the following RASBERRY products for these projects:

• Rasberry Chipboard Shapes [we are using Loveheart & Daisy]
• Rasberry Mini-books [we are using Daisy]
• Patterned papers from the Petite Rasberry collection
• Patterned papers from the Rasberry Soda collection
• Rasberry Rub Ons transfers

- Other items you will need:

• Chalkboard Paint [you can purchase a small tin from a hardware store like
  Bunnings]
• Blank Cards
• Ribbons, Buttons and Paper Flowers [any other preferred embellishments to
  “dress up” your projects]
• Chalk
• Tools: cutting knife, cutting mat, adhesives
• Painting Tools: paintbrush, stirrer, gloves

Method:

Step 1: Painting [with Chalkboard Paint]

1. Chalkboard paint is messy so please ensure that you place something on top of
   your workspace

1. Chalkboard paint gets all over your hands during painting so I suggest wearing
   disposable gloves
   


2. Open up the tin of paint and stir until the paint has softened [you may need to stir
   the paint at intervals as it hardens quickly]


3. Paint the chipboard shapes and mini-book. Due to the thickness of the paint, for
   the smaller shapes you will only need one coat of paint.


4. You will need to paint 1 page from the daisy mini book, 1- 4x4” daisy chipboard
   shape and 2 – 2x2” love heart chipboard shapes from the Rasberry chipboard
   range.

1. Leave to dry…
   

1. 
   I made three cards using different papers &
   embellishments


2. Cover each blank card with paper:
   
   • Cover the first card with red/white polka dot
   paper from the Rasberry Petite collection
   • Cover the 2nd card with red tulip paper from the
   Rasberry Petite collection
   • Cover the 3rd card with red vines paper from
   Rasberry Soda collection.
   

1. Cover chipboard shapes with paper & embellish:
   
   • Cover the 4x4” daisy chipboard shape with pink
   checked paper from the Rasberry Petite
   collection.
   • Embellish this daisy shape with “vine” rub ons –
   Rasberry Petite Rub Ons sheet.
   • Cover the 4x4” loveheart chipboard shape with
   red/white polka dot paper.
   • Distress the edges lightly using a distressing
   board [or a paper nail file]

1. Assemble the Polka Dot Card:
   
   • Place the daisy chipboard that you covered with pink checked paper and rub
   ons towards the middle left hand side of the card and adhere.
   • Place the “chalkboard” love heart chipboard shape towards the bottom right
   hand side of the daisy shape and adhere using double sided tape.
   • Use chalk to write a message
   

1. Assemble the Tulip Card:
   
   • Place the loveheart chipboard that you covered with polka dot paper towards
   the middle left hand side of the card and adhere.
   • Place the “chalkboard” love heart chipboard shape towards the bottom right
   hand side of the daisy shape and adhere using double sided tape.
   • Use chalk to write a message
   • Embellish with buttons or ribbon as desired
   

1. Assemble the Vines Card:
   
   • Place rub ons from the Paisley rub on sheet on petals of the “chalkboard” daisy
   shape.
   • Place the “chalkboard” daisy chipboard shape towards the middle right hand
   side of the card adhere using double sided tape.
   • Use chalk to write a message
   • Embellish with buttons or ribbon as desired
   

1. 
   You will need to separate the Daisy Chipboard Mini
   Book by un-hooking the hinged ring.

1. You will need the Chalkboard daisy shape painted
   earlier

1. I have only used 3 of the 5 pages but you may do more
   if you would like to.

1. Page 1: Painted shape
   
   • Ensure this shape is dry
   • Tie ribbon through the hole – if you wish you can cover this with a button or
   monogrammed chipboard
   • Write on the shape with chalk –
   • If these wall decorations are in a children’s room - you can place this shape in a
   position that can be reached.

1. Page 2: Polka Dot
   
   • Cover this 8x8” shape with red/white polka dot paper from the Rasberry Petite
   Collection
   • Attach embellishments towards the top right hand side – I have chosen
   embellish my shape using paper flowers, buttons and ribbon.

1. Page 3: Monogram on Tulip Paper
   
   • As I am placing this in my daughter bedroom, I have covered an E [her name is
   Emily] with the red/white polka dot paper.
   • I have placed a black vine rub on from the Petite Rub Ons sheet down the
   length of the E
   • Embellish the letter using buttons and flowers
   • Cover the shape using tulip paper from the Rasberry Petite Collection
   • Rub on a black tulip from the Tulip Rub On sheet
   • Attach the letter to your covered shape.

TIPS & MORE IDEAS:

• Whilst you are waiting for your chalkboard shapes to dry you
  can start on some projects
• Wall Stick-ons are a fun way to decorate a room. And
  Chalkboard Wall decorations are a popular feature and one
  that is easily made – You can make your own wall decorations
  using chipboard mini-books