Heart mini chalk boards - make your own!

In September my very lovely sister had a birthday, and being rather cash strapped - but full of ideas I set to work on a little project. 

The idea, small heart shaped chalk boards hung from red ribbons to leave little love notes (or reminders!) round the house. Also a nice present for a teenage girl to hang on the door as a do not disturb sign!

Method:

Get your hands on some MDF, you don't need much, this is a great way to use up offcuts. Sketch out a pencil outline in the shape of your choice, in this case a heart. 

Now the really fun bit, using a jig saw, slowly cut out your shape - this may not be possible the first time if you are not used to using a jig saw, be prepared to take your time with this, the sense of achievement when you nail it is fab.

Now you have your shape get some sandpaper to the edges to soften them and smooth out the odd imperfection. I then drilled a small hole in order for it to be hung, mine was at a jaunty angle on one side to give it charachter and extra charm.

Prime with PVA glue to seal.

Paint with blackboard paint, a couple of coats is good. 

Thread your choice of ribbon through, and if including a gift card add now! (I cut out red rectangles from card, got a neat hole with a hole punch and  'handmade for you by....') Tie the bow carefully and voila! A rather lovely, very tactile and smart looking gift.

I also made a larger heart, and painted it up with the blackboard paint again and added a bracket on the back to wall mount as a companion gift.

 

Shopping List.

MDF, PVA, Blackboard Paint, Ribbon

You will also need:

Jig Saw, Drill, sandpaper, paintbrush.

 

 

 

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