4th of July Framed Menu Board

Customize your holiday celebration with the 4th of July Framed Menu Board. This adorable craft will show you how to make a chalkboard with a bit of 4th of July flair. You will need basic painting supplies, chalkboard paint, and an ornate frame that you can find at a thrift store or around your house. Beginners will love this craft because it is so easy and you can personalize it a lot. Do not be afraid to unleash your creative side with this DIY decoration.

Estimated Cost$11-$20

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Primary TechniquePainting

Beginner

HolidayPatriotic Holiday

Materials:

Mod Podge ® Mod Melts - Colors
Mod Podge ® Mod Molds - Alphabet
FolkArt ® Chalkboard Multi-Surface Paint - Black, 8 oz.
FolkArt ® Home Decor™ Chalk - Sheepskin, 8 oz.
Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.
Ornate frame
Board that fits frame opening
Bakers twine
Glue
Blue chambray fabric
Sandpaper
Flat brush ½”
Wax paper
Chalk
Scissors
Hot glue gun
Water basin
Foam plates
Paper towels

Instructions:

Apply Sheepskin to frame with brush. Let dry thoroughly between coats
Lightly sand frame for a distressed appearance.
Apply chalkboard paint to board insert referring to bottle instructions. Let cure before applying additional coat.
Condition chalkboard by rubbing piece of chalk over surface and wiping with a paper towel.
Create letters from alphabet mold using red Mod Melt and hot glue gun.
Cut a piece of chambray fabric and place on wax paper. Apply matte Mod Podge® to both sides and let dry.
Cut out banner triangles large enough to hold letter.
Glue letters to fabric as shown.
Cut a length of bakers twine and glue banner pieces to it by folding end over twine.
Glue ends of twine behind frame centering banner letters.

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Marilyn B

Jun 12, 2017

This little project is a great inspiration and would be a nice upcycle project for frames found at thrifts hopes, garage sales or even dollar type stores! You could glam up the frame even more by gluing rhinestone gems around it either here and there or in a solid pattern. Or embellish with washi tape in patterns too. A nice touch to any dinner party and a super project!