I came up with the idea of this chalkboard gift tag to add a wink to Chad and Shayda’s engagement party gift. But I think these tags would be great on children’s birthday gifts and teacher’s gifts too.
Supplies:
- Chalkboard fabric (swoon)
- Colored chalk
- Box
- Ribbon (I think this one
is cute)
- Colored thick paper
- Rotary Paper Trimmer -12” (30cm)
- Wrapping paper (optional)
COPYRIGHT NOTE: You’re more than welcome to use this idea for your own personal use. Please post a comment below or email me if you use this project so I can smile when I see that it’s being used. Craft and pass it on!
First cut a rectangle out of the colored thick paper using a paper trimmer. Mine was 3 inches by 4 inches. Using the paper, cut a rectangle of the same size from the chalkboard fabric.
A quick pause here. I am *totally* in love with chalk cloth. It’s soft and pliable, sort of the weight of oilcloth fabric
. Oh my god, my head is spinning with all the things I can make out of this glorious stuff. You rub it with chalk to prime before using and then draw away! Wipe clean with a damp sponge.
Cut a piece of ribbon and fold in half. Make your loop big if tying on a gift bag. Tuck the ribbon raw ends between the chalk cloth and paper. Sew around the rectangle, backstitching a couple stitches or tying off ends. Use a box cutter to even up the sides if you’re anal like me. Then write your gift message on the paper side of the tag.
Here’s a trick: Use a piece of sandpaper to rough up all sides of your chalk. You’ll like the look better while avoid permanently scratching the fabric. Write and draw on your gift tag.
Tie a ribbon around the box. Slip the gift tag through the ribbon and tie a knot.
I have more chalkboard ideas up my sleeve coming soon. What are you making with chalkboard??
COPYRIGHT NOTE: You’re more than welcome to use this project and pattern for your own personal use. Please post a comment below or email me if you use this project so I can smile when I see that it’s being used. Craft and pass it on!
June 15th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
I love your gift tags. I have a couple project I’ve been doing with chalkcloth on my blog.
June 19th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Thanks, Chicago Cal! I know, I’m fighting it too. Please continue to keep me company and I’ll look forward to posting your ideas someday.
June 18th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
I just stumbled on your blog. I love it! You’ve (almost) inspired me to get crafty again…but it’s summer and I’m lazy :) Please keep the great ideas coming, though, and who knows, maybe I can share with you some day.