<a class='isly-pinterest-permalink' style='display: none !important;' href='https://andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/diy/ruff-draft-diy-chalkboard-stencil-bar/' data-description='Anders Ruff Custom Designs, LLC: Ruff Draft:  DIY Chalkboard Stencil for your Bar'></a><a class='isly-pinterest-permalink' style='display: none !important;' href='https://andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/diy/ruff-draft-diy-chalkboard-stencil-bar/' data-description='Anders Ruff Custom Designs, LLC: Ruff Draft:  DIY Chalkboard Stencil for your Bar'></a>{"id":37984,"date":"2016-02-03T14:17:53","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T19:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/?p=37984"},"modified":"2016-02-14T14:25:02","modified_gmt":"2016-02-14T19:25:02","slug":"ruff-draft-diy-chalkboard-stencil-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-chalkboard-stencil-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruff Draft:  DIY Chalkboard Stencil for your Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0053.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37760\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37760\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0053-640x428.jpg\" alt=\"DIY chalkboard stecil bar menu\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\"><\/a>Today we are sharing an easy tutorial using a DIY Chalkboard Stencil to create a professional looking Bar Menu.&nbsp; We are still loving chalkboards and want to show you how to make your chalkboard text have that french bistro feel!&nbsp; You only need a few supplies and you will love how simple these steps are&#8230; my kids could even do it! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0022.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37753\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37753\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0022-640x957.jpg\" alt=\"Creating chalkboard menu template\" width=\"640\" height=\"957\"><\/a><em><strong>Supplies needed:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nChalkboard<br \/>\nPrint chalkboard graphics on copy paper of your choice<br \/>\nOR Download this <a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/andersruff-chalkboardtemplate.pdf\" rel=\"\">FREE PRINTABLE CHALKBOARD STENCIL<\/a><br \/>\nGraphite<br \/>\nChalkboard Marker<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0020.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37752\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37752\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0020-640x463.jpg\" alt=\"chalkboard stencil diy menu\" width=\"640\" height=\"463\"><\/a><em><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n1. Print on 8.5&#8243; x 11&#8243; copy paper<br \/>\n2. Color along back of design with graphite<br \/>\n3. Place stencil and trace on front with pencil, on top of chalkboard<br \/>\n4. Trace over graphite markings with chalk pen<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0024.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37754\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37754\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0024-640x503.jpg\" alt=\"Stencil tracing\" width=\"640\" height=\"503\"><\/a>{color backside with graphite}<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0025.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37755\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37755\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0025-640x428.jpg\" alt=\"retracing stencil\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\"><\/a>{re-trace front &#8211; outline only}<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0030.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37756\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37756\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0030-640x535.jpg\" alt=\"outline on chalkboard\" width=\"640\" height=\"535\"><\/a>{graphite lines are very faint, but it does work}<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0036.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37762\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37762\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0036-640x428.jpg\" alt=\"graphite traced menu template\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0032.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37757\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-37757\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0032-640x960.jpg\" alt=\"chalkboard stencil\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0037.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37758\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37758\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0037-640x438.jpg\" alt=\"menu stencil\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\"><\/a>**NOTE:&nbsp; I used a thick chalkboard marker&#8230; I would suggest using a thin marker if you want more details in your stencil.&nbsp; Either way is great, however!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0051.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37759\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37759\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0051-640x459.jpg\" alt=\"DIY stencil template\" width=\"640\" height=\"459\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0054.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37761\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37761\" src=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0054-640x428.jpg\" alt=\"diy chalkboard stencil for your bar\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\"><\/a>This would be perfect to display for any upcoming event to showcase a special &#8220;drink of the night&#8221;.&nbsp; This also coordinates perfectly with our <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.andersruff.com\/index.php?route=product\/search&amp;filter_name=pizzeria\" target=\"_blank\">Pizzeria Birthday Party Printables<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See below for more chalkboard style parties and ideas!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/anniversary-party-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Love Grows for Anniversary\/Bridal <\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/new-years\/37579\/\">Vintage New Years Countdown<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/pizza-party\/\">Pizzeria Little Chef Party<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/decorations\/decorating-with-herbs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chalkboard Herb Labels <\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/old.andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-mason-jar-love\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mason Jar Chalkboard Monogram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we are sharing an easy tutorial using a DIY Chalkboard Stencil to create a professional looking Bar Menu.&nbsp; We are still loving chalkboards and want to show you how to make your chalkboard text have that french bistro feel!&nbsp; You only need a few supplies and you will love how simple these steps are&#8230; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[92,58,31,823],"tags":[3128,1030],"class_list":["post-37984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crafts","category-decorations","category-diy","category-ruff-draft","tag-chalkboard","tag-sign"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37984","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37984"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37984\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37985,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37984\/revisions\/37985"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}