I stamped the sentiment using VersaMark ink and heat embossed in white onto some Core'dinations cardstock. I added some subtle pastel color to the embossing using blending chalks. The outlines and ruled lines I added with a white pencil, I also rubbed the edges and surface with a white pigment ink pad to achieve the chalkboard effect.
Cardstock is from the Adirondack Collection from Core'dinations and I embossed the turquoise cardstock using Embossalicious Petite Dot from Crafter's Companion. The Caribbean Twine is from SRM Stickers.
On my second card I used the new Chalkboard Birthday stamp set and the flower stamp from Side by Side. Cardstock is from Core Essentials Cardstock Brights and I lightly sanded the edges and surface using the Sand-It Gadget. The turquoise cardstock is embossed using the Chevron Ebossalicious embossing folder from Crafter's Companion.
If you haven't tried the chalkboard effect yet this stamp set is the perfect place to start, all the work is done for you.
Next up on the hop is the talented Deborah Nolan, you can visit The Craft's Meow blog to see the full list of participants today.
There's a chance to WIN all 5 new stamp sets by leaving a comment on each of the designer's blogs by 9:00pm Thursday May 23rd. Good luck! Enjoy the rest of the hop!
I love both your cards! This stamp set is great!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, both those cards are fab! totally look like mini chalkboards!
ReplyDeleteSweet cards Clare!! Love the chalkboard technique and these just pop!!
ReplyDeleteI love both cards! I love all the new stamp sets!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletelove the color combos, such fun
ReplyDeletecool beans
ReplyDeleteGosh, Clare, you never cease to delight me with your beautiful creations. How did I get so lucky to have you on my design team? I'm so glad you are! I've loved every single card you've made for the previews and now the blog hop. You are an extraordinarily talented crafter. Thank you so much for being part of Team TCM! xx
ReplyDeleteStunning! I LOVE that chalkboard technique done in colors. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards and I love how you explained in detail how you embellished with the chalk and created the "chalk dust" look. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThese are just fantastic! I love the color you added to the image in the first one!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Love these stamps!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore the colors of this card, Clare. Another fabulous week of designs for TCM!
ReplyDeleteThe chalkboard goes so well with the flower. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThe washi tape and ric rac look so cute with the chalkboard. Good job on your card.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card...I like the chalkboard look.
ReplyDeleteFabulous chalkboard cards. I like the color you added to the first one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove that chalkboard technique. The heat embossing on it is great. Wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your chalkboard card...adding the color is so cool!
ReplyDeleteOMG, your card just makes me so wanted to win those stamps! Love the chalkboard idea, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.
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I like both cards but I really like how you added "colored chalk" to the first card.
ReplyDeleteI really like the colors you added to your first card. It just explodes off the page. On your second card you also added some warm colors that really enhanced the stamp and card. I kept trying to figure out how you got the stamped flower on the card, because I thought the card had been embossed. As far as I can tell you heat embossed it. It just adds so much. Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the technique and how you have added the subtle colour
ReplyDeleteReally loving this chalkboard effect and you adding color is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chalkboard cards...Grt hop n rocking stamps...!!
ReplyDeleteLove the chalk board technique that used on the card. Fantastic cards.
ReplyDeleteBoth chalkboard panels are fabulous Clare. TFS
ReplyDeleteHi Clare,
ReplyDeleteWow, loving your chalkboard cards with the added colour and flowers too :-)
What beautiful cards. I haven't tried the chalkboard effect yet, but after looking at your beautiful cards, I think I need to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteLike your cards a lot. I like the way you added color with chalk. I will need to try that.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! These are super gorgeous!! I love these new sets!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this release & your cards.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet cards. Iris
ReplyDeleteLove the chalkboard stamp set. It's so versatile and cute. great card.
ReplyDeleteLoved the chalkboard card and your colors...I appreciate you sharing your talent with a little ole wanna bee like me..these other gals are probably just as good bit I just run out of ideas and you truly inspire me. God bless...
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe chalkboard craze is in full swing now. This would be a perfect stamp set to work with. I love your technique and card projects!
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving such detailed instructions on how you created such lovely cards. I am excited to try the chalkboard technique.
ReplyDeleteLOVING your FUN cards shared today such GREAT Designs!! THANKS for sharing ad have a FABULOUS Memorial Day Weekend!! =)
ReplyDeleteLOVING your cards for today!! Such AWESOME Chalkboard Designs!! THANKS for sharing ad have a FABULOUS Memorial Day Weekend!! =)
ReplyDeleteGreat chalkboard design! those stamps are great, so as your cards!
ReplyDeleteI'm so lovin' the Chalkboard art! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on your project!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful cards! Can't wait to try these techniques!
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