Do you ever wonder how to get a message out to your customers before they even enter the store? Well, aside from social media posts, placing a sign outside can draw in the crowds.

And it’s even better when you change up the message and use it to provide updates. Make the message eye-catching and find some inspiration for creative holiday chalkboard art.

Common Holiday Phrases

Every holiday comes with its own catchphrase and common theme. Common ground is your friend in these situations. You want to cast a net to a wide audience and send out a message they’re sure to recognize.

You can write a new catchphrase on the board every day or even turn it into a joke. Everyone loves a good pun. The best jokes are the ones people need to reread. Once they get the punchline, they’ll appreciate its cleverness, and it puts a smile on their face.

Favorite Holiday Character

Most holidays come with a mythical creature. Kids hear the stories and fairytales all their lives, and the adults remember them. Don’t be afraid to get your Picasso on. You want to entice people to enter your establishment.

An image says more than most words can. Add some colorful imagery to go with the holiday theme. And if you happen to be approaching a holiday that doesn’t have character, make one up. After the Easter Bunny, you’re pretty much free to use your imagination for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Maybe it will be a flag as a superhero!

Standard Holiday Traditions

Every holiday has its own traditions. These traditions bring strangers together from all over. For example, everyone in the U.S. knows about the fireworks tradition on the Fourth of July.

Ask customers to share their favorite holiday traditions. Write the question on the board, and invite people inside to share their favorites with you at the register. Add an incentive and offer a special prize for sharing a story. It could be as simple as a free drink with their meal.

New Holiday Spin

Introduce some new holiday traditions but make them specific to your establishment. There’s something unique about your place of business. Here’s your chance to show off that uniqueness on some chalkboard wallpaper.

Try out a few different ideas and see which ones customers really respond to. That’s the winner right there, and that’s the tradition to keep going. Whenever that holiday comes around next, customers will know exactly what to expect from you.

Here at Chalk Ink, we’re all about holiday creativity and inspiration, especially when it comes to creating chalkboard art. For more information, visit our website.