Ruff Draft: DIY Chalkboard Stencil for your Bar

DIY chalkboard stecil bar menuToday we are sharing an easy tutorial using a DIY Chalkboard Stencil to create a professional looking Bar Menu.  We are still loving chalkboards and want to show you how to make your chalkboard text have that french bistro feel!  You only need a few supplies and you will love how simple these steps are… my kids could even do it! 🙂

Creating chalkboard menu templateSupplies needed:
Chalkboard
Print chalkboard graphics on copy paper of your choice
OR Download this FREE PRINTABLE CHALKBOARD STENCIL
Graphite
Chalkboard Marker

chalkboard stencil diy menuDirections:
1. Print on 8.5″ x 11″ copy paper
2. Color along back of design with graphite
3. Place stencil and trace on front with pencil, on top of chalkboard
4. Trace over graphite markings with chalk pen

Stencil tracing{color backside with graphite}

retracing stencil{re-trace front – outline only}

outline on chalkboard{graphite lines are very faint, but it does work}

graphite traced menu template

chalkboard stencil

menu stencil**NOTE:  I used a thick chalkboard marker… I would suggest using a thin marker if you want more details in your stencil.  Either way is great, however!

DIY stencil template

diy chalkboard stencil for your barThis would be perfect to display for any upcoming event to showcase a special “drink of the night”.  This also coordinates perfectly with our Pizzeria Birthday Party Printables!

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See below for more chalkboard style parties and ideas!
Love Grows for Anniversary/Bridal
Vintage New Years Countdown
Pizzeria Little Chef Party
Chalkboard Herb Labels
Mason Jar Chalkboard Monogram