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

12 comments:

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

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

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  5. Just perfect - it's really really pretty.

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

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

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