Chalk Board Art

 

Dana Tanamachi

 

I have always loved chalk boards.

Recently I've discovered the art of

Dana Tanamachi

and now have a whole board on

Pinterest 

Just for lettering, fonts and chalk boards.

I used to pour over calligraphy books

when I was younger copying the

gorgeous letters or

writing the same letter over and over.

I had purchased

2 easels for my craft booth to use as signage.

This of course meant I actually had to do

something with them!

I haven't drawn in a very long time

so had sat and stared at them for quite awhile.

Then it hit me!

 

 

Stencils!!!

Years ago before I had kids I

had started a small stenciling business.

Of course then I got pregnant and put on bed-rest

so the stencils got put away.

Luckily I didn't throw them out!

Stencils and one of these babies -

which I am guessing is a pastel pencil? 

 

 

I love when things actually WORK!

I practically skipped around the house!!!

 

Now I need some crazy cool lettering.

I have a few free downloads from

Da Font.

 

If you haven't seen her in action

Dana Tanamachi

has got crazy chalk skills.

 

 

 

How impressive is that?

I have my banner all strung and ready to hang too.

Never realized how hard it is to photograph it all at once.

 

 

It matches my table clothes and displays perfectly!

Are you getting ready for show season?

Have you been working on displays?

Feel free to share!

Happy Wednesday, Patty

 

Comments

[Lori]

Wow Wow Wow!!! I love this and you are so freaking talented. I think that I actually pinned your stencil image on Pinterest today without knowing that it was YOURS. You go girl

[Marian Hertzog]

Very cool! I wouldn't have thought of the pastel pencil to look like chalk... Love it! Your booth display is awesome too.

[Annette]

Well, that's just cool! I saw all your pins on Pinterest, lol.

[Yoli]

So pretty cool, I love you colors on your display! And she is pretty amazing, never heard of her. Darn I can't draw anything.... feeling so sad. xoxo Yoli

[Leslie Todd]

I love the colors and the banner is awesome!

[Meeling]

So Cool!! I love your improvising - looks awesome! There is something to be said for not throwing out any craft supplies - you never know when you'll use them again!!

I'm so in the mood to create, but first I have to get through next Tuesday when school is officially out for me - then I have a whole list of things I plan on making!

[Maryl]

Oh I love your banner!! It is beautiful and I could pick you out from a crowd...your work has a very unique and beautiful signature!

[Linda Hanes]

Wow! Love the banner and the chalk board! Awesome job.

[Kimberly Roberts]

AWESOME!! what a great idea! those easels with the chalkboards will be perfect at shows with your display! have a great show season!

[Anna]

Patty, you've done it again ! Sheer genius! Love it. :)

[Sarah]

How fun! Your chalkboard/stencil project turned out amazing!!

[Erin Fickert-Rowland]

Oh, Wow! Patty! How Cool! You have such a knack for something like this- I Love, love love it! Your project is just stunning!

[CraftyHope]

I noticed your pintrest feed had suddenly become full of chalk and lettering the other day and was wondering what kind of project you had up your sleeve. This answers it all! Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Lana]

Omg ... How cool is that and a great idea ... I just bought a small ezel style chalk board for my shows and was wondering how I could write stuff on it and make it look neat... Guess I'm off Michaels with my new coupon app on my iPhone for stencils.... Thanks for always sharing your wonderful finds and creations... You rock!!!!! Ttyl xox