The Craft's Meow July Release Blog Hop

Sunday, July 21, 2013


Welcome to The Craft's Meow July release blog hop. All 5 new sets are now available in The Craft's Meow store. You should have arrived here from Amy's blog. On my card today I used stamps from the new Vintage Baby stamp set. I love the chalkboard look and the sentiments in this set really lend themselves to this trend.


I stamped the sentiment using VersaMark ink onto some black cardstock and heat embossed in white. Then I rubbed the surface randomly with a white pigment ink pad. I also added some white "chalk" lines using a white coloring pencil. I like to add a bit of color so I used some blending chalks over some of the text for a subtle touch of color.


I used an argyle embossing folder on the background and some Core'dinations cardstock. Next up on the hop is Deborah! You have the chance to WIN all 5 new stamp sets by leaving a comment on the DT's blogs and on the TCM blog, the deadline to comment is 8pm PDT Tuesday July 23rd. Enjoy the rest of the hop! : )


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  1. JennieJuly 21, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    So pretty Clare and love the chalkboard technique...perfect design :)

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  2. Lori AragonJuly 21, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Love your color scheme with chalkboard look :)

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  3. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Lovely card. Thanks.

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  4. D-July 21, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    I love your card. Your color combo is wonderful. TFS.
    D~
    http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

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  5. Lotte ChewJuly 21, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    lovely colors! love the chalkboard feel ~

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  6. loulouJuly 21, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Fantastic card. Love the chalkboard effect and how you used the white pencil.

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  7. joyJuly 21, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Pretty card - love the way you used the chalkboard technique. Some of my teachers did use colored chalk to highlight important topics on the blackboard!

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  8. Payne Holler CardsJuly 21, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love the chalkboard (-:

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  9. Sue DJuly 21, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    So pretty and love the chalkboard technique.

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  10. PamJuly 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Adorable baby card!!!!!

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  11. ShellyJuly 21, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Such an AWESOME card!! Love the colors! :)

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  12. Tenia NelsonJuly 21, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    GORGEOUS!!

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  13. Cil A.July 21, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Super pretty card!

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  14. PatJuly 21, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    What a pretty card! Perfect for welcoming a baby...

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  15. Loly Borda-ToweryJuly 21, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    love the chalkboard technique on the main panel. Lovely colors too. TFS

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  16. JanisJuly 21, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    I love this Vintage Baby set and your card is pretty with it!!
    <3 J

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  17. KatieJuly 21, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Neat card! Love the colors and the neat chalkboard effect. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  18. Kara ManwaringJuly 21, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Makes me wish I knew someone with a new born. Great

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  19. McStamperJuly 21, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    What a darling card.

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  20. ReneeJuly 21, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Wow this is STUNNING! I've seen chalkboard techniques a lot, but this one really stands above the crowd - I think it's the swiping of colored chalk onto some of the text. I'll have to try that!

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  21. PamJuly 21, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Gorgeous! This set is my favorite of the new release.

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  22. Pam W MerwinJuly 21, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Such a great combination of papers and love the chalkboard effect with your sentiment :)

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  23. Jenn ZeebJuly 22, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    What a sweet card, love the colors.

    Hugs, Jenn

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  24. SandeJuly 22, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Your card is adorable.

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  25. StampNKJuly 22, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    How adorable this is! I love the chalkboard sentiment and the way you colored it!

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  26. KarenladdJuly 22, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    What a great idea to color in some of the chalkboard letters to add interest! This is such a pretty card!

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  27. lipton|TEEJuly 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Wow what a great way to showcase that new chalkboard trend!

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  28. Tisha SewellJuly 22, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love love it! Have a great day!

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  29. StephanieJuly 22, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the bright colors!

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  30. Teresa Godines #6857July 22, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Great idea adding that touch of color to the sentiment. Beautiful card.

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  31. Emily HJuly 22, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Oh my! What a gorgeous card!

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  32. quilt4fun2July 23, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Your sentiment is fun and I like how it does look like a chalkboard. I like that you added color and made it look more like chalk. Thanks for telling how! Nice card and I like the stamp.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  33. Crafty Math ChickJuly 23, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Such pretty colors Clare!

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  34. karenelrJuly 23, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    I love the colors you chose to highlight that chalkboard stamp! Love it!

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  35. Lisa PetrellaJuly 23, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    ADORABLE project! Love the chalkboard look you created!

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  36. Lillian ChildJuly 23, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I agree with you that these sentiments are perfect for the chalkboard effect. What a lovely card creation! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  37. marg0006July 23, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Great card! Like the layering and love the chalk design lettering.

    marg0006 at Verizon dot net

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