“I’d Turn Back if I Were You!” This Wizard of Oz Chalkboard Printable quote is perfect for a not-so-scary Halloween party! Learn How to Create Halloween Chalkboard Art or download a free printable at the bottom of this post.
Halloween is just around the corner! Who else is ready for some trickertreats? Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate, even though I’ve had to scale way back on my creepy decorations since Garrett was born. He is a delicate little dude when it comes to scary things, so I try to avoid decorating the house with too much ghoulishness since I really love uninterrupted, scream-free sleep. Four year old nightmares are not cool.
But you know what is cool, creepy and four-year-old approved? Chalkboard art. It’s all the rage right now!
The Wizard of Oz has always been one of my favorite movies, so I played around with some fonts and came up with a way to glamorize the “I’d turn back if I were you” sign.
Who else was totally creeped out by that scene as a kid? Yeah, me too. Now that we are grownups you can warn your party guests of all the haints lurking around your home by creating some fun Halloween chalk art.
I created the image using Photoshop. Since it took me a while to do the font research I will save you guys the trouble and list out which ones look best in chalk art format. Here are the fonts I downloaded for free from dafont.com to create the graphics:
- Haunted Forest : Senandung Malam Shadow
- I’d: JFRingmaster
- turn back / one mile: EcuyerDAX
- if I were: Freebooter Script
- you: Cast Iron
- Witch’s Castle: Ornamental Versals
- The rest of the graphics were created with a font called Trick or Treat BV
- The frames were standard Photoshop frames.
After I had the graphic created I saved it as a jpeg, then I set up my projector, hooked it up to my laptop and traced the image right onto the board. I may not be able to draw with 100% accuracy but I can trace like a BOSS.
For this project I used an EXPO Bright Sticks wet erase marker as my “chalk” because real chalk is just too squirrelly when you are going for tracing precision.
Once I had that piece of awesomeness created, I decided to go all out and create a devilish dinner party with Chalkboard Menu Boards.
Click here to continue to the DIY instructions for the Morbid Halloween Menu Board.
Since I love y’all so much I’m gonna share my design here as a free printable that you can download and use if you’d like. Here you go! Enjoy!
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Halloween Chalk Art {I’d Turn Back If I Were You} - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD:
Halloween Chalk Art {Morbid Menu Board}
Happy Halloween everyone!
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Chalkboard paint is magical – I may even consider it the 8th wonder of the world! And you are a true chalkboard artist – first your dining room, next stop the Met Museum!
What time should I arrive for some of that terrifying tiramisu?!
Kelly
Your chalkboard projects are AMAZING! Great work!
A WET ERASE marker – DOH! What i’ve been missing all my life! THANK YOU!
Super cute and a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
LOLLL – Because salt and sugar sure do look a lot alike if you don’t have labels on them.
You crack me up! And amaze me, these looks AWESOME!
Wow Beth you are soooo good at chalkboard art, I’m envious! I’m going to have to look for one of those wet erase markers… hmmm..
This is sooo cool!! YOu did Krylon proud! A projector?? DOH! What a great idea!
OK, now I’ve got the itch to go and try something funky on my big giant chalkboard!
Wow Beth – I LOVE all of this! I’m heading out for some chalkboard spray paint ASAP. I had no idea that even existed – thanks for the awesome inspiration! PS – Sophie hates creepy Halloween stuff too so I know that pain all too well. 🙂
I love it! Love how easy this project is, and the grueling appearance it makes- perfect spooky Halloween fun! Thank you for sharing…great idea!!
When I saw your sneak peek. I KNEW it was going to be good but this is GREAT! Wow girl, you brought it. Love the entire post and the entire look you put together. I read every word. It’s awesome!!!!
Wow, Beth! Awesome job! I read every word. lol – but the pictures/your projects are super cool! Thanks so much for sharing!
Oh my gosh Beth! This project is so frightening fantastic! I had no idea those markers existed. I have a chalkboard in the kitchen, so I may try my hand at something similar. Thanks for making the printable available.
These turned out so cute Beth!! Love them all!!
You? Are amazing! I love love love this whole post!!! SUCH great ideas!
It looks amazing! I love the big one with the chalk art!!!! You did an awesome job!!!
BEYOND AMAZING! I need a projector in my life! The sign turned out so creepy cool! Love it!!!!
Holy Moly!! This chalkboard design is amazing. I’m going to have to step up my chalking game!
Great job and loving your blog! Now I have to go find how to become a follower!
This is so beautiful? What projector did you use? Is there a decent inexpensive one you would recommend?
That was supposed to be “beautiful!” 🙂
Oh, Beth, that’s fantastic! I’m debating whether I’m feeling more inspired to host a Halloween party or come crash yours!! What a fun take on the chalkboard trend.
I am pinning this.
Bliss
Thanks so much for this! 😀
Love your chalkboard art and writings! I just posted about my Halloween chalkboard today..
http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-chalkboard-art.html
Not nearly as fancy but still so fun! Thanks for sharing and the tips on fonts for future chalkboard masterpieces!
Yes, I like halloween very much! Your post is exciting, thanks for sharing! white azalea
Very cool, Beth! I may have to try this. I have a can of Krylon chalk spray paint in the garage. This would be the perfect use for it!
I absolutely love this! I’m addicited to chalkboard art and I am definitely not an artist. Your chalkboards turned out great! I’m so inspired by this. In fact, I already have a can of Krylon Chalkboard paint right here ready to paint something! Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Thistlewood Farms.
I already told you how much I love the project – but now thanks for linking up too! Take care, Laura
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Love your trays turned Halloween signs. I don’t know how I haven’t tried chalkboard spray paint yet. Super cute! I’m featuring your goodies in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for sharing with us.
Beth,
This is such and AMAZING project! Thanks so much for sharing with our readers at the spray paint link party!
🙂
Linda
I love chalkboard paint. I’ve been planning to paint a wall in my kitchen to use as a menu, but I really love this idea. Thanks for the freebie!
WOW that looks amazing! You did a great job on everything (not just the chalk) Found you off Finding Home 🙂
I love this project and the names on the menu are just to cute (spooky).
What fabulous tips and ideas! I love your menu, hysterical, and the TURN BACK NOW! is so much Fun!
Thank you for the tutorial, tips and awesome inspirations!
Such a cute post! I am new to your blog, but I started smiling when I read your profile at the top of the page.
I found you on Tablescape Thursday, and I am a new follower!
Looks great! nice job on the entire party!
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Awesome! One question: does the wet erase erase cleanly, or did you have to refinish the chalkboard with another coat? I’m wary of using it on painted chalkboard surfaces after reading the chalk markers will permanently stain if it isn’t “real” chalkboard.
Love it! Stumbled upon your blog when I was trying to find some chalkboard art for my Halloween Mantel!
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