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For everything in life that keeps you on your feet! I share simple DIY projects and crafts, home decor ideas and helpful tips as well as easy recipes for week-night meals.

Use This Mind Blowing Trick With Chalk Couture Fonts

Hello and welcome!  I bet you probably googled "How to line up letters with Chalk Couture" or "How to use Chalk Couture fonts".  I'm here to help and this post will show you exactly how to use Chalk Couture fonts and how to line your letters up so that you have a professional-looking word every time! First of all, if you stumbled upon this post and you don't know about Chalk Couture, START HERE.   Today I am using the Handwritten Font, but this tutorial will work with all of the Chalk Couture ... View Post

How to Host a Successful Chalk Couture Pop-Up Shop

Hello!  Welcome Designer!  I'm so glad you stopped by.  I wrote this post for my Upright and Caffeinated Chalkers and thought I'd share it with all Designers because so many are new to direct sales and pop-up shops.  Once you read this, you will be more than prepared for your next Chalk Couture Pop-Up shop! First of all, what is a pop-up shop? Well, a pop-up shop is similar to the traditional home party that you are probably used to if you have ever attended a direct sales event.  You invite ... View Post

How to Blend Chalk Couture Colors Beautifully

Did you know you can blend Chalk Couture colors?  I will show you exactly the best technique to use to get a textured look by using a multi-color approach on your next project.   What You Need :Stir SticksChalk Paste (3 different colors)Squeegee First, pick your transfer.  I think the crab from the Fresh Catch Transfer is perfect for this technique.  Next, pick your surface.  I used a white surface for this particular project because I was using dark blues.  If you are using bright ... View Post

Tons Of Unique Chalk Couture Ideas All In One Place

Chances are, you found this post because you are looking for Chalk Couture ideas!  I have lots of ideas listed below.  I have also included the links to all the transfers and pastes I have used for each project.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and let me know.  The best way to find me is over on Facebook. Don't know about Chalk Couture?  START HERE! So let's get started! 10 Unique Chalk Couture ... View Post

Tips and Tricks for Using Chalk Couture Ink on Fabric

If you don't already know my love for Chalk Couture, please READ THIS FIRST!  If you have read my previous posts on Chalk Couture or if you have seen my videos on Youtube, you know how Chalk Couture is an amazing company that makes reusable, self-adhesive stencils, removable chalk paste and permanent ink.  I have a ton of tutorials on how to use the transfers and the paste, but not make tutorials on the permanent ink.  Today, I am sharing tips and tricks for using Chalk Couture ink. Once I ... View Post

The Hottest Chalk Art Trend to Hit the DIY Scene

Have you heard all about the newest and hottest chalk art trend that everyone is trying?  Chalk Couture has taken the DIY and home decor scene by storm!  The removable chalk paste is one-of-a-kind and makes using the self-adhesive, reusable stencils a snap.  Chalk Couture includes chalk paste, permanent ink, reusable stencils, squeegees and beautiful chalkboards. Want to see all the products?  Click here!  There are many benefits to using Chalk Couture over traditional chalk for making ... View Post