DIY Hand-Lettered Thanksgiving Frames

1 min read September 13, 2026 Team Fun365
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Create your own custom chalkboard picture frames. This simple DIY idea is a great way to decorate your home or fireplace mantel for fall! Hand letter with whatever phrase best suits you! Be sure to download the Free Hand-Lettered Thanksgiving Printable here!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Apply wood stain to the DIY Picture Frame using a Sponge Paint Brush. Let dry.

Step
2

Take the back out of the picture frame. Use the Sponge Paint Brush to apply Black Acrylic Paint to the frame backing.

Step
3

Next print off the hand-lettered template. Download the Free Hand-Lettered Thanksgiving Printable here! Rub the backside of the template with White Chalk. Flip the template over and trace the letters with pencil. The outline of your design should be left on the black background.

Step
4

Go over your chalk design with a Fine Point Chalk Marker. For a more permanent look, use Paint Markers over your chalk design.

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