Fall Chalkboard Banner ⋆ Real Housemoms

Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year! I love the crisp clean smell of the outdoors, the leaves changing colors to fire-engine red and pumpkin orange and the roaring crowds cheering in the distance for Friday night football. There’s just something about this time of year that puts an extra pep in my step. Maybe it’s also knowing that I’m not going to have to squeeze myself into a bikini (cough, cough Tankini) for another 9 months, so I might as well eat up and enjoy cozy sweaters while I can.

Other than just enjoying this time of year I also love decorating for fall! I always get in the mood to put my hands at work and do a little DIY’ing. This Chalkboard Banner is simple and best of all you can change the message whenever you want and make it work for any season.

SUPPLIES

Piece of paper, pencil and scissors
Burlap Fabric: I bought 1 yard pre-cut at Jo-Anns
Chalkboard Labels: Martha Stewart from Staples
Yarn
Hot Glue
Chalk

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Draw a triangle onto a piece of paper and cut it out. This will be your template for the banner.

Step 2: Lay template onto burlap and cut out fabric. Leave about an extra inch of fabric at the top. This will be used so you can fold it over and glue it onto the yarn. TIP: I didn’t trace it, I just held the white piece of paper in place while I cut around the edges. Saved me a few steps.

Step 3: Write your message on chalkboard labels before placing them onto the banner. It’s easier to write on them beforehand. Place labels onto banner.