Cut Out And Keep

Today I want to talk to you about Cut Out and Keep and the two fantastic persons behind it: Cat and Tom.

What began as a craft blog has now grown into an amazing online community where crafters can share step-by-step tutorials. Today, the site hosts over 50,000 amazing projects for every type of craft from over 100,000 crafters all around the world!

I was so excited for Cat and Tom when they were recently featured on Google AdSense latest advert ! After exchanging many emails with Cat, what a fun way for me to "meet" her !!!

Now, I am sure you've noticed the chalkboard bunting featured in the video... Well we are lucky because Cat has made a tutorial and she is sharing it with us !!! Enjoy 

Chalkboard Bunting, from Cat @ Cut Out And Keep

You will need:

Thin Wood

Chalkboard paint

A paintbrush

String

Hole punch

Chalk

Instructions:

Step 1

Start by cutting triangles out of thin wood. We used some scrap
shipping wood that came as packaging with a piece of furniture.
You can buy wood triangles in craft shops, if you struggle to find a
piece that works well. You'll need about 12 triangles to be able to
write a nice long message.

Step 2

Paint your triangles with a coat of chalkboard paint and leave to
dry.

Step 3

Paint with a second coat of paint and leave to dry again.

Step 4

Punch a hole at either side of the top of the triangle. My wood was thin enough to
use a hole punch.

Step 5

Loop some string through the hole.

Step 6

Secure at the back with a knot and then string through the second hole, securing
with another knot.

Step 7

Leave a small length of string between each triangle and continue threading
them all on to the string.

Step 8

Now the fun part. Write on your bunting with chalk. I used a ruler to give mine a
neat outline, but you can decorate yours however you like!

And you’re done!

Hang up and admire your handy work!



Thank you so much Cat for sharing this tutorial !!!