How to make your own chalkboard gift tags

Method

1. Mark Shapes

   Using a ruler and pen, mark the balsa wood in the shapes and sizes you want your gift tags.

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2. Cut

   Using scissors or a Stanley knife, cut the balsa wood to your markings.

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3. Tape

   Tape the bottom third of the gift tag with painter’s tape.

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4. Paint

   Spray the blackboard paint onto the balsa wood. Remember to hold the spray can approx. 15cm from the surface for an even coverage. Leave to dry.

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5. Tape

   Once the blackboard paint is completely dry, remove the original tape and tape over the blackboard paint.

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6. Paint

   Using a bright colour of your choice, spray paint the remaining balsa wood. Once dry, remove all the painters tape.

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7. Make Twine Hole

   Using a Stanley knife, cut a small square in the balsa wood where you will thread the twine to hang your gift tag. Thread the twine and knot.

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8. Decorate

   Decorate your gift tags using chalk.

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