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diy Bridesmaid Chalkboard Signs

Recently I have noticed pre-ceremony signage is trending on Pinterest and Instagram.

Last year I created signs when I was a bridesmaid for my friend Sam. Together we spelled out :“Just Wait ‘til you see her” which we texted to the groom (Anthony) right before the ceremony. The best part, the signs were upcycled and used again for Sam’s sister-in-law’s wedding.Photo Credit: Alan Dickson Photography

I never like to do the same thing twice, so for Tricia and her lovely bridesmaids I created: “Last day as a Miss.”

What you need to make diy Bridesmaid Chalkboard Signs:

Head to Michael’s and pickup the following:

Recollections Brand Chalkboard Diecut Shapes
Large tongue depressors/popsicle sticks
Removable Glittered Craft tapeThis project (with coupons) was under $20.00

Tools:

Scissors
Hot Glue gun
Overhead & transparency paper (yes, this is old school) you can also use a projector or hand bomb the font
Illustrator/Word Program
Chalkboard Pen

For these signs and Sam’s signs, I used the font: Burgues Script

To begin, type out your saying in your word program. Change the font size to match the surface area of shapes. If you’re brave enough – you could do all the lettering by hand. I’ve seen it done, and it looks pretty fantastic if you have a calligraphy background.

Trace out the lettering onto the diecut shapes using the chalkboard marker.
*note: These markers were fairly runny because the surface of the shapes were a bit slick. I ended up using my hairdryer to ensure they were not tacky or damp.

Once each sign was completed, I started creating the handles.

I cut lengths of the glittered tape to match the length of the Popsicle sticks.

I folded the tape around the Popsicle sticks vertically – having both edges of the tape meet in the centre.

After each stick was wrapped with the tape, I plugged in my hot glue gun and got to work.

To make the ends of the Popsicle sticks squared off with a crisp edge, I folded in the corners of the tape at the end into a triangle; similar to wrapping a present.