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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Hello Kelly,
I hope this message finds you well. This Christmas artwork is incredible!
My name is Daniel So, and I’m the editor of ChurchPlants.com — a site dedicated to helping people who have started (or are considering starting) new churches. We’d love to share this artwork on our site on Christmas Day as an encouragement and blessing to the ChurchPlants community. We would, of course, credit you as the artist (along with a link back to your site).
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
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BEAUTIFUL!
I realize this is an old post but absolutely adore this wreath!!! Would you consider making one to sell, sealing it in a manner to preserve it?
I love this piece and so does a friend on mine that asked me to personalize it for her. It turned out great although my first love is the bible verse. Thank you for the inspiration. I have finally figured out how to link your work to my new blog. Slow learner.
Ah, my work! http://colouranddust.blogspot.com/2013/12/wreaths-and-bad-piggies.html Check it out if you’d like. Again, slow learner.
You created a wonderful piece.
In my opinion, it doesn’t matter which way your eye goes to read this wonderful wreath, because the message comes through in each section. Each part of that psalm can stand alone.
It would be such a shame not to be able to preserve this and take it out each year.
If you can photograph this in such a way as to put it on a USB stick and take it to Staples where they can print it out for at a cost of about $10.00.
Thank you for sharing your project.
This is gorgeous! I absolutely adore it and the verse for this time of year!
I read it clockwise! You did a beautiful job
I ADORE that, even though I did read it wrong. :) That way, I had to mentally stop and go through it again because it sounded wrong, and it certainly bears repeating…over and over and over. So it makes absolutely no difference how you read it, really. Every word is beautiful. I love to look at this. You should make it a printable!
Thanks Ronda, I wish I was tech savvy enough to make printables :)
amazing job!!! Looks AWESOME.
Thanks Katie!
This is beautiful!!! And I read it right the first time so no worries!!! :)
This is gorgeous!!!
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
I love it, the verse, and Jesus!
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!
Love this! I pinned it and found you via another blog. Hope that you enjoy your Christmas.
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. :)
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)
Ha! Must be a man thing :)
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
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.
Love it! Very Impressive. Just wish I where as talented
Great Inspiration. Thank you
ColleenB.
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
Whoops, I meant TT&T :)
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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this is so pretty! what a gorgeous piece of art… And beautiful scripture too…. Love the handy dandy tips!
hugs x
Crystelle
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
I am impressed! You did a great job!!!
This is simply gorgeous! I thought I did pretty good with my chalk Christmas wish, but then I saw this! Wow! Wow! Wow!\
PS…I read it clockwise.
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
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! :)
SOOOOOOOOOOOOO love this, extremely creative, i was just going to do a chalkboard for my window, you have totally expanded my horizons~
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.
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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.
I just absolutely love this!!
PS- everything always looks better with that 2nd glass of wine!
I could read it right away. You need to copy this somehow and SELL them. It is beautiful.
haha this is pretty funny! I read it clockwise! No questions here. This came out awesome!
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
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!
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?
Looks fabulous. I had no problems reading it without a tutorial.
Clockwise for me. Your wreath is amazing. I cannot believe you did that by hand. You are the chalkboard queen!
LOVE this…yep, I read it clockwise :) Perfect!!
Left to right, right to left, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!
So pretty and you put it all together so well!! Love that this is different and so meaningful!
This is SO beautiful, you are amazing! Just pinned it!
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.
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
Absolutely stunning – pinned and shared on Facebook!
So beautiful Kelly, the patience it must have taken:)! It is spectacular! Jen
Don’t change a thing – I think it looks perfect just the way it is!!
I actually read it as you intended.
Maybe I’m just crazy too!
Beautiful verse.
Great chalkboard!
This is amazing! You did this by hand? Wow, I am beyond impressed.