Saturday, March 3, 2012

Chalkboard Art

I remember when I first started reading blogs, chalkboards were all the rage.  MacGyver husband made me several, and I still love them (and him!).   Recently, I came across a true chalkboard artist, Dana Tanamachi.  Check out this great video!



I never like the way my own writing looks on chalkboards.  I think this falls in the same category as you never like your own hair either!   Anyway, Dana Tanamachi inspired me to try once again...



This chalkboard hangs in my dining room at Love and Life at Leadora.  I chose to write an Irish proverb for March.   The best part of all this?  When it starts to bug me, I can just erase it!  Now go write something whimsical on your chalkboard!
Posted by Heather at 10:53 AM

25 comments:

  1. Musings from Kim K.March 3, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Love your special chalkboard. Our kitchen chalkboard has quite the algebra workout lately.

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  2. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingMarch 3, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Looks great, Heather. Your handwriting is beautiful. I was at the flea market today and there were a lot of decorative chalkboards out there. The one I really wanted was $80 but I figured I could make it myself for that price! :)

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 3, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Heather it looks great! I think your handwriting is beautiful.

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  4. Pam KesslerMarch 3, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    That is beautiful. Makes me think of that American Express commercial with one of the Baldwins in it and he says something about chalkboard art being a lost art form.

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    1. Linda at French HollowMarch 3, 2012 at 7:31 PM

      It's lovely. Now I'm inspired to go find/make a fabulous chalk board!

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  5. La Vie QuotidienneMarch 4, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    What a great post! Love the video and you know that I have always thought you had the very best writing. Your chalkboard looks great you have inspired me to do something more interesting with mine.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 4, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    That is so cute heather! I'm just doing a chalkboard in my laundry room. My handwriting is not too good. I'll give it a try,but i don't know!

    Kathy

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  7. AnonymousMarch 4, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Hi again Heather,
    I have been trying to put your blog on my sidebar forever!!You know why i couldn't. I didn't know that i was not following you!I thought i was.Sorry!I am now.

    Kathy

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  8. Calypso In The CountryMarch 4, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    I love it Heather! - Are you kidding me - your handwriting is great!
    -Shelley

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  9. reFresh reStyleMarch 5, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    I love it, I need something pretty like this on my chalkboard :)
    Debbie

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  10. HeatherMarch 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Ok you convinced me I must make a chalkboard for my home as well lol!! Love it !! great idea ~Love Heather

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  11. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMarch 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Girl, you are good! You've inspired me to try some fancy chalkboard writing. But I don't know if I can swing something like this. So pretty!

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  12. JillMarch 5, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Looks great Heather! Have a wonderful week!

    Blessings,
    Jill

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  13. Tire Swing MomMarch 6, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Very pretty. You know, I have never liked how my handwriting looks on a chalkboard (or white board) either...and I'm a teacher.

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  14. Myric March 6, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I have been procrastinating making this as my project. It has been my long plan. You just motivated me to go for it! Yours look great!

    xoxo
    Myric

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  15. thistlewoodfarmMarch 7, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Heather,

    I have seen that artist before and I am completely inspired, too! Your artwork looks wonderful and great inspiration for spring (which needs to get here....soon!!!!)

    blessings,
    karianne

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  16. Holly Loves ArtMarch 7, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    YOU have a wonderful blog Heather! I enjoyed looking at a bunch of your posts and especially love your pretty tea towels. I'm following you now so we can keep in touch.
    Cheers!
    Holly

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  17. AnaMarch 9, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Oooh, looks awesome Heather. I love chalkboards as home decor but never know what to write on mine...You have certainly inspired me. Thanks. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  18. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasMarch 12, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    How did she do that? lol Yours looks great! I write, erace, rewrite, erase....etc. you get the idea! lol

    Lou Cinda

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  19. Ann from On Sutton PlaceMarch 13, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    I think this is gorgeous. Your printing is outstanding. I know what you mean about never loving your own stuff...I don't really like my own cooking!

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  20. Town and Country GalsMarch 13, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Heather,
    wow, that's fabulous! Your printing is wonderful!
    Rebecca

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  21. CatherineMarch 14, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    it's a good idea and it looks very nice!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I'm the same way hate my writing on chalkboards! Yours lokks wonderful! Love the saying! Have a good one! Traci

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  23. Jane and Lance HattattMarch 14, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Hello Heather:
    Dana Tanamachi is certainly an artist when it comes to blackboards, we certainly could not hope to come close to this no matter how many times we rubbed it out and restarted!!!

    But, what a charming idea to have an inspiring or uplifting phrase on show where everyone can see as they pass by and, as you say, it can disappear when one is tired of it or one has fresh ideas.

    We have found your most delightful blog via La Vie Quotidienne and we have signed up immediately as Followers.

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  24. chalkboards for pubsJuly 30, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Thanks for share fantastic information about writing looks on chalkboards and I also like video for chalkboards. I also have seen this all chalkboards images and I like this all images.

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