Chalkydoodles Blog

At the beginning of the summer, I found this adorable image of a “Summer To Do List” cutely written out on a giant chalkboard.  It inspired me to come up with our own (albeit much shorter!) Summer 2011 Fun List.  I thought I’d share this pic with you, along with some highlights from our summer list over the next few days, as my kids and I wrap it up and call it a summer.

In honor of National S’mores Day – check out our favorite chalky version of a S’mores dessert table on the Amy Atlas Events blog, Sweet Designs from back in February.

Last fall, we overnighted a set of our Jute Chalky Spot™ Chalkboard Labels a Wet-Wipe Chalk Pen and yards of our favorite taupe and brown gingham ribbon to Amy’s staff in New York City, not knowing exactly how they would appear in her styling – but very excited to find out! 

Amy took our mini chalkboard labels and trimmed them with pinking sheers to create her own custom version of our chalky tags that worked perfectly for her S’mores Bar photo shoot for The Knot magazine.  You can try this same technique at home with some chalkboard vinyl and burlap fabric – or purchase our version here at Chalkydoodles.com. 

And in the spirit of celebration, we have to give a shout-out to our favorite chalky collaborator, Diane Sudhoff at South House Designs for her incredible work on creating the labels for the Chalkydoodles shop.  You’re the best, Diane!

Read more about National S’mores day in the Huffington Post.

Happy National S’mores day to you!  Now go eat some marshmallow-covered chocolate.

Grab one of our Oilcloth Halloween Trick or Treat Bags for your little one this Halloween!  Made with easy-wipe Mexican oilcloth and erasable chalkboard vinyl, your ghost or goblin will be the talk of the town!

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Write your little witch or ghost’s name on the bag, hand them a flashlight, and they are ready to go!

Double the use by using the bag for a lunch tote during the fall season or as a fall-themed toddler tote or preschool diaper bag, to boot!

Created with our classic Orange and Black Gingham oilcloth fabrics and a fun, flexible and erasable chalkboard block.

To make your labeling last longer, try using our Chalk Pen – looks like chalk, stays on longer! Little fingers or bumps can’t rub off the chalk pen lettering. When you’re ready to change, just wipe thorougly with a damp cloth.

In my constant search for all things chalky and all things upcycled, I found this amazing chalkboard chair.

So easy to create with a can of chalkboard paint and any old chair that needs a facelift. 

 Simply sand, paint and add some funky new or vintage fabric (Mexican Oilcloth fabric would also look amazing) - you’ve got a unique piece that you can doodle on when the mood strikes you!