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Saturday, June 12, 2010

CHALKBOARD TUTU-TORIAL

so...i needed to make a little something for my niece's dance recital...you know...to go along with her balloons...yeah...i don't do flowers...lol...anywho...i had done one of these chalkboards a little while ago...and thought how perfect!...why the purple and green?...well...those are the colors of the dance school...see...i do pay attention...lol...and...thought while i was at it...i'd do up a little tutu-torial for ya!....

you'll need an 8 x 10 canvas...foam paintbrush...ribbon (1" or 1 1/2")...plastic baby hanger...


also grab...chalkboard paint (i like the brush on better)...staple gun...2 yards of tulle...and i totally forgot it in the picture...but you'll need a glue gun...


slap on two coats of chalkboard paint...


taking enough ribbon to go along the bottom...staple to the back...wrap it around...and staple the other side...


here's what it should look like...


then...take two smaller pieces of ribbon and staple those on the front to start forming the straps...they're about 3/8" from the side edge of canvas...


flip the canvas over...then putting the plastic hanger along the top...put the ribbon though and bring to the back...


staple those into place...and trim the excess ribbon...


now...grabbing the tulle and just pulling it together with your hands...kinda form a tube...

 
on the bottom of the canvas...start at one side...and staple the end of tulle...


making about a 3 inch loop...you'll staple again...putting it pretty close to your other staple...


doing another loop...staple again...


you'll keep making loops and stapling until you get to the end of the tulle...your last bit of tulle will need to be stapled at the very end of the canvas....


flip it over...and start to fluff...pulling the ends of the tulle...this gives the tutu it's poof!...


do up two bows in the same ribbon...


attach with hot glue...covering up those staples on the front...


and there you go!...one tutu cute chalkboard!...


****check out my linky party directory on the sidebar to see where i'm linking to this week!...

63 comments:

  1. Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunniesJune 12, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    So cute. I don't have any girls, but this would be perfect for my neice. Love the step by step instructions. I love the purple and green colors too.

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  2. UnknownJune 12, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    This is way too cute!!

    Stop by my blog ~ I have an award for you!!

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  3. AnonymousJune 12, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Love this!

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  4. I {heart} Nap TimeJune 12, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    oh that is SOO cute! Love this idea!

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  5. staci @ lizard n ladybugJune 13, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    love this! & triple love the step-by-step! Thanks.
    I don't do flowers either, btw :)

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  6. michelle@somedaycraftsJune 13, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    This is darling! I've never seen one before! I am featuring it at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" button.

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  7. LadybugJune 13, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Greenbean, that is just tutu cute!! :-)

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  8. UnknownJune 14, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    This is just adorable! I love it! It would be fabulous for any little girl! :) Following from Something I Whipped Up Monday! :) goingjane.blogspot.com

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  9. Ann @ makethebestofthingsJune 14, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    How cute and clever is this! I will sure keep it in mind for the girly girls in the family.

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  10. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!June 14, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    This is just too cute. Thanks for sharing your talents on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Rory

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  11. suezJune 14, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    This is just to crazy cute!

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  12. Audrey FrelxJune 14, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Hi, Greenbean! Thanks for visiting and following me. I am so glad you came by. I really have admired all your lovely projects, and that tutu chalkboard is to die for!!! You are such a great crafter and inspirer. Thanks for the tutorial!!! And, keep up the great work.

    Now come on over anytime you desire, you're always welcome, and thanks again. I'm very glad to have had your company!

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  13. DonnaMundingerJune 15, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    This is one of the most ADORABLE things EVER! Great TUT, my dear! Gotta try this! xxD

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  14. AnonymousJune 15, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    darling :) thanks for sharing at my linky party, hope you'll come again :)

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  15. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    HOLY CUTENESS! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS. I too, just did a chalkboard.. but this is just to much. Thanks for sharing, jenn

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  16. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    P.S. I am your newest follower too!

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  17. Ela@NewFamilyOnTheBlock.comJune 15, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Would love it if you would join me for my 2nd linky party tonight!!

    http://lifeinmypjs.blogspot.com/2010/06/pajama-party-2.html

    ~Ela

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  18. flowerdiscoJune 15, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    i keep forgetting i need to give this a try...thanks for the tut.

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  19. Lori (THCEO)June 15, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    OMG this is absolutely adorable!!! Sooooo super-cute. I must try this. TFS!!! :)

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  20. ShawneeJune 15, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Too Cute! I love it!

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  21. Debbie O'NealJune 16, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    This is too stinkin' cute GreenBean ! LOVE IT! Thanks for the inspiration to think outside the box so to speak.

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  22. UnknownJune 16, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Thats so darn cute. I also gave you a Sunshine Award. Check it out at: http://joyofscrapping.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-post.html

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  23. beth kruse custom creationsJune 16, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    love it! sooo cute!

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  24. ErinJune 16, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Og my heck! This is so gosh darn cute!!!

    www.makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com

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  25. AndreaJune 18, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Cute project! How original!

    Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com

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  26. Kami @ Sweet Charli...June 18, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    This is so much fun! I would have never thought of doing this! Thanks so much for linking up!

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  27. Cap CreationsJune 18, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    This is so cute! Do you have a boy version? No girls here.:)

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  28. Ela@NewFamilyOnTheBlock.comJune 18, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    So cute!!

    Thanks so much for linking up to Pajama Party at Life In My Pjs!!

    ~Ela

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  29. UnknownJune 19, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    Okay that was amazing!!!
    So simple too. (That said before trying it :) )
    Thanks so much.
    New follower
    Mommymelback

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  30. papillon digital designJune 20, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Oh my gosh! This is way cute. Now if you would make a video showing us what and how you galvanized roof thingy you said you buy at Home depot!!

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  31. UnknownJune 21, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    OMG. TOO CUTE!!! I love it and I am going to have to do that. Thanks!!!

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  32. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingJune 22, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    This is adorable! So creative and clever. I bet your niece loved this! Super cute! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly apprecite it. Hope you are enjoying your week. ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  33. MollyJune 22, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Absolutely adorable!! and so original!! I love it!

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  34. Amanda @ Healthy House on the BlockJune 22, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    This is so cute! You're so creative! And thank you for the WONDERFUL tutu tutorial - haha! :)

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  35. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}June 22, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    How cute! This is just adorable and very original. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my chalkboard labels!

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  36. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingJune 22, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Hello, Just wanted to let you know I'll be featuring your chalkboard today! Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase Party! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  37. Infarrantly CreativeJune 22, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    I made one of those a long time ago but it was not chalkboard. You saw it on HGTV right?

    http://infarrantlycreative.blogspot.com/2007/10/my-string-of-thoughts-for-day.html

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  38. AnonymousJune 22, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [22 Jun 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  39. Denise CJune 22, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    That chalkboard is fabulous! I just emailed the link to my niece - her daughter would love it. Thanks for sharing!

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  40. ScrapfaireJune 23, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    LOVE that!! I wanna make one for my friend who Owns a dance studio!!!

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  41. TicketgoddessJune 23, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    I so would have wanted one of these when I was a little dancer!! Great idea!!!

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  42. Lori (THCEO)June 23, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Hey!!! Just wanted to let you know I FINALLY made some of these! Here's the link:

    http://livingorganizedchaos.blogspot.com/2010/06/tutu-cute-memory-boards.html

    I made mine into memory boards...thanks sooooo much for the idea!!! :)

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  43. RedHeadedStepChildJune 23, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    I absolutely love it! You should totally win the CSI challenge!

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  44. DollyJune 24, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    This is absolutely adorable!!! I love it! Very, very creative! Thanks you for the tutu-torial - I have two girls and have to give this a try! Dolly :)

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  45. JenniferJune 24, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    What a GREAT project! LOVE it!!! (=

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  46. StaceyJune 24, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    So cute! I am featuring this as part of the Look at Me Party on Fun to Craft. Thanks for linking up. Come by and snag a button!!

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  47. DenineJune 25, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Simply Adorable.

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  48. Mad in CraftsJune 27, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

    madincrafts.blogspot.com

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  49. LeslieJune 30, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Oh I love this! How stinkin' cute! I am featuring you this week on Hoo's got talent! Feel free to grab the button that says, "I've got talent"!

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  50. Rosana Garcia HessJuly 7, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Lovely idea. I´ll try someday. Thanks for sharing.I´ll post a link to this project on my blog giving you the credit.
    Hugs from Brazil

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  51. Scrappin' Cat!July 9, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    This is absolutely adorable. I love every single thing about it. I dont have daughters, and I dont dance but I just might have to have 1 anyways. So sweet.

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  52. CaraJuly 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    OK, I love this and I am going to make one for my little girl, BUT I know my boy will want one. So ideas are spinning in my head - overalls, or a cape for a superhero, maybe suspenders? But I am stuck on how to make the bottom part cute. Anyone more creative than I have a brainstorm idea for how to make a boy version?

    Thank you so much for your great ideas, greenbean! This is so adorable!!!

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  53. BethJuly 29, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    I remember seeing this when you originally posted it and thought it was so clever! Thanks so much for linking up!

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  54. Meagan At Fairly FabulousJuly 30, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    I didn't read all your previous comments, so I can only imagine you've heard this before...but I can't resist...tutu cute!! LOVE this idea. Thanks for sharing

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  55. Heather BredimusAugust 21, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Hi! I found your blog off of Today's Creative Blog! I love your craft! You are so talented! I just signed up to be your 676th follower! Woo hoo! I hope you stop by my new blog. I just started it 2 months ago and would love new friends! Please come see me at www.modernfamilymagazine.com

    -Heather-

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  56. KJ@letsgoflyakiteSeptember 7, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    I just found you via Tip Junkie's feature, this is absolutely adorable.

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  57. CaroleSeptember 17, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    I want to make this for my 6 year old niece because it is just toooooo cute! She's not a ballerina, but that's ok. She does like to boogy though. LOL!

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  58. BrigitteNovember 28, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    This is so freaking adorable!!! Can't believe what you come up with! I love your stuff!
    Brigitte

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  59. UnknownDecember 1, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Luv this one---and I'm sure my "Angel" (from our angel tree at work)will love this for Christmas. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  60. Tiffany @ithinkicouldmakethatJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    I just made this for my daughter's friend's 6th birthday. I hope she likes it. I sure do!!!!! THanks so much! (pics are at http://ithinkicouldmakethat.blogspot.com/ )

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  61. HollyFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I am making this for a baby shower gift. Do you have to "cure" the chalboard paint? Run chalk all over it and wipe clean before use? I was wondering so I could do that before I put all the pretty ribbon and tulle on it. Thanks!

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  62. greenbeanFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    yeppers...rub the chalk all over it before adding all the purty stuff!...

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  63. HollyMarch 1, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    okay, almost done making mine. I may have made a mistake using silky ribbon. I am trying to make the bows with the ribbon as the last step and having no luck. How do you make such perfect bows?!

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