Let’s Talk Chalk

Let’s talk Chalk Wall for a minute, shall we? The Chalk Wall Rectangle Panel is consistently one of our top sellers in the Chalk Wall category. You simply pull whatever into the MyDesign Suite and create your own little Chalk Wall projects. So try customizing one yourself today!


A shopping list…


a scoreboard…


…and a chore chart

All this talk of Chalk Wall got me thinking, “What else are people doing with this product?” Please post a comment and share with everyone what you have created with the Rectangle Panel. Or if you have a unique idea for any of the other Chalk Wall products, feel free to post those as well!

Make It Your Own!

Sometimes customizing a UL Exclusive™ Expression gives it just the right touch for your space.


Here is a simple love expression that is beautifully enhanced by adding the personalization element.


What teenage athlete isn’t proud to display their name and number wherever they can? This awesome expression was just made even more awesome in your football player’s eyes!


Here we have the ultra-popular Dandelion Dance expression, combined with a beautiful saying created in the MyDesign Suite. (Keep in mind that this is what this design would look like after you put it on the wall; not what it looks like in MyDesign Suite. Dandelion Dance is a theme pack, so you’ll place the seedlings in whatever pattern you want when you actually apply it).


Now this is just plain fun. You can easily pull this expression into the MyDesign Suite, add a custom expression with your child’s name, match the colors of his room…and voila! So cute!

And then a little something for yourself. This just makes you want to step inside Karen’s craft room, doesn’t it?

The sky is truly the limit with MyDesign Suite. Be as creative as you want to be, and don’t be afraid to try new and even weird or funky things. You might be surprised at what MyDesign Suite can help you create!

December Idea Spot

Wow! This holiday season seems to be a season of COLOR! With all the fun color ideas available to us now, why not change it up a bit?


To create this month’s Idea Spot, begin with some existing holiday décor (the glittering metal snowman, tinsel trees, and faux snow) and created a “wintry scene” by placing our Snowflakes Theme Pack (#16867, part 1: Berry Red; part 2: Robin’s Egg) randomly on the wall to create just the right “feel.” Because this is a theme pack, remember to cut out the individual pieces and tack them up with painter’s tape. Step back and see if they “feel” like they are in the right spots. Move them around so that they fill the space evenly. When you are satisfied with where they are placed, mark each edge of the piece lightly with a pencil on both the transfer tape and the wall, then remove the backing paper and apply them.

You may only need one theme pack, but if the space is larger, I would recommend spacing them out a bit or even ordering an additional theme pack to make sure they don’t seem too sparse. Don’t forget to go back and erase the pencil marks!

We also needed to add a bit of “winter” to the bronze color of the lamp base. Using the idea from last month, snowflake embellishments we added—3 each of “Bold snowflake” (#4501902, Bright White; 2”) and “Simple Snowflake” (#4502002, Bright White; 2”)—and applied them in a random fashion. Be sure to order several different styles to coordinate so that the theme is complete.

By adding a few more details (mini wrapped gift boxes filled with tea lights and a small vase with candy canes), you are ready to greet guests with a delightful scene and help send them off with a smile. ‘Tis the season!