Chalkboard Style Thanksgiving Placecards
By: Amber Kemp-Gerstel
October 23, 2017
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This Kid’s Table just got a lot more colorful and a tad bit more sophisticated with the addition of DecoArt Extreme Sheen Metallic paints.
For these easy placecards, I transformed simple wooden frames into chalkboards that the kids will love.
Items needed:
- DecoArt Extreme Sheen 2oz - Bronze
- DecoArt Extreme Sheen 2oz - Copper
- DecoArt Extreme Sheen 2oz - Rose Gold
- Americana Acrylics 2oz - Mulberry
- Americana Acrylics 2oz - Mustard Seed
- Americana Acrylics 2oz - Canyon Orange
- Americana Acrylics 2oz - Calypso Blue
- Watercolor Paper
- Leaf Dies
- Die Cutting Machine
- Paint Brushes
- Mini Wood Frames
- Chalk
- Glue
Instructions:
My favorite way to use Extreme Sheen is to create metallic ombre, which is the perfect backdrop for making perfect paper leaves.
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Start my brushing three shades of Extreme Sheen paint onto mixed media paper. Use the same brush for each shade – this will help blend each layer together.
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Allow the ombre paint to dry completely. Use a leaf shaped die and a manual die cutting machine to create paper leaves.
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Once you’ve got the leaves cut, it’s time to whip up some quick chalkboard frames. For these, I used Chalky Finish and Americana acrylic craft paints.
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These easy chalkboards will serve as great placecards, but will also keep the kiddos busy. Just leave a few pieces of chalk on the table and let them doodle during the big dinner!
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Be sure to visit Damask Love for more projects and to learn more about Amber Kemp-Gerstel.
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