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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

chalk first day of school sign

Capture this special moment in time with chalkboard sign for the first day of school.
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Step 1
Paint canvas panel with Craft Smart® chalkboard paint. Let dry.
Step 2
Add a second coat. Let dry.
Step 3
Smear white chalk all over the painted canvas panel and wipe off excess with paper towel. This will create the "chalkboard" look.
Step 4
Draw designs on the edge of the panel with a chalkboard marker, and write your own words announcing the first day of school.
Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Chalk Marker Set, Commercial

    Item # 10248384 
    $12
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola® Chalk, White

    Item # 10620781 
    $1.41
    $1.89
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    5 Pack 12" x 16" Value Canvas, by Artist's Loft® Necessities™

    Item # 10226534 
    $16
    • Size: 12" x 16"
    • Count: 5
    • Size: 12" x 16"
    • Count: 5
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    • Size: 12" x 16"
    • Count: 5
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Chalkboard Paint by Craft Smart®, 2 oz.

    Item # 10193999 
    $1.50
    ea.
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Wash Brush Set Golden Taklon, 3 Pieces

    Item # 10408290 
    $5
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Paper Towel
Instructions
Step 1
Paint canvas panel with Craft Smart® chalkboard paint. Let dry.
Step 2
Add a second coat. Let dry.
Step 3
Smear white chalk all over the painted canvas panel and wipe off excess with paper towel. This will create the "chalkboard" look.
Step 4
Draw designs on the edge of the panel with a chalkboard marker, and write your own words announcing the first day of school.
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