Monday, November 22, 2021
ChalkMade Christmas Countdown Kit // Get one now to make one for the Holiday Season
Saturday, November 6, 2021
November Club Couture - Reindeer Crossing // Come chalk with me!
-Surface: Door Tag (9" × 12")
-Tools: Color Trays, Fuzzing Cloth, Mini Squeegee, Small Squeegee
Shimmer Gold: reindeer and sleigh
1. Remove your Transfer from its packaging and carefully peel off the Transfer Backer Sheet.
2. “Fuzz” the Transfer by gently pressing onto a Fuzzing Cloth and carefully pulling it upward. This will make the Transfer easier to remove from the surface after you’ve applied the paste.
3. Center the Reindeer Parking Transfer on the surface and smooth it out to ensure it has properly adhered and that there are no bubbles or wrinkles.
4. Knead your Chalkology Paste Singles. Cut open the corner of each packet and squeeze the desired amount of paste onto a Color Tray, using a new tray for each color.
5. Use your Mini Squeegee or Small Squeegee to smooth a small amount of paste over the Transfer (see “Color and Placement Suggestions”).
6. As you work through each detail and color, use your Squeegee(s) to clear the excess paste off as evenly as possible and scrape it back into the tray. The more excess paste you remove, the better the result will be.
7. Before the paste dries, remove your Transfer from the surface and immediately clean the Transfer with cool water (do not let it soak).
8. Dry the Transfer flat with the sticky side up.
9. Reapply the Transfer Backer Sheet and store flat.
10. Admire your new creation and get ready for the sound of reindeer on your roof!

Our basic instructions go like this: choose a surface and Transfer, add some paste or ink, and start creating. With the Best Basics Chalk It Up Kit, you’ll have what you need to carry out those instructions and you’ll be well on your way to artistry!
This kit includes two of our favorite surfaces: Board & Base (perfect for A-sized Transfers) and a Sylvie White Frame (perfect for B-sized Transfers). Both surfaces are reusable with Chalkology Paste, and can be used in either landscape or portrait orientation. Plus, that Board & Base is reversible so you can have two projects to display all at once!
Sunday, October 24, 2021
My 2021 Halloween 3 Tiered Tray // Come see what I use to create it! // Come Craft with me!
Halloween is one of my top 3 favorite holidays of the year. I search out for new and fun items to decorate the house with. And I always love creating and styling my Halloween 3 Tiered Tray every year. I have found a lot of great Rae Dunn Halloween mugs too, so I couldn't wait to use those. Come see how I decorated my 3 Tiered Tray!
Top Tray
Starting from the left, I have the Sarah Sanderson Funko Pop that I bough from Amazon last year. Behind Sarah is a candy corn colored small brush tree that I got from Target this year. They came in a pack of 2. Then in front of the Tree is a Johanna Parker Pumpkin Salt Shaker. It comes in a set of 2 items and came from Marshalls. This was the 1st time finding anything Johanna Parker! I was so excited!! Behind the Pumpkin is my black BOO Rae Dunn Mug that I bought from Facebook Marketplace. Inside of the mug is a vintage candy corn that I bought years ago at the Lodi Street Faire. It's one of my favorite decorations for Halloween. The Halloween beaded garland starts of the top tray and the pumpkin is hanging from the handle of the BOO mug.
Middle Tray
Starting from the left, I have a Rae Dunn Halloween Mug. Inside of the mug is a Rae Dunn Spooky black spatula. Hanging from the spatula is a the Pumpkin Tag from my Etsy shop. In front of the Halloween mug is another Vintage candy corn. In the middle of the tray is a Mary Sanderson Funko Pop that I bought off of Amazon. On the right of Mary is my Purple Hocus Pocus Rae Dunn Mug. I bought it off of Facebook Marketplace. Hanging next to the Hocus Pocus mug is the October 31st Tag from my Etsy Shop. The Halloween beaded garland lays across the front of the middle tray.
Bottom Tray
On the left, I have a Lime Green Toxic Rae Dunn mug that I bought from Facebook Marketplace. Inside is a Velvet orange pumpkin that I bought from the Target Dollar Spot. In front of the Toxic mug is another vintage candy corn. It is the last of the set of 3. In the middle is the leader of the pack, Winifred Sanderson, who is flying on her brookstick. To the right of Winifred is another candy corn colored brush tree. I bought these in a set of 2 at Target. A little behind the tree is a Fright Night Rae Dunn mug that I bought at Home Goods. Inside the Fright Night mug is a Trick or Treat orange Rae Dunn Spatula. It's kind of hidden. Handing off that spatula is a Boo Tag from my Etsy Shop. We finish off the bottom tray with the end of the Halloween Beaded Garland.
On the left of the 3 Tiered Tray
Closest to the 3 tiered tray is a Happy Halloween Pumpkin Orange Rae Dunn candle. Sitting inside of the candle is the Halloween Owl pepper shaker from Johanna Parker. This was in a set that I got from Marshalls. To the left of that is a DIY Pumpkin Cook Book Stand that I made using Chalk Couture items! It's one of my favorites that I have made. In front is a Eat Up Witches Rae Dunn Tray that I found at Home Goods. I feel that it fits well with the Hocus Pocus Witches.
See How I made the Pumpkin Cookbook Stand HERE!
See my 2020 Halloween 3 Tiered Tray HERE!
Are you excited for Halloween? I know I am!
Monday, October 18, 2021
Oh my Gourd- I Love Fall Metal sign // Come craft with me!
Oh my “gourd”! A funny autumnal play on words brings your Transfer collection to a whole new level. We know that projects made with this Transfer are going to get your friends and family to smile, especially when you’re giving those projects as seasonal gift items! For a different look, try using just the “I love fall!” portion by itself or in conjunction with any of our other autumn-themed offerings.
Come see how I made this!
Step 3: Grab your transfer and a Fuzzing Cloth and fuzz well. I mean REALLY FUZZ! Use the back courser side of needed.
Step 4: Lay your fuzzed transfer down and start applying you Chalk Paste to the transfer. I used 3 different Chalk Pastes colors. I started from the top with the Black Velvet Chalk paste, and then chalked the Gourd in Orange Peel Chalk Paste. If you are a slow chalked, I would use the Paste and Pull method. The Paste and Pull method is where you chalk and then lift the transfer up and pull down to the area you have chalked to. Hold it up until the paste looks dry. Then carefully lay it back down and continue chalking! The last part is to use the Bright White Chalk Paste in the words on the bottom.
Are you excited for Fall? I know I am!
Saturday, October 2, 2021
October Club Couture - Grateful // Come Chalk with Me!
Fall is a time of thanksgiving, a time to reflect on blessings, and a season to appreciate what you have. Use this Chalk Transfer® design to create a sweet reminder of the things you have to be grateful for. The double-outlined oval shape brings a softness to this design. The stalks of wheat create movement for your eye and a sense of sophistication. This month’s Club Couture™ shipment includes Chalkology® Paste Singles in a fresh autumn pallet of Camel, Papaya, and Shimmer Olive. We think the design looks especially great on a 9” x 12” Pallet Sign (item S191104)!
This October, focus on gratitude. Focus on the blessings. Focus on the benefits of being a part of Club Couture!
-Surface: Pallet Sign (9" × 12")
-Tools: Color Trays, Fuzzing Cloth, Mini Squeegee, Multi-Tool
-Shimmer Olive: oval border, wheat stalks
1. Remove your Transfer from its packaging and carefully peel off the Transfer Backer Sheet.
2. “Fuzz” the Transfer by gently pressing onto a Fuzzing Cloth and carefully pulling it upward. This will make the Transfer easier to remove from the surface after you’ve applied the paste.
3. Center the Grateful Transfer on the surface and smooth it out to ensure it has properly adhered and that there are no bubbles or wrinkles.
4. Knead your Chalkology Paste Singles. Cut open the corner of each packet and squeeze the desired amount of paste onto a Color Tray, using a new tray for each color.
5. Beginning from the top, use a small amount of paste to smooth over the Transfer (see “Color and Placement Suggestions”, and keep in mind step 7). Pull the paste inward, toward the middle of the Transfer to avoid mixing Chalk paste colors. Use the Multi-tool to chalk fine details.
6. As you work through each detail and color, use your Mini Squeegee to clear the excess paste off as evenly as possible and scrape it back into the tray. The more excess paste you remove, the better the result will be.
7. For best results, use the chalk-and-pull method: chalk the top half of the design and peel back only that portion of the Transfer to let the paste dry on the surface before continuing (use the Quick Dry Tool for a fast dry). This allows you to work in smaller sections without having the paste dry in the screen, making the Transfer difficult to remove. To prevent any stretching in the Transfer, peel from the center or from both corners, instead of peeling diagonally.
8. Once the top half of the design is dry, ensure the bottom half of the Transfer is still secure on the surface and repeat steps 5 and 6 for the rest of the design.
9. Before the paste dries, remove your Transfer from the surface and immediately clean the Transfer with cool water (do not let it soak).
10. Dry the Transfer flat with the sticky side up.
11. Reapply the Transfer Backer Sheet and store flat.
12. Admire your new creation and pat yourself on the back!

Our basic instructions go like this: choose a surface and Transfer, add some paste or ink, and start creating. With the Best Basics Chalk It Up Kit, you’ll have what you need to carry out those instructions and you’ll be well on your way to artistry!
This kit includes two of our favorite surfaces: Board & Base (perfect for A-sized Transfers) and a Sylvie White Frame (perfect for B-sized Transfers). Both surfaces are reusable with Chalkology Paste, and can be used in either landscape or portrait orientation. Plus, that Board & Base is reversible so you can have two projects to display all at once!