Monday, December 10, 2012

Christmas Chalkboard

So, didn't think you would need an instruction manual to read my chalkboard, did you?
Me neither, it all made sense in my head...until the Mr. pointed out it didn't...

Here, we'll do a test - read this:


Now did you:

 A. Read it left to right
or
 B. Correctly read it clockwise?

If you said clockwise, congratulations!  Your brain works like mine, or should I say sorry, your brain works like mine? :)


I got this idea to make a wreath using Isaiah 9:6 when I was paging through the Rachel Ray Magazine at my mom's house.  They had artwork that was a wreath like this, but the wording was all about what was in the magazine issue.  (I tried going to the website to find it, but had no luck!)

After sketching it all out, it made sense in my head to obviously draw the words around the circle but I guess I could see how it makes sense to read it left to right as well...not like we read left to right normally or anything...ahem...

For the people that answered A. above,
 let me share my Handy Dandy Instruction Manual with you -


See, makes so much more sense that way, right?

"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6

I love that verse especially at Christmas time, I can't hear it without singing (in my head, you do not want to hear that out loud) Handel's Messiah "Unto Us".  So beautiful, my Grandpa always had it playing at Christmas when I was a little girl.









After seeing these pictures, I realize I need to clean it up a bit more, I had it about 75% done when my favorite little 4 year old ran her fingers thru it when I was changing her brother's diaper. 

Deep breaths!  

ARGHHH! 

I put her to bed, had a glass of wine, and reworked the whole thing, and it actually came out better the 2nd time, so maybe she did me a favor...

or maybe it just looks better after the wine? :)

Am I crazy? Did you answer B too?

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44 comments:

  1. The Long Awaited HomeDecember 10, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    This is amazing! You did this by hand? Wow, I am beyond impressed.

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  2. Dawn @ Inspired LivingDecember 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    I actually read it as you intended.
    Maybe I'm just crazy too!
    Beautiful verse.
    Great chalkboard!

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  3. UnknownDecember 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Don't change a thing - I think it looks perfect just the way it is!!

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  4. UnknownDecember 10, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    So beautiful Kelly, the patience it must have taken:)! It is spectacular! Jen

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  5. Finding HomeDecember 10, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Absolutely stunning - pinned and shared on Facebook!

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  6. NicNacManiacDecember 10, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful,
    Read it from the capital A, which to me would begin the reading!
    Lovely, might have to give this a try myself!!
    Sending wishes for a lovely festive season to you and yours!
    Nerina xOxO

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  7. Kristen WhitbyDecember 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Oh my gosh. This is SO BEAUTIFUL! I totally have a crush on it! A big wet kiss kind if crush! It made my heart skip a beat.

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  8. Nat and HollyDecember 10, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    This is SO beautiful, you are amazing! Just pinned it!

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  9. UnknownDecember 10, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    So pretty and you put it all together so well!! Love that this is different and so meaningful!

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  10. joanDecember 10, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Left to right, right to left, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!

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  11. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmDecember 10, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    LOVE this...yep, I read it clockwise :) Perfect!!

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  12. Pam KesslerDecember 10, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Clockwise for me. Your wreath is amazing. I cannot believe you did that by hand. You are the chalkboard queen!

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  13. shaggysheephomeDecember 10, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Looks fabulous. I had no problems reading it without a tutorial.

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  14. UnknownDecember 10, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Ok, it doesn't make sense to read it from left to right. I mean that's for Japanese people, right? It seems like husbands in general enjoy some disagreeing. Why would they ever say yes honey without a fight?

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  15. Sew a Fine SeamDecember 10, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I read it like you meant for it to me read! That is the correct way to read a wreath made out of writing!!! :) And I love it - you did an awesome job!

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  16. Craftberry BushDecember 10, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    love it....I saw that picture too and wanted to do something similar...love that we're creative twins......I think it helps that I know the verse so I was able to read it right away....hugs..xo
    Lu

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  17. Jenn @ WLBDecember 11, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    haha this is pretty funny! I read it clockwise! No questions here. This came out awesome!

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  18. SueDecember 11, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    I could read it right away. You need to copy this somehow and SELL them. It is beautiful.

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  19. Laura @ duke manor farmDecember 11, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    I just absolutely love this!!
    PS- everything always looks better with that 2nd glass of wine!

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  20. ShaneeDecember 11, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    This is awesome! You did an amazing job......please send me just a smidge of your talent, I can't even make our chalked menu look good :) Thanks for sharing, visiting from Savvy Southern Style.

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  21. Atta Girl AmyDecember 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    This is gorgeous. You've definitely inspired me. I think this is one of my favorite examples of chalkboard art. Now, off to find a chalkboard and a festive saying.

    Thanks for linking up to our Better Late Than Never Party!

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  22. a quiet lifeDecember 12, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOO love this, extremely creative, i was just going to do a chalkboard for my window, you have totally expanded my horizons~

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  23. Cristina GarayDecember 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I love it! I thought there were already some tools to do this kind of "chalk board art", maybe stencils?! but nope! I've got to get a glass of wine and just do it! :)

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  24. Yvonne @ StoneGableDecember 12, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Oh my goodness Kelly, this is a masterpiece! I love Isaiah 9:6! I would love you to show us how you come up with all the fonts... start with the idea and take us step by step and picture by picture till the end! I LOVE your creativity... and your sweet spirit!
    xo

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  25. Trina @December 12, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    This is simply gorgeous! I thought I did pretty good with my chalk Christmas wish, but then I saw this! Wow! Wow! Wow!\

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  26. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseDecember 12, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I am impressed! You did a great job!!!

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  27. JeannineDecember 13, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Lets see...
    I answered B, of course!
    Can anyone read this without singing The Messiah in their head?
    Everything looks better after wine! (but it's gorgeous with or without:)
    And what's with these kids putting fingers through our masterpieces?? Mine are luckily old enough to know better, but I've had other little people do the same. Ok, fine... so little people are used to being able to play with chalkboards... but don't they know a masterpiece when they see one? Yours is definitely a MASTERPIECE!!!

    Jeannine @ The Concrete Cottage

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  28. Crystelle BoutiqueDecember 13, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    this is so pretty! what a gorgeous piece of art... And beautiful scripture too.... Love the handy dandy tips!

    hugs x
    Crystelle

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  29. RuthDecember 14, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    This is absolutely amazing. I love the Scripture and how you used different fonts and created the wreath. Absolutely gorgeous!!
    Ruth

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  30. AprilDecember 14, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    It's gorgeous. Wish I could hire you to make one for me, you're truly talented!! Found you at the Homespun Christmas Party
    ~April @DimplesandDelights

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  31. ColleenDecember 15, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Love it! Very Impressive. Just wish I where as talented
    Great Inspiration. Thank you
    ColleenB.

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  32. JennyDecember 15, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I had no trouble at all reading it - I just love that song so much. I love all of Handel's Messiah & have heard it in concert many times. You did such a beautiful job.

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  33. Jeanette@Creating a Life StudioDecember 15, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Kelly, I'm so DARN envious of your lettering skills. This is so beautiful and I had no trouble reading it the first time I saw it! Thanks for inspiring us again!

    Jeanette

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  34. AnonymousDecember 17, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Love, love, love this. Did a test w/the hubs & he read it counterclockwise. When I read it to him the right way, he saw the light & said that it made more sense to read it 'our' way. ;0)

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  35. Sallie GDecember 19, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Love it! May I use this on my FB collage for a cover photo? I will give your blog credit on the about page and in my photos section. :)

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  36. DDecember 20, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Love this! I pinned it and found you via another blog. Hope that you enjoy your Christmas.

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  37. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}December 21, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Here from Housepatality. Shirley featured this beauty and I had to learn more. The quote itself is perfect and together with your artwork, it's really wonderful. Yes, wine makes everything better. You know your 4 year old was just saying she wanted to be noticed. They have their ways!

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  38. SandyDecember 21, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I love it, the verse, and Jesus!

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  39. JaneDecember 22, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    I read it the correct way. Of course, I already knew the verse! LOL
    Anyway, what size is the frame/chalkboard? Also, can you tell me the approximate size your letters were?
    Is there something you can spray on this to preserve this from year to year?
    Thank you so much! It is absolutely beautiful <3

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  40. Dear LillieJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    This is gorgeous!!!

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  41. AEBieglerNovember 9, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    This is so beautiful! I saw it on Pintrest, and yes, when reading a wreath clockwise makes total sense ;)

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