Fun and Easy Arts and Crafts for Kids

Chalking is not new to the arts and crafts world. It has been around forever. Notice all those beautiful chalked beer menu's and 'Daily Specials' signs, but it just got a little easier to replicate.

Standard chalking methods include great penmanship and the ability to never screw up. You can make some amazing things with Chalk, and people really do very well. But for the everyday crafter, chalking is just plain hard.

A new company has created a very simple paste and stencil system that produce some amazing pieces of artwork to display in your home. From calendars to signs to decorative dishes, it is really perfect for a variety of projects. The paste can be used on chalkboards, windows, mirrors, tile, whiteboards, appliances, painted furniture and so much more.

The best part about this system is that it is removable and the stencils are reusable.

The specialty formulated Chalk Paste is a water-soluble crafting paste that goes on wet, dries hard and washes off of nonporous surfaces with water. When used on natural unpainted wood, there may be leftover paste that cannot be removed. You can sand it off if needed.

Once it is dry it will not smear or smudge and has a durable yet smooth finish. It can be layered, glittered (while it’s wet) and even written on once it is dry. See some of the chalk designs below.

The below image is a great visual for how you will be using the chalk paste and stencils. The stencils, or as we call them, transfers, are reusable up to 20+ times. Be sure to take care of them, and don't neglect cleaning the transfers after each use for best results.

To clean the transfers, you will want to first take care when pulling them off any non porous surface. Then you will want to rinse off the Chalk Paste immediately. This task is accomplished easier if you set out a cookie sheet with a layer of water on it. You will also want to take care that the Chalk Transfer won’t stick to itself by accident.

After all visible Chalk Paste is washed off, wipe both sides with a disinfecting wipe to remove any paste residue. Lay the Chalk Transfer, sticky side up, out to dry. Once the Chalk Transfer is dry, replace it on the backer (on the shiny side) and smooth it out using a squeegee or spatula.

Here is a long list of things you can create with Chalk Pastes and Transfers.

1. Create home decor items for each season or holiday
2. Decorate windows and sliding glass doors with fun seasonal touches
3. Create personalized signs for friends and family
4. Decorate wine glasses for parties and gatherings
5. Sell fun chalk gifts at craft fairs or holiday bazaars
6. Decorate pillows to spice up any room
7. Let your children personalize mirrors with Chalked Designs
8. Create fun coasters
9. Decorate dish towels
10. Create personalize shadow boxes with beautiful chalked writing
11. Create a seal chalked designs on mugs and other ceramics
12. Personalize potted plants with fun messages
13. Chalk your kids names into doors
14. Label cabinets and drawers
15. Create an erasable monthly chalkboard calendar to keep track of schedules
16. Great for babysitters looking for an easy and fun arts and crafts activity for children
17. Make unique furniture with chalked designs
18. Decorate stockings for each family member
19. Give as a gift to family and friends so they can make their own chalked designs
20. Teachers can use it for weekly lesson plans and decorations for their chalkboards
21. Store owners can create eye catching and erasable signs for their stores
22. Use at trade shows and other craft fairs to personalize your set-up
23. Do make and take parties with your friends
24. Let school aged children practice hand coordination by creating their own designs (Chalk Couture carries a lot of fun transfers that children use to create fun designs and pictures) - check them out here -- Chalk Transfers
25. Start an Etsy shop with all your fun and unique designs

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