This week's
Merry Monday Challenge is to use the chalkboard technique. I have only done this one time and that was a while ago, so I had to watch a video to refresh my memory. Here is a link for a great video showing this technique at
Splitcoast Stampers. My sentiment is from a Gina K. Designs set called Poster Board Christmas. I love the vintage look of it and it works wonderfully with this technique. I die cut the black card stock with a Labels Twenty-Two die from Spellbinders. I used the two largest dies as a guide to make the white pencil marks. I used some Gina K. Designs white pigment ink on a paper towel that had been stamped off to lightly brush across the black paper to give it a dusty chalkboard look. The patterned paper is from The Paper Studio. I added some holly leaves from the GKD Sentimental Holiday stamp set. I used a Sakura Clear Star glitter pen to highlight the edges of the holly leaves. The holly berries are from Recollections. I added a red ribbon and bow from Offray, some polished hemp twine and a button. The black onyx, white and red hot card stocks are from GKD.
I am entering this card in the Merry Monday - Use the chalkboard technique and the StampTV - Use no black ink challenges.
Lovely card Sharyn, the DP you used is so cute. Thank you for playing along with Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chalkboard card! Love the dp, holly and the pretty red bow!
ReplyDeleteHi Saryn, I love the shape of your "chalkboard" and the holly and bow trimming it! Pretty paper too! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteSharyn, your card is festive and fun. Love that bg paper! And the way you outlined in pencil, fabulous.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully festive chalkboard card! Love your DP and holly and the pretty red bow! Well done you...hope to try this this weekend!
ReplyDeleteSharyn, your card is so fun. From the shape of your chalkboard to the fun patterned papers! Thank you for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteI just love this card and it inspired me to try the blackboard technique. although, I still need some practice making the chalky streaks. Your card and the colors are so fun. I just wanted to leave this note on the blog, as it seems that I have trouble with my Ipad.
ReplyDeleteLove the whole look of your card! It's great to know that this technique works so well for a Christmas card, I never would have thought of it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThe background paper is so interesting Sharyn. I love how you have left a lot of it showing. Your chalkboard looks perfect on it, and the holly and bow are a perfect finish. Thank you so much for joining us at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Sharyn! Love your chalkboard panel and cute papers! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Mondays! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this card. What a great idea to use the dies to mark the background and use those as a guide. Your red ribbon is so shiny and pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the chalkboard technique, Sharyn, for being only your second time using it!! I think you also have an amazing eye for design, so evident in this card! Love that button bow with twine!! Hugs, Darnell
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