Today's cards were inspired by this week's The Pink Elephant challenge #244. The theme is chalkboard. I bought Stampin' Up Whisper White Pigment Ink a while ago just for this purpose, but as usual haven't gotten around to really try it out yet. So I thought this was a perfect opportunity. And looking at the creations of other crafters, I stumbled upon this beautiful creation by Creations for a Star and she had also entered her card in this week's Shopping our Stash #145 challenge. The theme for that is Faux, and indeed this is faux chalkboard. I am also entering it in Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge, as this week's theme is anything goes.
I love the look of the white ink on the black cardstock surrounded by colour. I also love the Penny Black Life's Messages stamp set, I think it was perfect for this technique.
Cardstock: Leonardo Stationery 350 gsm Smooth White Card, black cardstock from my stash, Hobbycraft Three shades of green 160 gsm card, Tim Holtz Distress Core'dinations Victorian Velvet Paper: The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady (freebie with Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine), Stampin' Up Print Poetry DSP Ink: Stampin' Up Whisper White Pigment Ink Other: Tim Holtz Alterations Vintage Lace die
Great job with faux chalkboard! I think the chalkboard piece on top of color is the key, and probably why mine hasn't worked, like ever. Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!
Great job on the faux chalkboard...the bright colours you've used really set it off! Love it! Thanks for playing along with us at Shopping Our Stash this week :)
Please feel free to leave any comments you have, I read them all and appreciate them very much, they truly make my day! I also want to send out a huge thank you to all you challenge DT members for your comments, encouragement and wonderful, inspirational creations.
Fabulous cards...love the chalkboard sentiments! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Pink Elephant!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet card! Love the sentiments ! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteoh wow, that faux chalkboard is FABULOUS, what a great job! thanks for SHOPPING YOUR ("faux" technique) STASH with us this week! <3
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation for our chalkboard challenge at The Pink Elephant!! Awesome :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job with faux chalkboard! I think the chalkboard piece on top of color is the key, and probably why mine hasn't worked, like ever. Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the faux chalkboard...the bright colours you've used really set it off! Love it! Thanks for playing along with us at Shopping Our Stash this week :)
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful!! I'm so going to try this technique!!
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