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Chalkboard Paint and Sheet Music Name Cards

March 31, 2016 By Jill Flory 7 Comments

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Chalkboard paint. You know, that amazing stuff that gives you a chalkboard surface on whatever you choose to put it on!  That is the category choice for this month’s Project Challenge.  What is more classic than a chalkboard, right?

I wanted to think outside the box … er… chalkboard … and come up with something a bit different than another chalkboard.  I already have chalkboard that I made by painting over an old, thrift-shop picture and sticking it back in the frame.

I also needed to come up with an idea that used chalkboard paint AND was easy and fast to get done.  Fast being very important because I totally waited till the day my photo was due to be added to the group collage to even THINK seriously about what to make.

I’m not even sure how this idea came about but I found myself combining chalkboard paint and sheet music to create some fun, easy, fast name cards.  I totally did this whole project including the photos in less than an hour.  And so can you – come along and I’ll show you how!
chalkboard paint and sheet music make simple but elegant name cards

You will need:

Chalkboard paint (I’ve had this can of chalkboard paint in my stash – can you tell it’s been used before?)

Paint brush (I used an artist brush I had on hand)

Sheet Music (I have stacks of the stuff that I found at garage sales, thrift shops, etc.)

Chalk

Scissors

Stapler and Staples

chalkboard paint and music sheet name cards

Any chalkboard paint will work.  If you don’t have chalkboard paint on hand but you do have a chalk paint of some type in black, I’ve heard that will work too.chalkboard paint and music sheet name cards painted

I used a moderate width artist brush we had in our vast array of brushes. chalkboard paint and sheet music name cards

Paint a strip of black chalkboard paint across the sheet music.  I did this freehand so the edges aren’t perfect – if you want a perfectly straight line, use some delicate-hold Frog tape to mark your lines.  Width of chalkboard paint stripe is however wide you want it.

Let first coat dry and paint another coat.  Let 2nd coat dry and paint a 3rd coat.

When the 3rd coat of chalkboard paint is dry, season the paint by rubbing the side of a piece of chalk all over it.

Erase the chalk.
chalkboard paint and sheet music name cards tutorial

I wanted the ends of my name card to be cut in a ‘v’ like a banner.

Fold short end in half, cut diagonally.  Open and fold short ends together, cut second end to match first.
chalkboard paint and sheet music name cards howto

chalkboard paint and music sheets make cute name cards

I used my favorite stapler – a European model that used tiny, brass staples and looks totally adorable on craft projects.  You can buy one for yourself here.chalkboard paint and sheet music name cards for an elegant table setting

I tucked some vintage paper flowers in with the napkin for springtime.  I love how the sheet music and chalkboard paint can work year round – just detail with different elements for different occasions and seasons.

chalkboard paint and sheet music create fun name cards for a Spring table

These could be reused – simply erase the name and add a new one and carefully tuck a clean napkin into the ‘ring’.chalkboard paint and sheet music name cards for a beautiful table setting

chalkboard paint and sheet music name cards stapled around napkin and silver

My first idea included the napkin and the knife and spoon inside the ring, and would be placed to the right side of the plate.chalkboard paint and sheet music name cards created in less than an hour

As I was setting up for the beauty shots, I slipped the silver out and laid the napkin and name card on the plate and liked that better.chalkboard paint and sheet music name cards a tutorial

chalkboard paint and sheet music name cards stapled around a napkin

Close up of the staple.  If you don’t have a cute stapler you could punch a hole through both layers, in place of the staple, and tie with a ribbon to keep the ring around the napkin or silver.chalkboard paint and sheet music place name cards

chalkboard paint and sheet music namecards

So simple.  And yet it adds such an elegant and personal touch to the table.

Keep your eyes open for sheet music languishing in the thrift shop next time you are out digging for treasures!

chalkboard paint project challenge

Check out how my friends used Chalkboard paint too!

Jill

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About Jill Flory

I am the blogger behind this blog, a small business owner, both retail and wholesale. I'm a designer and design consultant, I blog about DIY projects, sewing tips and tutorials I've picked up along the way in the more than 25 years I've been using needle, thread, and machine, home decor, homeschooling, and life.

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Comments

  1. Tammy says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:23 am

    Jill this is such a cleaver idea… I thought I have seen every chalkboard idea out there…so cute!

    Reply
  2. Jeanette Chaney says

    March 31, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Love the look of the chalkboard with the sheet music. I’m hosting a ladies lunch next month and might need to steal er…borrow your idea. It’s funny how inspiration hits.

    Reply
  3. Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says

    March 31, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    So incredibly simple but never would have guessed it was. So delicate and can be used for so many occasions! You are very clever and talented. Love this idea, Jill!

    Reply
  4. Christine says

    March 31, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    Jill, once again you used the music paper I love…..That is a super creative place holder idea, FOR SURE!!!!

    Reply
  5. Lucy @ Patina Paradise says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:10 am

    Great addition to a pretty and rustic table setting! And it’s super practical too! Great project!

    Reply
  6. Tamara says

    April 1, 2016 at 7:45 am

    how creative you are to use it with the sheet music. and it looks quick and easy! thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend.

    Tamara <3
    Where Blessings Gather

    Reply
  7. Michele says

    April 1, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    I love chalkboard place tags, they are the best! I love that they can be reused. Always a good combo with the sheet music!! 😉

    Reply

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