Chalkboard Thank You

I'm still enamored with the chalkboard technique and can't stop using it on my cards.  I made some thank you cards to add to my stash.  I must say these turned out better than I expected.  I'm sticking to one of my crafting resolutions - do not hoard paper and embellishments!  I used new designer papers, buttons and ribbons.  So new, in fact, that they're not available to Stampin'Up customers until the 22nd when Sale-a-bration (SAB) begins.  And, they are not for sale!  These are a few of the free items you get during SAB

The first card is for my upline Patty Bennett.  Just a simple thank you card for all the support and encouragement she gives us.  Love how I can match the tangerine tango embossing powder with the tangerine buttons and the ribbons with the designer paper.

On the second card, I also used pool party card stock for the card base.  The Sycamore Street DSP, a free pack of designer papers from SAB, coordinates perfectly with pool party.  Love the contrast between rich razzleberry and pool party.

On the third card, I also used pool party and rich razzleberry colors but reversed the card stock and embellishment colors.  Same but different.

Another fun and easy project and so on trend!

Thanks for stopping by, until the next post............ Cheers!!!

irene


Supplies used are all from Stampin' Up.
From Sale-A-Bration:  Sycamore Street DSP, Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button Pack, Vintage Verses Stamp set.

Swap Card - Faux Chalk Art

For my January 19th group meeting I decided to swap a card using the faux chalk art technique.  I love how my first chalkboard card turned out, posted HERE, that's why I wanted to try it again.

First step is deciding which stamp set to use.  I had a pretty good idea of the design and I need stamps that will work together and will fit in the layout.  With clear stamps, I was able to place all the stamps at once on a clear block.  This enabled me to stamp all the images at the same time.  I used images from five different stamp sets, that's a lot.

Another thing I did was cut the stamps to make them fit the design.  For example, the top stamp was originally "YOU'RE SUCH AN AMAZING" I cut out "SUCH AN" because I only need "YOU'RE AMAZING" for this card.  Same thing with the brackets, they're originally about an inch apart and I cut them in half so I can use them separately.

I used Versamark and white embossing powder to heat emboss all images.  Here is my starting point.

I added borders and lines using a white pencil.  I played with colored pencils for highlight but I wasn't getting the "pop" I had in mind.  In the end, I went with tiny punch flowers in rose red to match my card base.  I sponged white ink on the flowers to tone down the color a little bit.  TIP:  Sponge the cardstock with white ink before punching your flowers to save time instead of sponging punched tiny flowers one by one.

Final step is to sponge white ink all over the card to simulate chalk dust.  If you sponge the ink before adding the lines or any other doodle with the pencil, the sponged ink slightly resist the pencil and your lines or doodles are muted.  I personally like the lines sharp and crisp to begin with and then muted with sponging.

Here's the completed card.  I'm glad I was able to meet the 10-minute or less criteria.

UPDATE:  I changed my mind on the design and didn't swap this card, instead I swapped THIS

Here's what I played with before I got to the final card above.

Now I just need to do twenty five more and I'll be all set for the meeting.

Thanks for stopping by today,

Cheers!!!

irene

Supplies used were all from Stampin'Up including stamps, inks, card stock and punches.

Stamp Sets:  Amazing Family, Make A Wish and Ciao Baby from the 2013 Spring Catalog

                    Vintage Verses and Pretty Petites from the 2013 Sale-A-Bration Catalog

Faux Chalk Art

Happy New Year everyone!  I have been playing with faux chalkboard art in preparation for an upcoming swap.  I quickly put this panel together to express my new year.greetings.  I think it turned out really good.

I  used a stamp set from Stampin'Up called Happy Hour and added my own doodles.  The cocktails and greetings were heat embossed using white embossing powder.  I sponged white ink around the edges to simulate chalk dust on blackboards.  I added my doodles using white gel pen.

Here's to a happy, peaceful and prosperous new year.  Be safe.  Cheers!!!

irene