I was asked to contribute to her Holiday Guide by Emily Henderson, so I came up with this DIY chalkboard holiday favor. They look cute at each place setting, and you could use them as place cards too.
After dinner, your guests could write their New Year’s Resolutions on them. Then you, as party host, can impose your iron will upon everyone to make them pose with their chalkboards as photo props. Pose, unsuspecting party guests, POSE!
I think party favors can be a little silly sometimes. What do you do with them after the party? That’s why the holiday doodad is removable — so the favor can be hung as a simple chalkboard the rest of the year.
It’s a simple craft that doesn’t cost much, and doesn’t take much time (other than waiting for paint to dry). Want to give it a try? See page 228 in The Holiday Guide by Emily Henderson for a list of materials needed and the full instructions.
26 comments
erin godbey
I feel like you’ve probably mentioned it before, but what china pattern is that? It’s lovely!
Jemma Smith
A great idea, and they actually fit in really well with the table set up against the white tablecloth. May have to pinch this idea!
Caitlin
Love it! I just made some chalkbaord labels for my pantry, but am looking for ideas on how to use the rest of the paint.
homestilo
Great idea- no Pinning!
Jennifer
Great craft idea!
I’ve been looking for a shade of yellow paint just like the one in that last picture. Would you please share what color it is?
Miss B.
Great photo of you:) And of course this is so clever;)
Sarah
Umm, this book and your idea are amazing. I need to get my floors laid so I can get all of my craft supplies back out and get my groove on.
Kathryn Humphreys
I like it. Especially the forced posing, brings out the best of my eldest child tendencies. When we have the party to unveil the bedroom there shall be forced posing with chalkboards.
Danielle
Love it! I thought at first that you’d found round pieces of chalkboard to use. The paint is a great idea!
Andrea Howe
Really clever idea.
Alice
That is such a cute idea! Love that you can use it in a practical way too so your guests aren’t throwing away their favors. Just curious – where are the white (ceramic?) birds from on your wall in the last photo? I love them.
Nuit
ok, this idea is waaaay clever. LOVE everything about this party favor and I am so doing it! thanks! xo
tracy
What a great idea! I bet it would be fun for kids too!
Kristín
awesome, I agree with you, I think holiday favors are a little silly but this is brilliant :)
Shannon
Fun idea! I love your shirt too, by the way!
Angel Y.
Such an amazing idea! I’m in love :) Will definitely have to try this out.
Kimberly
This is genius.
Tessa
Adorable! Totally read the second photo chalkboard as “Have more panties” the first time. Whoops!
Erika
What a cute and fun idea – and something I would actually use after the party :)
Alison
That’s such a cute favor! It took me a minute to figure out why there was a string hanging down, but I think that’s such a great idea. I’m definitely going to go check out the rest of the holiday guide.
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