Chalkboard Technique Valentine's

     The chalkboard technique is all the rage right now.  It's so super simple to do too!

RECIPE:  Regal Rose & Basic Black card stock, Red & Sliver Glimmer Paper, Versa Mark & Whisper White craft inks, Delightful Dozen stamp set, Small Heart Punch, Framed Tulip embossing folder, white embossing powder, Big Shot, & Heat Tool

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Mini Tutorial:

     Start with Basic Black card stock.  Stamp your focus image in Versa Mark ink and use white embossing powder and heat set it.  If you'd like other stamped images on your chalkboard, use Whisper White craft ink and stamp on your black paper.  Let the ink dry before you do the next step, or your image will smear.

     Take a piece of paper towel.  Dab the paper towel in the Whisper White craft ink, then rub all over your black card stock.  Do it as much as you like - to get the erased chalk board look you are looking for.

     To do the white lines around the edge, like I did in the card above, use the white Watercolor Pencil and draw you lines.  If you want it bright like your embossed image, leave it alone.  If you want it to have the slightly erased look, like in my card, use a Blender Pen and go over your pencil line.

I taught this technique in my Stampin' Nite class  and at a Private Card class earlier this month.  All the ladies I taught this technique to just LOVED it!

The fun thing about this technique is that you can use it for all occasions.  The possibilities are endless!

Recipe:

CARD STOCK:  Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, & Basic Black

INKS:  Riding Hood Red, Whisper White craft ink, & Versa Mark

STAMPS:  Hearts A Flutter, Morning Post Alphabet, & My Little Valentine (retired)

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Hearts A Flutter Framelits, Fashionable Hearts Embosslit, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals, & Heat Tool - also, a paper towel

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     Would love to learn this technique?  Do you have friends that would like to learn this technique?  Then have a Private Card class.  You invite a couple of your friends, and I come to your home (or you can come to mine - whatever you want), and I supply all the materials necessary.  Just a fun afternoon or evening.  Contact me today to set up your own Private Card class (email - stampwithsandy@rcn.com or phone - 610-758-8721)

     Give this technique a try!  I'd love to see your cards and projects using the chalkboard technique!

Happy Saturday!  

Lovely As A Tree

     At the demonstrator team meeting this month, the swap theme was Winter.  While looking on Pinterest, I found this idea by Lynda Lee, and I HAD to make it.  Once I made one, I knew it would be perfect for the swap.

     I love how this card turned out.  It was so simple to make.  An easy one to make multiples of.  I know everyone needs thank you cards after the holidays, and this fit the card perfectly.  It would be easy to use any sentiment on this card.

    I started off using Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery.  I used the Color Coach to help be pick the third color.  According to the Color Coach, it said that Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and Chocolate Chip are a good color combo.  I was unsure at first, but it turned out perfect.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White

INK:  Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, & Versa Mark

STAMPS:  Lovely As A Tree & Perfectly Penned

TOOLS:  Whisper White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, and Stamping Sponges

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     Be sure to stop back tomorrow (Monday).  Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza starts tomorrow (their holiday sale).  They have 3 items on sale that are ONLY available tomorrow:

• the Big Shot
• the Doctor Bag for the Big Shot
• the Diagonal Score Board for the Simply Scored Board.  

You can order these items from my website tomorrow, or contact me with your order.  My post tomorrow (being posted at midnight), will have all the details, so be sure to come back!

Happy Sunday!

FREE Stampin' Up! ribbon and a GREAT idea!

     Do you LOVE the new Stampin' Up! 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon in the new In-colors?  If so, this deal is for you!

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     With every $40 you spend, you receive 1 spool of the Stampin' Up! 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon.  Check out the 5 new colors:

     So, if you spend $80, you'll get 2 spools.  Fun, right?  Of course, now you're saying, "Sandy, I already have so much ribbon, and I simply LOVE this ribbon, and HAVE to have some.  But, what do I do with all this ribbon?"

     How about you make this card:

     I first saw this idea on Dawn Griffith's blog, then my team leader demonstrated how to make it.  It's SO simple!  You also use all your ribbon scraps.  It's so pretty when you're done, and it makes the person who receives it smile.

MINI TUTORIAL

First punch your punch in the top layer.  Place that layer on top of your card and, with a pencil, trace your punched image.  Next coved that penciled punch with SNAIL adhesive, going outside your line just slightly.  Next lay your ribbon over your SNAIL adhesive in which ever direction you wish.  Place your layer on top and embellish.  That simple!

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White & Melon Mambo

INK:  Versa Mark & Signo White Gel Pen

STAMPS:  Sassy Salutations

TOOLS:  Blossom Punch, Melon Mambo Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, various scraps of pink ribbon

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     I hope this card and mini tutorial gives you an idea on how to some of that wonderful ribbon you have.  Use it, don't just leave it on the spool like I do.  It's too pretty to not use!

Happy Sunday!