{I Love You Because} Chalkboard Vinyl

Love You Because Chalkboard by Kelly W

Happy Valentine’s Day! I made this decorative chalkboard for an easy way to write love notes to my husband (and an easy way for him to write them to me). 😉

I couldn’t find exactly the right fabric I wanted for a background design, but I did find the right solid color, so I used Silhouette stencil material and black fabric ink to create my own pattern with this chevron background. I first stretched and hot glued the plain fabric onto an 11” x 14” flat artist canvas, then sponged on the ink with my stencil in place. I could have used stencil vinyl that comes with the fabric ink starter kit, but I opted for the new stencil material because this was a simple design (no need for transfer tape) and I could move it and/or re-use it.

Stencil material for custom fabric design

The sponge that comes in the fabric ink starter kit is great for a softer, less-defined application, which is the look I was going for. I was able to move the 12” x 12” stencil halfway through the process so I could cover all 14 inches of fabric, and when it was all dry I just rinsed the stencil under water and let the sticky side air dry. It’s clean and ready to use again! I see more chevron backgrounds in my future…

Stenciled Chevron Pattern on Fabric

I used only part of this I Love You phrase and added my own “because” with a complementary font called Plantagenet Cherokee. I cut the phrase in white vinyl and mounted it on chalkboard vinyl, which I cut in this fancy label shape (resized disproportionately to fit my background). All the handwritten notes can be added and erased with regular chalk or a chalkboard marker.

The chalkboard vinyl holds well to the fabric, and I’ve just placed it on an easel in our room with chalk nearby so we can write frequent terms of endearment. It’s always nice to hear reasons why you are loved and appreciated!

Love You Because Chalkboard_side view

In case you’re wondering, the Silhouette chalkboard vinyl has a different texture than regular vinyl.  I tried another brand of chalkboard vinyl, but it was too smooth and wouldn’t take real chalk.  The Silhouette chalkboard vinyl lets you use regular chalk, and it erases beautifully with a wet or dry cloth.

Wouldn’t this chalkboard be great for family members to share a little more love?

Shapes Used:

I love you a bushel & a peck – vinyl
Shape and frame set – fancy label
Chevron background



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