Chalkboards: Inspiration to Reality
Yesterday was the last Summer Associate event after work. A happy hour of sorts focusing on the law schools that each associate would be returning to after the summer was over.
I made bunting to hang in the conference center with each school's pennant. I took a picture of the flags and used the graphic in our invite:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVihljS0j23xUca62hzX3CT2bZeH94a_vrtxyT-2Wjmt_r3E-lkAd-pIs_JoBwrqFhRjK57k5AXtxKRXiYOUt5CddCf0IL6BDFzY8in0qtSPM_EO8ZNsgHh8J1c836qq0M2HhVxw6/s400/Wine+and+cheese+graphic.jpg)
We decided to use chalkboards in other elements of the decorations. I love all the cute pinterest pins of menus written on chalkboards. I used this image as my main inspiration:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuWzjquZ7aRxjkPZDHaaztEYjl1QDOvMjKbcKHV-HOEpEhyphenhyphenoZKyKnKRlf_v7vBV8Ps2n7L5Y35mB-l7nZaT8rx3UXH7ZXWj136aeiaNMG9Ieixg-eDDeVcXHec-l3ZwxWnuTly6eo/s400/chalkboard_qr.jpg)
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and ended up with this:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKw8Y-EEyEhU7M1EUdtXz32ZSZ29PHeVo0kB3g0hNxrUM7jdrCHCa_9eXKqK3Ryb4Wudw9yoqnUyGXV3KcEOQ91q0Pju8__fwubkX4cCS9dG04ks2U4zIe34wg8kTGrSeeVeqGnju/s400/Chalkboard+1.JPG)
Not quite the same skill level obviously but I was pleased with the results. I made hung two boards and hung one on each side of the bar. I also made the mini bunting to hang across the signs which matched the larger banner.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWTlbptlvz3W9f8JLLd_g6eImtJIEo7qP4a12aK12P98ZYgEZCFcWcpvoI3tGUZWV2CXeIWSJirJ0G6TUP88R5jNjn2-u7OT9xsXKD3cfCLaB0GCEfCG6-pZq82MehpT7q_dSkjK7/s400/Chalkboard+2.JPG)
More chalkboards were incorporated into the flowers with farewell wishes for the departing associates. I used these Martha Stewart's chalkboard labels and stuck two together with a wooden skewer in between.
It all came together quite nicely and the Summer Associates appreciated the personal touches and the nod to their universities. We had a great turn out and plenty of yummy food.
I kept a hawk-like watch on my chalkboards and was prepared to push someone out of the way if they even thought about leaning up against them. Sometimes I feel like a lot of the thought details that Sara (my manager) and I put into these events go unnoticed or people don't realize how long it takes to chalk menu signs (and how tedious it can be). Fortunately I have this little ol' blog where I can show of my crafty projects!
Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend! For once I am in town all weekend. My plans include ordering take out and watching the Opening Ceremony and finally getting to sleep in!
I made bunting to hang in the conference center with each school's pennant. I took a picture of the flags and used the graphic in our invite:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVihljS0j23xUca62hzX3CT2bZeH94a_vrtxyT-2Wjmt_r3E-lkAd-pIs_JoBwrqFhRjK57k5AXtxKRXiYOUt5CddCf0IL6BDFzY8in0qtSPM_EO8ZNsgHh8J1c836qq0M2HhVxw6/s400/Wine+and+cheese+graphic.jpg)
We decided to use chalkboards in other elements of the decorations. I love all the cute pinterest pins of menus written on chalkboards. I used this image as my main inspiration:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuWzjquZ7aRxjkPZDHaaztEYjl1QDOvMjKbcKHV-HOEpEhyphenhyphenoZKyKnKRlf_v7vBV8Ps2n7L5Y35mB-l7nZaT8rx3UXH7ZXWj136aeiaNMG9Ieixg-eDDeVcXHec-l3ZwxWnuTly6eo/s400/chalkboard_qr.jpg)
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and ended up with this:
Not quite the same skill level obviously but I was pleased with the results. I made hung two boards and hung one on each side of the bar. I also made the mini bunting to hang across the signs which matched the larger banner.
More chalkboards were incorporated into the flowers with farewell wishes for the departing associates. I used these Martha Stewart's chalkboard labels and stuck two together with a wooden skewer in between.
It all came together quite nicely and the Summer Associates appreciated the personal touches and the nod to their universities. We had a great turn out and plenty of yummy food.
I kept a hawk-like watch on my chalkboards and was prepared to push someone out of the way if they even thought about leaning up against them. Sometimes I feel like a lot of the thought details that Sara (my manager) and I put into these events go unnoticed or people don't realize how long it takes to chalk menu signs (and how tedious it can be). Fortunately I have this little ol' blog where I can show of my crafty projects!
Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend! For once I am in town all weekend. My plans include ordering take out and watching the Opening Ceremony and finally getting to sleep in!
It turned out so cute! How did I get such a crafty girl? You'v got your mema and grandma genes...they skipped a generation with me : )
ReplyDeleteYou should pin them to your pinterest site...the flower paddles/stickers are really cute!
Oh, and I am also curious how much erasing went into that big board before you got it just so...I know how you and your eraser habit. Do you have a chalk callous today : )
ReplyDeletehehe only a small one... the first board saw a lot of erasing, but once I had everything laid out and the type the way I wanted it, the second board was easier to whip out.
DeleteWow super impressed you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing!!!! Looks fantastic - and I love all things chalkboard too!
ReplyDeleteWhat creativity and what cuteness! Know everyone was so impressed at all your heard work. Way to go!
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