1st Birthday | Chalkboard Sign | DIY

When getting ready for Cal's first birthday I knew that I wanted to buy or make a "Birthday Chalkboard." So of course I wanted to try to figure out to make it first, I think it was a success! Here is what you need:

-Either Illustrator, or you can use picmonkey.

-printer

-pencils

-chalkboard (I got a huge one from Home Depot for less then $10)

-chalk markers

Here is what you do:

1.) Create design in illustrator or picmonky and save it as a PDF

2.) Create a poster print in the size of your chalkboard

3.) Take it together and make a graphic transfer. (do this by shading over the lines on reversed side of the writing)

4.) Place sign on chalkboard and tape it down. 

5.) Transfer images in graphite by pressing on the lines with a en or marker (i used a sharpie with the top still on)

6.) Go over lines in Chalk Markers! 

7.) Step back and admire your creativity!!!!

Callahan had a shared birthday so we actually did a double chalkboard!