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    Home » DIY » Build It » Speech Bubbles with Chalkboard Paint (DIY)

    Speech Bubbles with Chalkboard Paint (DIY)

    Published by Gail | Published February 10, 2011 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    Jamie told me that she would love to have some chalkboard speech bubbles for the photo booth at her wedding. I had a lot of scrap luan laying around the garage, and we had temps around 50 one day recently, so I got to work.

     

    Scrap plywood pieces

    thin pieces scrap plywood

    I gathered my scraps of wood, and cut them down to size. (all sizes for variety)

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    The curve of a can rounds speech bubble corners

    use a can to make a curve  pattern on plywood

    After I cut the boards, I used a can to draw a line to round off the corners.

    chalkboard speech bubble pattern on plywood

    I free handed the little pointy thing. (I googled it, but seems like it might not have a technical name)

    Use a Dremel or Jigsaw

    cut wooden speech bubble out of plywood

    My Dremel Trio was perfect for cutting around the curves. However, if you don't have this tool, you can use a jigsaw.

    Sand rough edges

    round off corner of plywood speech bubble

    Okay, so it may seem I need a little more practice with the Dremel Trio, but the drum sander makes it all good! Look at all those scraps on the driveway!

    dremel trio

    I really love the sanding feature of this little Dremel Trio! It works like a charm!

    quick clamp project

    see?

    Paint speech bubbles with chalkboard paint

    chalkboard speech bubble painted with chalkboard paint

    I brought them in the house and painted the backs of them black, and the front of them with chalkboard paint. Do you see those knobs? I glued them on the back with--

    Add handles to back of chalkboard speech bubbles

    add handles to back of chalkboard speech bubbles

    --Gorilla Glue (dries white two times faster) The knobs are for Andy and Jamie’s guests to hold onto as they use them for pictures.

     

    craft paint chalkboard paint

    I used DecoArt (Americana) chalkboard paint.
    random shapes and sizes of chalkboard speech bubbles
    I made them all sizes and shapes. Some of them are oval, and some are more of a square shape.
    chalkboard speech bubble
    This would be my Kitty.

    chalkboard thought bubble

    I even made a couple of them into “thought” bubbles! (Louie)
    I ended up making 8 speech bubbles of different sizes and two thought bubbles. It was a lot of fun making these.
    Check out the video that appeared in the Dremel Newsletter (June 2011)

    chalkboard speech bubble wedding prop

    Photo credit Pearimagephotography
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    1. Carolyn Windley

      July 05, 2011 at 3:31 pm

      Gail girl,
      I love that you are brave enough to post a live tutorial and even more that you posted your bloopers!

      Great idea and project! ANd i appreciate you very much.
      Carolyn

      Reply
    2. Katie

      April 18, 2011 at 2:08 am

      Gail these are so flipping cute! I can't wait to see the pictures of them from the wedding! Isn't it coming up soon?! Hope it all goes well!

      Reply
    3. Laura Ingalls Gunn

      February 14, 2011 at 3:36 pm

      Your metamorphosis is absolutely fabulous. I so hope the dogs enjoy every bit of it.

      Have a very Happy Valentine's Day!

      Reply
    4. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style

      February 14, 2011 at 2:28 am

      Gail, those are so cute an such fun. Thanks for dropping by.

      Reply
    5. michelle

      February 14, 2011 at 1:45 am

      OHGOSH! That is the cutest thing ever! I love this idea, how clever and creative and just FUN!!!

      Reply
    6. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜

      February 14, 2011 at 1:44 am

      You are amazing!!~

      Reply
    7. too Blessed to Stress

      February 12, 2011 at 9:27 am

      Love the idea for speech/thought bubbles - but taking them to a wedding? Now that is just fantastic!!!! What a great idea. I'm sure everyone will love them 🙂

      ~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"

      Reply
    8. Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt

      February 12, 2011 at 2:43 am

      Ummm....you already know I want one. I think these are SO FABULOUS. WHat a great thing for the wedding too....so...so...so. CUTE! I love them. {but...you already know this}

      Cheers~
      e

      Reply
    9. Sew DoggyStyle

      February 12, 2011 at 2:16 am

      Nooooo, I think the cat did it!! Lol, love it!!

      XOXOXO,
      Erika and Sebastian
      http://www.sewdoggystyle.blogspot.com

      Reply
    10. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys

      February 12, 2011 at 1:47 am

      These are so cute! How fun to do a little photo shoot with these.

      Reply
    11. Amy at Ameroonie Designs

      February 12, 2011 at 1:38 am

      I love this idea. What fun pictures those will be! Great job!
      xoxo,
      Amy

      Reply
    12. Stephanie

      February 11, 2011 at 5:29 am

      Oh Gail you out did your self with those! They are even more fun with your "examples" with your pets. Makes me want to have a party just to use them. Jamie and Andy are gonna love those!

      Reply
    13. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.com

      February 11, 2011 at 3:39 am

      lol! I love those! What a cute idea. You should come up at my Friday Linky Love party. Awesomeness.
      Take care.
      Deb
      http://dejarenew.blogspot.com

      Reply
    14. Kim

      February 11, 2011 at 12:39 am

      How fun is that? What a great project... you must be jumping at the chance of spring coming fast... I am in San Diego and shall throw some sunshine and hot weather your way.

      -Kim and Mr. gnome

      Reply
    15. Jenni

      February 10, 2011 at 10:55 pm

      What a great idea! Those are super cute. I think I have Dremel jealousy.

      Reply
    16. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal

      February 10, 2011 at 10:46 pm

      This will be such fun at the wedding! How are the plans coming along? I'm sure Jamie is getting excited.

      Reply
    17. Holly

      February 10, 2011 at 10:10 pm

      So darn cute...love the idea of using them for the photo booth. I would love to show this off on my wedding blog!

      Reply
    18. Ellie

      February 10, 2011 at 8:49 pm

      So very cute! I'd love to see pictures of them post-wedding. 🙂

      Reply
    19. Anonymous

      February 11, 2011 at 12:47 am

      This post was copied by The Design Confidential without giving you credit:
      http://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2011/02/express-yourself-with-diy-chalkboard-speech-bubbles/#comment-3886

      Reply
    20. Midwest Cottage and Finds!

      February 10, 2011 at 7:20 pm

      the photo booth was a HUGE hit at my sons wedding--and the speech bubbles are the BEST idea ever!! Good job--you will treasure the pictures that come from the booth forever!!
      chris

      Reply
    21. the cape on the corner

      February 10, 2011 at 7:11 pm

      i love this! it will be so cute and fun in wedding photos-such a great idea!

      Reply
    22. Kate@TwentySixToLife

      February 10, 2011 at 6:29 pm

      What a fun idea!

      Reply
    23. Corn in my Coffee-Pot

      February 10, 2011 at 6:07 pm

      These would make a great gift for the photo hound of the family... the budding photographer, I think they'll be so funny at the wedding. OR! any get together really.

      Fun! project!
      Pat

      Reply
    24. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      February 10, 2011 at 5:58 pm

      way too cute, gail!!! i love "the dog did it!" hilarious! jamie is going to be so happy with these.

      Reply
    25. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      February 10, 2011 at 5:58 pm

      way too cute, gail!!! i love "the dog did it!" hilarious! jamie is going to be so happy with these.

      Reply
    26. Anne

      February 10, 2011 at 5:57 pm

      Love it!

      Reply
    27. Suzanne@Meridian Road

      February 10, 2011 at 5:33 pm

      Those are so fun and so original! Jamie is going to have some great photos to enjoy!

      Reply
    28. Emily [On the V Side]

      February 10, 2011 at 4:45 pm

      What a FUN idea!

      Love love love!

      Reply
    29. Emily [On the V Side]

      February 10, 2011 at 4:45 pm

      What a FUN idea!

      Love love love!

      Reply
    30. shannon i olson

      February 10, 2011 at 4:30 pm

      these are fantastic! I sure wish winter was gone here but I have not been near as creative as you!

      Reply
    31. allenaim photography and design

      February 10, 2011 at 3:50 pm

      ...a little shout out to you here... http://anestforallseasons.blogspot.com/2011/02/wanna-sit-at-lunchtable.html

      Reply
    32. allenaim photography and design

      February 10, 2011 at 2:27 pm

      I need to learn to use one of those saws PRONTO...I love this idea so much!

      Reply
    33. Judy

      February 10, 2011 at 2:04 pm

      Those are too cute. What a great idea.

      Reply
    34. June@I will craft

      February 10, 2011 at 2:00 pm

      What a great idea. Very fun for a wedding or just about any time!

      Reply
    35. Jester

      February 10, 2011 at 2:00 pm

      What a cool idea!! THinking I need to get myself that Trio thing too!!

      Reply
    36. Something Nice and Pretty

      February 10, 2011 at 1:48 pm

      Really neat and 50 degree weather? What I wouldn't give to have one day of that, hopefully soon, right now it is 5 here in Pa.

      Rondell

      Reply
    37. Carmen at Primcats

      February 10, 2011 at 1:39 pm

      Adorable!!!!

      Carmen and the Primcats

      Reply
    38. MMB Creations

      February 10, 2011 at 1:20 pm

      I love these!

      Reply
    39. Laurel

      February 10, 2011 at 12:54 pm

      Too fun...great idea for a wedding! How creative 🙂 Laurel@chippingwithcharm

      Reply
    40. I Play Outside The Box

      February 10, 2011 at 12:49 pm

      The wedding guest are really going to have fun with these!! Hope to see pictures too. Cute idea!

      Reply
    41. Sharon

      February 10, 2011 at 12:26 pm

      I am sooo ready for spring!! I have alot of projects waiting!! I would love to have known about these when my daughters were married 3 years ago....7 weeks apart! We could have had ALOT of fun with them!!

      Reply
    42. SSH

      February 10, 2011 at 12:24 pm

      Now I have seen it all, I needed one of those signs over my head when I saw the title of your post? I had no idea what you were talking about but I knew it was going to be cool and interesting... I was right... Amazing!

      NOW I see a new tool I have got to have, the trio gotta' love Dremel and your blog.

      Reply
    43. Granny

      February 10, 2011 at 11:48 am

      Those are great. Bet some would sell well at a craft fair also. Love that picture of Louie. He's a cutie.

      Reply
    44. Proper Prim

      February 10, 2011 at 11:04 am

      Great idea Gail... love those. I am sure they are going to be a big hit.

      Have a great day...

      Hugs, Deb

      Reply

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