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August 15, 2019 · 51 Comments

Welcome Sign For Your Front Door

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How do you make a welcome sign for a front door? I found a chalkboard in the Target dollar section, and with stencil and some chalk turned it into an easy and beautiful welcome sign for my home.

How do you make a welcome sign for a front door? I found a chalkboard in the Target dollar section, and with stencil and some chalk turned it into an easy and beautiful welcome sign for my home.

I found this framed chalkboard in the Target dollar section, and you could use any chalkboard you like for this project.

I found this framed chalkboard in the Target dollar section, and you could use any chalkboard you like for this project. I’ve even seen some great ones at the Dollar Store, or you could make your own. You can see how I made my own here – Chalkboard Message Board

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I started by seasoning the chalkboard. This means coat the entire chalkboard with chalk. This will prevent the chalk from sticking and make it easy to erase.

I started by seasoning the chalkboard. This means coat the entire chalkboard with chalk. This will prevent the chalk from sticking and make it easy to erase.

After filling it with chalk, I erased it.

After filling it with chalk, I erased it.

I placed my Plaid Folk Art Welcome Stencil onto my chalkboard and secured it in place with some painters tape.

I placed my Plaid Folk Art Welcome Stencil onto my chalkboard and secured it in place with some painters tape. You could use stencil tape as well.

I colored in the stencil with chalk.

I colored in the stencil with chalk.

Once the entire project was covered, I carefully lifted the stencil and painters tape off the chalkboard.

Once the entire project was covered, I carefully lifted the stencil and painters tape off the chalkboard.

The great thing about this project is how versatile it is. Think about all of the possibilities with the holidays, season, and stencils this simple idea could create.

The great thing about this project is how versatile it is. Think about all of the possibilities with the holidays, season, and stencils this simple idea could create.

Here's the displayed Easy Chalkboard Welcome Sign

Now I’m ready to place this welcome sign by my front door.

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  1. Anita Holland says

    August 15, 2019 at 4:19 pm

    Great project, thanks for sharing.

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    • Chas says

      August 15, 2019 at 6:38 pm

      Thank you so much Anita 🙂

      Reply
  2. Priya@Masalavegan says

    August 15, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    This looks so pretty & easy to make. I’ll bookmark it as a holiday project. Found this through the Bloggers Pit Stop link up.

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    • Chas says

      August 16, 2019 at 6:09 am

      Thank you Priya, and love that idea of using it for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    August 16, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Very cool idea!

    Thanks for linking up to Creative Compulsions!

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    • Chas says

      August 17, 2019 at 10:24 am

      Thank you so much Michelle

      Reply
  4. Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says

    August 17, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    Very cute welcome sign!

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    • Chas says

      August 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you Sylvia

      Reply
  5. Carol@Blueskyathome says

    August 18, 2019 at 8:05 am

    Chas, thanks so much for sharing your chalkboard project on Happiness is Homemade. As a Maker Boss with A Makers’Studio, I love to see how other people use stencils and what they make. Your sign turned out really cute.

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    • Chas says

      August 18, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks Carol and it is really fun to use stencils in creative ways – they can add so much to different things. Hope you have a great week.

      Reply
  6. Laurie says

    August 19, 2019 at 9:22 am

    So pretty. I am going to share with my DIL. She loves this type of craft project.

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    • Chas says

      August 19, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      Thank you and thanks for sharing Laurie, I appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Shannon says

    August 19, 2019 at 10:57 am

    I never thought to use a stencil for a chalkboard; great idea! Thanks!

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    • Chas says

      August 19, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      Thank you so much Shannon 🙂

      Reply
  8. Bree says

    August 19, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    Wow looks great and easy. You know I had no idea that you had to season a chalkboard. I made one for our darts and always wondered why the chalk stuck. Thank you. #SeniSal

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    • Chas says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:34 pm

      Thank you Bree, and I only recently learned that about chalkboards as well.

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  9. Veronica Lee says

    August 20, 2019 at 12:38 am

    That is so pretty and easy to make. Love it!

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    • Chas says

      August 20, 2019 at 7:59 am

      Thank you Veronica

      Reply
  10. Kippi says

    August 20, 2019 at 7:43 am

    I love this project I want to make one too!
    Have a great week,
    Kippi

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    • Chas says

      August 20, 2019 at 7:59 am

      Thank you Kippi, you are so sweet you just made my day 🙂

      Reply
  11. alice says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:26 am

    I never thought to “prep” a chalk board before but it makes sense because not all are made with the same quality and I have found myself having to get a damp cloth to clean them. Thanks for sharing this informative and beautiful stencil project with us at #OMGHWW.

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    • Chas says

      August 21, 2019 at 7:03 am

      Thank you Alice, and I learned the hard way about getting the chalkboards ready. Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  12. Lisa L Lombardo says

    August 22, 2019 at 6:42 am

    Very pretty! Congratulations on your feature over on the Simple Homestead Hop! I would love to have you share your posts with us on Farm Fresh Tuesdays! 🙂

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    • Chas says

      August 22, 2019 at 10:55 am

      Thank you so much Lisa and thanks for the invite, I’ll be sure to stop by 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa L Lombardo says

        August 22, 2019 at 5:04 pm

        Wonderful! The hop goes live at 8 pm (central time) each Monday. Looking forward to your creative posts!

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  13. Richella J Parham says

    August 22, 2019 at 7:33 am

    Honestly, Chas, this is BRILLIANT. I have so many stencils (some from the 80’s!!)–why have I never thought to use them with chalk? You really are one smart cookie.

    Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. Once again, I’m featuring you this week!

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    • Chas says

      August 22, 2019 at 10:57 am

      You are so sweet Richella and you just made my day – thank you so much. Thanks for the feature and I’m so pleased you like the idea – love how I can change it up for every season, holiday, etc.

      Reply
  14. Carol says

    August 22, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    Another great project. Love it. Featuring when my party opens up!

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    • Chas says

      August 22, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      You are so very sweet Carol, I am so grateful for you and your support. I’ll see you at the next party 🙂

      Reply
  15. Roseann Hampton says

    August 22, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Love your idea of doing the stencil with chalk so you can switch it out for each season! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger’s Pit Stop!

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    • Chas says

      August 22, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you so much Roseann, I appreciate it.

      Reply
  16. Julie Briones says

    August 23, 2019 at 11:38 am

    Really smart using the chalk to fill in the stencil! Love it! Always happy to see you at Tuesday Turn About!

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    • Chas says

      August 23, 2019 at 11:51 am

      You are so sweet Julie, thank you so much

      Reply
  17. Marilyn Lesniak says

    August 24, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

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    • Chas says

      August 25, 2019 at 8:23 am

      Thank you so much Marilyn, I appreciate it. I hope you’re having a lovely weekend.

      Reply
  18. Marci says

    November 9, 2020 at 4:12 am

    I love your chalkboard “Welcome” sign. It is so very versatile! pinning -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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    • Chas says

      November 9, 2020 at 5:58 am

      Thank you so much Marci I’m thrilled you like it and thank you for the Pin

      Reply
  19. Jenny says

    November 9, 2020 at 11:42 am

    You are brilliant! I never thought about using chalk with a stencil. This looks great and I love how versatile it is.

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    • Chas says

      November 9, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Thank you so very much Jenny, I’m so glad you like it.

      Reply
  20. Beverly says

    November 9, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    I love using chalk with stencils instead of paint. I have a decorative chalkboard in my sunroom that I change up that way seasonally. Love your welcome sign done this way.

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    • Chas says

      November 9, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      Thank you so much Beverly, I’m so glad to hear you like doing this as well. So fun to change up decor easily and seasonally.

      Reply
  21. Joanne says

    November 9, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    That turned out great! I really think I need to start checking out the Target dollar spot more often. Pinned.

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    • Chas says

      November 9, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      Thank you so much Joanne. I actually picked this one up earlier and was grateful as our dollar spot has been pretty empty lately.

      Reply
  22. Michele Michael says

    November 9, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Hi Chas. I currently have chalkboard paint and stencils in my stash. A substrate is easy. I’m thinking of all my stencils in a new way. Fun and inspiring piece.

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    • Chas says

      November 9, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      Thank you so much Michele, and I’m thrilled you want to give it a try too 🙂

      Reply
  23. Sew Crafty Crochet says

    November 9, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    I love chalkboard creations! I love the stencil you used. I definitely need a welcome sign in my new home, so I’m pinning this project for later!

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    • Chas says

      November 10, 2020 at 5:58 am

      Thank you so much, I’m so excited you like it and want to create one too.

      Reply
  24. Kippi Ohern says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:30 am

    Your chalkboard welcome sign is perfect to greet guests and your family. You are so talented and I find a ton of inspiration on your blog.
    Hugs,
    Kippi

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    • Chas says

      November 11, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      You are so sweet Kippi, thank you so much friend! Right back at you!

      Reply
  25. Kim | Shiplap and Shells says

    November 14, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    Great idea Chas. I have so many chalkboards, I need to go get a stencil or tow and start using them. Thank you for the inspiration!

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    • Chas says

      November 16, 2020 at 6:58 am

      Thank you so much Kim, I’m thrilled you want to give this a try.

      Reply

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