Chalkboard Technique

This month we’re doing Stamping Techniques To Try is the Chalkboard Technique. You’ll love this quick and easy but effective technique.

I’ve basically used the same stamp set for each card. I changed the technique on each card and will explain as I go

Chalkboard Technique

Card 1

• With a sponge swipe it across a Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad, then lightly across the black card starting off the card
• Stamp the sentiment in Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad and either heat set or allow to dry
• Use the White Stampin’ Chalk Marker to create a border if you wish

Card 2

• Swipe over the card with an Embossing Buddy and leave the residue
• Use Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad to stamp the sentiment
• Cover in White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and heat set
• Use the White Stampin’ Chalk Marker to create a border if you wish

Card 3

This is my favourite

• Use Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad to stamp the sentiment and images
• Use Watercolor Pencils to colour over the white inked area
• Add highlights with the White Stampin’ Chalk Marker
• Use the White Stampin’ Chalk Marker to create a border if you wish

Chalkboard Technique Basics

• Cut card to 14.9 cm x 21 cm or 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
• Score and fold at 10.5 cm or 4 1/4″
• Cut D.S.P. to 14.4 cm x 10 cm or 5 1/4″ x 4″
• Cut Basic Black for the Chalkboard effect to 13.9 cm x 9.5 cm or 5″ x 3 3/4″
• Adhere all layers with Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Cut card insert to 13.5 cm x 9.5 cm or 5″ x 3 3/4″

What You Will Need

• Stamp Sets – All Things Thanks Clear-Mount Stamp Set and Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Ink – Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill
• Tools – White Stampin Chalk Marker, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder,
  Watercolor Pencils, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy and Stamping Sponges
• Card – Festive Farmhouse 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper, Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock and Basic Black A4 Card Stock
• Adhesive – Liquid Multipurpose Glue

NOTE

In the South Pacific the Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad comes uninked due to leakage of the ink during the heat and humidity So make sure you ink the pad up well with the reinker provided and use the back of a plastic spoon to knead the ink into the pad

Make sure you visit all the blogs on the hop to see all the Design Team inspiration and get all their tips and tricks

Tips

• Use some scrap Basic Black card and have a play with all the techniques you read about today
• Ensure the Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad is completely dry before doing anything else to your card front
• Use different colouring mediums – Watercolor Pencils, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Write Markers

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you come back again soon to see what else I have to share.

Remember, your creativeness is only limited by your imagination. Keep smiling and until next we share…

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Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad [101731] $14.00	White Stampin Chalk Marker [132133] $6.00	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109132] $8.75	Embossing Buddy [103083] $10.00
Stamping Sponges [141337] $6.00	Festive Farmhouse 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147820] $19.25	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $14.75