Book Review – The Complete Book Of Chalk Lettering

December 18, 2015 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

by Valerie McKeehan RRP $19.95 ISBN-10: 0761186115
The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style

We have all seen the trendy use of Chalkboards for home decorations, crafts and it’s original use as signage. I recently changed a few of my party props to Chalkboards so that I could use them over and over but getting the lettering right is much harder than it looks. Then along came this complete book with 60 lessons – I love that Valerie breaks down each step with amazing detailed photos. It’s so easy to follow. As with any skill you just need to practice it to get it perfect.

We have a full sized chalkboard in our children’s toy room and I am looking forward to climbing up the ladder and writing something profound at the top. Just need to decide on which style of lettering to use and what to say.

This book is a must have for your craft shelf as the techniques can be used on paper too. I see a few school projects being taken to the next level with the use of these titles and scrolls. Watch out teachers! Here we come!

Want a signed copy to give as a gift? Check out these books direct from the author.

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Lee says
December 18, 2015 at 3:58 pm
Thank you for the review!

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Beach Crafts Kids Can Make — No Vacation Required

Last month I shared a collection of beach crafts that used items from the beach like seashells and sand. This month’s collection is all about beach animals and things you might see at the beach that don’t require beachy materials to make. In fact you’ve probably got what you need to make most of these beach crafts in your house already.

How about paper plates? With a paper plate you can make this cute watercolor seashell from The Educator’s Spin on It, or an adorable seagull like this one from Glued to My Crafts.

Add some white beans and you can make paper plate sand dollars like Crafts by Amanda. Or use a paper plate as a frame for a sweet beach scene like this crab and turtle one from Artsy Craftsy Mom, which includes a downloadable template and instructions to make it super easy.

Or grab a paper plate and some bubble wrap to make a jellyfish like this one from Happy Toddler Playtime. If you have paper bowls instead of plates, you can also make a jellyfish from one of those, like Natural Beach Living did.

Use your stash of craft sticks and googly eyes to make crabs, fish, sharks and more with this craft idea from The Keeper of the Cheerios.

I love this little crab made with a cardboard tube from Hunny I’m Home. With this same idea I’ll bet you could make lots of different creatures.

Grab some construction paper to make the loopy tentacles on this watercolor jellyfish from Craftsy Hacks. Or make a stained glass jellyfish like this one from Life Anchored.

Make easy puffy paint to make these fun fluffy starfish from I Heart Crafty Things, or use cupcake liners to make cute little crabs (also from I Heart Crafty Things).

Turn an old pool noodle into some super cute fish with this tutorial from Happy Toddler Playtime.

And if you’ve got some leftover yarn lying around, make pompoms and turn them into turtles like these from Craftsy Hacks. (And check out my post on different ways to make pompoms if you need a refresher!)

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