Showing posts with label chalk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chalk. Show all posts

Friday, August 4, 2017

SCS DTGD - Smilyn Stef

Supplies:  Cuttlebug Embossing folder, chalk, Washi Tape, $1 stamp.  CAS cards - especially with one paper layer only - are most definitely a challenge for me!

Sketch:  Freshly Made Sketches.
One layer card:  Incy Wincy

Monday, March 7, 2016

Remembering Gary's father

Unfortunately, I needed a quick sympathy card to get in the mail today.
This is one of my favorite ODB images!  I colored with chalk pencils to achieve a soft look.  The embossing folder is by Darice.  A bit of chalk sponged on the sentiment adds highlights to the texture. The cs I used is Recollections shimmery silver - I really like the result when it is embossed, and it is great for stamping images such as this one.
CHALLENGES ENTERED: 
Sketch/theme:         Stamplorations
Any; ODB image:   Our Daily Bread Designs
Chalk:                      Chalknstock
Color/Insp:              MHK Designs by Mynn
                                  Give a Crafter a Cookie
Touch/feely:             Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
Any:                         Word Art

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Happy Anniversary #2

This is the same image but a different setting for our December anniversaries.  I used varied papers from the DCWV Heritage stack.  The crossword puzzle had a bit that works well for an anniversary.  As a bonus, I could print in the two names!  Stamp by Stampendous, coloring with markers and gel pens.  I could not help mysef - I added a pine branch (Cheery Lynn) as that corner looked too bare to me.  The edges are distressed, and I added chalk to the numbers in the upper corner. The collage/vintage look was inspired by Tim Holtz style.
Sketch:  http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/
 Celebrate/Vintage: http://www.vintagejourney.com/2014/12/challenge-21-lets-celebrate.html
Dies:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Showing a bit of God's creation, with chalk:  http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot.com/
Layers: http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Special occasion:  http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-10-30T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=1
Any:   http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/december-2014-challenge-links.html
Any, with Cheery Lynn die: :  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/

Monday, November 10, 2014

Chalked Thanksgiving card

This Sizzix EF is great for Thanksgiving/fall cards.  I cut the embossed piece a bit to fit an A2 card.  Since I wanted to try coloring in more detail than I usually do, I decided not to add embellishments, and I stamped the JustRIte sentiment (in rust) directly on the main layer.   I sponged a number of different colors of chalk (SU)  - blues and browns for the sky and edges, various fall colors for the leaves, and of course orange for the pumpkins. 

 Chalk:  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-challenge.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ChalkNStock+%28Chalk+N+Stock%29
Vintage harvest:  http://www.vintagejourney.com/
CAS:  http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/#
Inspiration (leaves and pumpkins/fall):  http://www.peachykeenstamps.com/forums/topic/peachy-keen-challenge-14-14-photo-inspiration-thankful-theme/


Thanksgiving/thankful/fall:  
   http://www.blogquickquotes.com/ 
   http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/
    http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/
   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/

Thursday, August 7, 2014

On the road this summer

This gave me a chance to use some of the stamps in a set that I have almost never used - I just. seem to keep running out of time!  A note on the design - I used chalk to highlight the embossing.  For the bg, I chalked the folder, and for the sentiment I chalked the cs.  Also, as I was preparing to emboss the Happy Birthday strip I noticed a scrap of white on the table - decided to go with the torn edge look and use that tiny scrap! (Waste not...)  The diagonal stripes are from a piece of Stick n Tape.
Sketch:  http://houseofcardschallenge.blogspot.com/
Summer:  http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Any chalk:  http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot.com
Favorite - rv'ing and dry embossing!!!:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

Friday, July 25, 2014

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

tHANK YOU #4 - Chalk, again

How can I have so many favorites?   Here is another - it is an old Cuttlebug folder, with a new to me Paper Smoochies stamp.  Technique:  sponging with chalk.   I had a request for several thank you cards - most are already gone, but I will probaby make more like this.  Easy, yet impressive, I think.
Chalk:  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/

ETA  I selected this as another favorite for the year.  I do not do CAS well, but really like the look of chalk on the embossing.  
The late December hallenge is here:  http://cardsbydorothy.blogspot.com/2014/12/easel-5.html

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Chalked stencil bg

I used a Tim Holz stencil and varied chalks for the bg design, on subtly patterned paper - with a die cut from an old Cuttlebug set. I was inspired by the layout at the Cutting Edge.
Inspiration (3 Ch):  http://thecuttingedgechallenge.blogspot.com/

Saturday, May 17, 2014

stencil and chalk

I used a stencil and dp that was part of my recent prize at Frilly and Funky.  The DP is from a pad calledSomething Blue (Prima), and the sunburst stencil is Stampers Anonymous.  The leafy branch is a Sizzix die available at Joan's Gardens - Terri has so many great products.  The verse is Verve, and sentiment from Recollections.  I added a bit of Washi tape between the segments.  Oh, yes, I used 3 shades of coral chalk for the sunburst - the scan is not very good.
Sketch:  http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com
Use a stencil and 2 pattern papers:   http://www.joanstouch.com/
DP to cover base:  http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
Flowers and die:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Die Crazy:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Chalk:  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Natural glory (the roses are glorious):  http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Friday, May 16, 2014

Monochromatic Wedding

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I think you will need your imagination when viewing this card.  IRL the bg mat and dp bg color is a deep teal.  The letters LOVE also show up much better - the chalk sponged on the edge of that layer is subtle.  To create the word, I die cut letters (CB Olivia).  The center of the o and e are separate - I used a tiny bit of double stick tape to hold them in place when I sponged on the chalk.  I also sponged the flower a bit, and distressed the dark edges.  A bit of lace adds to the vintage feel.
Sketch:  http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/
Distress:  http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
DP:   http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
Distressed:   http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/
One word focal point:  http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/
Chalk (letters):  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Sparkle, feminine:  http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Friday, April 25, 2014

For Mother in pastel



(I keep hoping some techie will visit this site and help me with the uploading problems - my image looks fine in my computer file, and when I upload here it gets all blotchy - especially the edges, and white spaces.)
The verse is from Our Daily Bread Happy Birthday set.  I added some die cut letters, Cheery Lynn branches, flowers from a SandyLion sticker set.  I sponged the Swiss Dot piece -IRL it is lighter toward the center - a result I like with this sponging. 

Sketch, with ODB stamp:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Pastels and polka dots:  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Purple and white, nature (snowflakes, leaves, flowers), items from Joan's Gardens (EF, vagabond machine, and I bought the leaf die a while ago):  http://www.joanstouch.com/
embossing and texture:  http://www.theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/april-challenge-embossing-and-texture.html 
Mother, with Cheery Lynn die:  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
Pretty Pastels:  http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/ 
White plus one color:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/ 
                                        http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
No DP:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/

 

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

sympathy for Virginia

This image from SU's Garden Collage has really become a favorite.  I used my new (prize) powdered chalk from Chalk ah Lot - this is called Blue Bell - subtle coloring for the bird and the edges of the white circle.
Supplies:  from my stash - image, Recollection DP, pale blue ribbon, pink gems;  Other - branches from a Cheery Lynn die.  There is a sympathy verse on the inside - this is for a friend from church whose sister and sister-in-law died within four days.
Sketch, with stash items listed:  http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colors:  http://papersweeties.com/uncategorized/paper-sweeties-april-inspiration-challenge-18-sweet-treats/
Bird:  http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.com/
Sympathy:    http://cardadayblog.blogspot.com
Circles:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Feathery friend (8 challenges max):  http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/
BG DP:  http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
Favorite stamp:  http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/






Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Vintage Birthday

This is my interpretation of the Tim Holz style.  I used pattern paper (Costco) which I sponged with chalk  to give a more vintage look.  I also sponged the edge of the circle (A Day for Daisies image),  The circles are by Spellbinders, and the leaves and sentiment Sizzix.  The pastel flowers are done with metallic markers.
Sketch 2:  http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Pastels, using their image:  http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.com/
         http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot.com/ 
         http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
Birthday:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Shabby chic:   http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/ 
Say it with words - Vintage:  http://www.vintagejourney.com/


Saturday, March 8, 2014

Asian in the round

I am very late for this week's Tuesday Teapotters challenge at SplitCoastStampers.  I only got a bit of the theme - using Scripture, but I am sure to have dessert - an Asian inspired card.  We are sending encouragement to a woman of South Korean origin who is suffering from a rare terminal brain tumor.  For the following sketch I decided to go with a round card, cut by my Vagabond machine - you can see it is slightly connected to the back of the card.  I have not tried cutting through the double thickness - worked like a charm.  So that is a new technique for me.  I have had this Asian cs (DCWV) for several years - kind of forget to use it.  It is nice to have several coordinating patterns.  The bg circle is a mauve metallic cs.  I had cut the scalloped card base in white, then decided it was too stark, so I chalked the edges with SU Perfect Plum.
Sketch:  http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
Layers:   http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
Pearls:  http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Encouragement:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

Monday, February 17, 2014

Best Birthday

I just got this High Hopes stamp - a prize for a recent challenge.  I really like this way to display a variety of wishes!
Technique - I used chalk pencils for the soft shading of the sign.  For highlighting the embossing, I tried a variation of techniques I have used before.  I had just a tiny broken piece of the teal chalk I wanted - so I applied it directly to the previously embossed layer - then used a sponge to remove excess - leaving just enough color to highlight the embossing.  Oh, yes, I adhered the dotted layer to the stripes, then embossed.  I am happy with this result - to me it is better IRL than on the screen, however.  The Spellbinder dies are new to me - Labels 5.  I colored with shiny metallic Spica pens as well as chalk pencils, added ribbon, a tiny star charm and equally tiny butterfly punches.
Sketch:  http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/
Embossing: http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Spots and Stripes:  http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Birthday, with High Hopes stamp:  http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/:  
Any, with chalkhttp://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Thinking of a friend

A cyber friend (through SCS) is going through a rough time and I want to write her a note.  I thought I would use this Thanksgiving scene - but the greeting needs to be simple.  This EF is from Sizzix, and I colored with chalk.   My friend, be well and strong.
Fall:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
Chalk:  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://createdwithlovechallenges.blogspot.com/
Any (with a comment for Pinky): http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/
By the way - something happened between the card and the computer screen - I lightly sponged the sky, but IRL it does not have a dark cloud LOL!!!

Friday, October 11, 2013

Snowy Scene

This came from Joan's Gardens shop - I won it as a prize a couple of weeks ago.  It is a lovely scene which I sponged with chalk - some powdered and some regular.  I added Stickles to the snow.  I tried something new - stamping on a piece of satin ribbon  (Hampton Art sentiment), which I attached with  Nesties corner die cut.
Sketch (rotated):  http://seizethesketch.blogspot.com/
Chalk on dry embossing:  http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Ribbon, corner treatment, Christmas item (lamps, sentiment, snowy scene), item from her shop:  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/10/this-weeks-challenge-with-guest-designer.html
Scene:   http://c2cu.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/challenge-4-october-christmas.html

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Fall Scene

I knew I wanted to use this embossing folder for the challenge at Joan's Gardens - it just took me all week to figure out how to include all the elements.  I think I did it!
Embossing folder - Sizzix;  orange, green, brown chalk; butterfly by Cheery Lynn (sold at Joan's store); green and white checked ribbon.  The embossed layer is matted on a lighter card base which does not really show.
Fall, butterfly, green, brown, white, checks:  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/08/this-weeks-challenge_29.html
Chalk: http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
 Border (green ribbon):  http://blog.docerelashop.com/
Texture:  http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/
Nature - using Emb folder and butterfly die, on Cuttlebug http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/



Sunday, August 11, 2013

Purple Flowers

I am not sure this color combo works as well as I had hoped - I have another card with this green and lilac that I like much better.  The image is from my stash - using Versamark and chalk.  The DP strip is Costco double sided cs - I bought that box of cs a long time ago. 
Sketch:  http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/

Monday, July 8, 2013

Bright Get well

This is a set I really like, and seldom use.  This time, I used Versamark and chalk for the back ground,  The colors and patterns made by the embossing were inspired by the challenge below.  The die cut and floral bg are included in the Cuttlebug set.  I added some orange rain drops for the corners - looks like the computer cut off a bit of the top.
Inspiration:  http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Bright colors:  http://houseofgilli.blogspot.com/
multi-word sentiment:  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/