Chalk Board Lettering

It has been a goal of mine to improve my chalk board lettering for some time now.  I ave seen Dana Tanamachi's chalk art all over Pinterest and have been so inspired:


Here are a few examples:

(all images are from Dana Tanamachi's website.)

Aren't they beautiful?

However, no matter how much I practiced, I could not get good clean, dark lines or sharp edges.

So when I saw this pin from In My Own Style I clicked over lickity-split!




So after reading these tips from Diane, I got out my chalk board and chalk and work on my sign for next month's (in two days) Artisans in the Grove.

It is no Dana Tanamachi, but it looks a ton better than even my best try in the past.

Awesome Sauce

I have a friend who says that a lot.  I like it.  I think this fork and spoon must be how you eat Awesome Sauce!

In case you can't tell, this picture was taken against my front door and these giants reach a good ways beyond the door knob.

If only. . . and if. . . and then. . .  these would not be going to Rustique Diva's next weekend, but would be staying in my kitchen.  I LOVE them.  But, alas, they are going, unless of course they sell first.

They are for sale for $50.  Email me if you are interested.  Applehouserevival@gmail.com

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I'll be sharing at:
The DIY Showoff's: DIY Project Parade
Today's Creative Blog's: Get Your Craft On 

CSI Top 10 - *blush*

I just love all of the inspiration that goes on over at CSI.  I've only periodically linked up projects (all of them from Yarnnation, this is the first one from AHR.)  Well, what do you know. . . someone else found my Fresh Eggs sign a little inspiring too.