If you’ve been browsing through the internet or Pinterest the past couple of months, you’ve probably noticed the overwhelming number of Chalkboard Printables that have taken over. Seriously adorable, right? Well now I’m going to show you how you can make one yourself!
To begin you will need some type of graphic computer software such as Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. If you don’t have one of those available to you, check out PicMonkey.com (although you’ll have limited fonts to work with).
OK, to start off here’s a FREE chalk board background just for you! Yep, just save this background to your desktop to use as the base for your chalkboard art. It is sized to 8×10 inches, perfect size to print on normal computer paper and fit into an 8×10 inch standard frame.
Next download some cool fonts to use from Dafont.com. Some of my favorites are:
And just type away right on top of the chalk board background in Photoshop with your new fonts! Switch around your fonts types and sizes to get a cool and fun effect. Also add some Dingbats, dotted and straight lines to add a little pizzazz to your design.
And just for fun I created two chalkboard printables that you can download for FREE!
Just right click on the image and save it to your desktop.
Open the file from there to print.
Print on normal printer paper, trim out and fit in an 8×10 inch frame.
You’ll love creating these fun chalkboard printables for every occasion.
HOPE YOU ENJOY!
Thanks so much for providing this. I love the chalkboard look!
You’re welcome! I’m totally in love with this look too!
Ah! Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial and for the resources! I’m totally pinning this so I can try it out later!
Allison
THanks Allison!
I downloaded these backgrounds when I saw them too! Now I know what to do with them ;)
Have fun with them Debbie! I know you’ll create something amazing :)
these typefaces are amazing. I’ve been searching for the fonts with the right feel for a project like this – thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing Erin! I love these…I made one for my daughter to give to her teacher for Christmas and she loved it!
Aww, such a good idea Jill!!
Thanks….pinning this…..visiting you via TT&J party
Deana from CountryMommaCooks
Thanks Deana!
I’ve been wanting to make my own chalkboard printables and now I know how! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome Jeanie!
Thanks so much! Great job! :)
You’re welcome Kellie ;)
This is incredibly useful. Thank you so much for sharing. I can’t wait to stop pinning other people’s cool chalkboard slogans and start making my own. Keep up the great work!
Glad to hear Dana! Good luck with yours ;)
Thanks so much for the background and the font recommendations. :) Have a great day!! XO
You’re welcome Diana!
thanks for this! this is really cool! been searching for something like this.
Yay, glad I could help!
Thank you! This is a great tutorial! :)
Very cool!! Thanks so much for sharing!
I saw you sharing with Transformation Thursday
Debbie :)
Thank you for this awesome background! Hugs.
Awesome Erin, Thanks for sharing.
I am loving this tutorial! Thank you so so much for sharing this. I cannot wait to make some cute things for my kids rooms!
This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing your tips – I’ll be pinning this!
Thanks so much for the chalkboard background to save. I’ve been dying to make my own, but didn’t know where to get a background like that. By the way, is there a trick to using fonts that you download. I don’t have Photoshop so I just use Picmonkey and I”m not sure if you can use them on there or not? Any advice? Thanks again.
Thanks so much for the background and the links, etc. I simply used MS Word and used the background as a picture, then changed the font color and made the background of the text boxes transparent… Easy Peasy!
Great job Junque! Glad it worked for you!!
Fantastic font finds, thank you!
You’re welcome Shirley!
I love this post!! Thank you for the freebie paper and for the font names :)
You can easily use Picasa- Google’s free picture organizing and editing software. In fact, I have Photoshop and often choose to still use Picasa because it is so simple to use. Many of my printables were created this way :) http://christyscustoms.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
Thanks for the tip Christy!
Absolutely FANTASTIC….Thank you so much for sharing this!!!!
You’re welcome Penny!
This is awesome. Thanks for the tutorial. What fonts did you use for your printables?
The fonts are listed in the post (there’s 4 different ones I used).
Where did you find the pretty borders in Photoshop?!
I found those online from BigStockPhoto.com!
What font did you use for “is eternal”?
Chalk Hand Lettering. You can download it for free from dafont.com
Love it!
Created my own and posted two printables about being single. Linked back to you too!
http://www.bitofbyrd.com/2013/01/being-single-is-awesome-free-chalkboard-art-printables.html
Love this whole tutorial! I’m trying to find the border you used on the last image. There are tons on bigstockphoto.com. Do you recall the name of the file? thanks!!!
Actually, I got that one from Shutterstock a couple years ago. Item #21495817, but they no longer offer it on their site. Sorry!
Thanks for sharing!
Gracias , por compartir, es genial.
Un saludo.
Love! However, I’m having a hard time adding the fun borders, dingbats etc. in my adobe photoshop elements program. Does anyone know how to do that? Thanks!
Just created my first chalkboard effect printable! thanks for the tips!
Hi there! Thank you so very much for sharing your directions on making a chalkboard printable and especially the chalkboard background! I just started a little blog (really only family reading it so far) . I’m trying to understand all the do’s and don’ts of blogging. If I create my own chalkboard printable using your background, may I post it on my blog?. I will most definitely link to your site and give you the credit for the directions and background (and the inspiration).
Yep, you can post it on your blog free to your readers (or family members) to download! I’d just like a link in return as mentioned. Can’t wait to see it!!
Oh, thank you so much!
That’s awesome! Thank you!
Thank you SOOOO much!!!! I absolutely LOVE this! I have an engagement photo session soon and I am hoping to be able to use it! :)
Very cool Kathryn! Good luck with the photo session!
Thanks for the ideas. Changing the opacity will give it more of a Chalk like effect.
I also like changing the layer effect. Multiply or Screen work perfectly!
Thanks so much for sharing, and such a easy peasy tutorial to follow, I love those kind.
I can’t wait to create something in Picasa with this…just wondering if anyone else is ever having problems with not all the letters showing up after they are downloaded. T’s and M’s are missing…I’ve googled until my head hurts, can’t find a solution.
Jen
Oh no! Not quite sure why the T & M aren’t showing up. Maybe remove the font and try to re-install?
Thank you for the chalkboard background! This is wonderful! I will be using this for my daughter’s high school graduation party!
Awesome Jeanine! Glad you could use it!!
I love it! Thank you for the free download! I think I’m going to pay it forward by creating something with it and listing it as a free download on my site.
Thanks again! I’ll be sure to link back to you!
Thanks so much for the link back! Can’t wait to see what you create ;)
Thank you! Here’s the sign I made:
http://handmadeisbetterblog.com/freebies/
So far it’s been very popular!