You’re going to love this DIY!{woodland chalkboards by Lisa Leonard}

You’re going to love this DIY!

It’s a really fun holiday project that you can keep up all year!

Supplies needed:

– wood tree rounds

– chalkboard paint (liquid, not spay paint)

– paint brushes

– paper mache deer (available at most craft stores)

– exacto knife / scissors

– glue gun

– ribbon or fabric strips / tacks or small nails

Paint an even layer of chalkboard paint on the wood rounds. We didn’t paint to the edge and left an organic line for a whimsical handmade feel.

While the paint is drying, it’s time to make the ‘taxidermy’ deer! These are available at most craft stores during the holidays. It would be fun to make your own and use different animals too! We just removed the head (sounds so awful!) with an exacto knife and cleaned up the edge with scissors. It is important that the entire perimeter is flush with the chalkboard.

Once the paint is dried, use a hot glue gun to attach the deer.

Cut a strip of fabric to create a loop at the top to hang.

We are almost done! Break out your best typography skills (or find a talented friend) and decorate your chalkboards to fit the season!

They look great on their own or in a grouping of other fun decor!

Do you like the faux taxidermy look? I love it. And even better, no animals were harmed in the making of this craft!