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Thursday, 24 January 2013

A Chalky Challenge

Hello bloggers,

Just a quickie for today. There's a new technique challenge over at Waltzingmouse Stamps this week - the chalkboard look. I've been meaning to have a bash at it for ages - the blogosphere seems to be full of fantastic examples so here's my version:


It was surprisingly quick, although I wouldn't recommend a glass of wine whilst stamping...it required a steady hand! I didn't want to put too much 'chalkdust' on there as I was a bit worried you wouldn't be able to read the sentiment from the Camellia set. The frame is a stamp from Very Vintage Labels No 1.  I'll definitely be trying it again - I think a Christmas card would look great with this technique!

Well, that's all folks! Thanks for stopping,

Claire x
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12 comments:

  1. Unknown24 January 2013 at 21:40

    Claire, this is super - beautifully arranged - I love the little floral bough on the chalkboard - I must admit I was feeling challenged about hot to add colour, but you have set it off beautifully!! Thank you for playing along with me!!

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  2. Zan24 January 2013 at 21:56

    Lovely work Claire...I have no idea what "chalkdust" is but love the effect
    zan x

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  3. Marybeth24 January 2013 at 23:09

    I think this is the one technique you can have wine with ......it's ok to be a bit messy :)
    Gorgeous card,love the flower to the side.

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  4. Julia Aston25 January 2013 at 00:26

    So pretty Claire! love the cut out bloom and nice papers you paired this with!

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  5. Tara Cardwell25 January 2013 at 01:52

    Just perfect - it's really really pretty.

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  6. Jeanne J. 26 January 2013 at 00:29

    SO pretty - you made the chalkboard the center of attention but still packed in so much color with the background papers! I love the flowers you added!

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  7. Renee26 January 2013 at 11:02

    Oh, Claire this is simply gorgeous!!
    I love the papers...
    colors...
    the soft feel of this entire card!
    It's perfect! :)

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  8. Vickie Z26 January 2013 at 11:40

    Love the SB die outline and sentiment!! Your hand was steady....I may have a touch of wine when I stamp now and then...!! Fab card!

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  9. Kelly S.26 January 2013 at 14:29

    I love how it's like a mini chalkboard with a beautiful scene surrounding it! The colors and the embellishments really make it stand out as such a lovely centerpiece, Claire!

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  10. Maureen26 January 2013 at 16:44

    Really beautiful - you did such a great job with the technique!

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  11. Deborah Frings27 January 2013 at 05:52

    Oh, how beautiful! I love the chalkboard you've made and the fab sentiment with die cut flower. Great job!

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  12. Lynn Mercurio28 January 2013 at 08:04

    This is so delightful. Love the frame and the sentiment you chose, which looks amazing with these gorgeous papers.

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