Thursday 30 August 2012

Make your own Chalkboard!!

Good morning folks,

Just two more days to go for this month's challenge to end. I hope you guys have had the chance to see the many examples of handmade embellishments showcased by the team. I am here to add one more to the lot.

I saw a card somewhere with a Chalkboard on it that was so perfect and I thought, how did someone make that??? Then I realised, that it was a part of the Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp but the thought stuck with me. I wanted to make a card with a chalkboard on it and since Teacher's day is just a week away, I thought it would be great to do that!

So I decided to make a chalkboard on my own using a little piece of black card stock, a few ice-cream sticks and lots of Glossy accents. Even though it may not have been as perfect as the one I saw, I am quite pleased with how it turned out! It barely took a few minutes. Plus, it was super easy. It's something you can make with your kids for their teachers.:D

I wanted to use Patterned paper, but was dying to try out the Chevron background stamp  from Hero Arts, so tossed the PP idea into the bin. I also added a little zig zag washi tape (keeping in line with the Chevron) and some twine.

Here's how the card turned out.


 

   
   

As usual, I have a video for you on how I made this. Here it is..



Supply list
White Card stock - Standard Size
Black card stock (cut to required size)
Ice-cream sticks (4-5)
White Gel pen
Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals Die
Black and White Twine
Stamp Set - 'Thanks2You' by The Stamps of Life





Hope you guys have entered your links for our challenge!!

See you on the 1st with a new challenge!

Till then,
Happy Crafting!

Love,
Nikita..


8 comments:

  1. wow this is simple and unique.i like it.Thanx for sharing

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  2. loved the card, very nice tutorial..thanks for sharing!

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  3. thanks for sharing this very nice card.. love it.

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  4. Gorgeous card as usual.bright and sunny and the chalboard tute is really kewl.Thanks for this very clever idea.I loved your chevron bg too...the one you stamped

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  5. Very bright and beautiful card!!!

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  6. awesome card and very nice emblishment for teachers day .
    megha
    http://meghanuj01.blogspot.in/

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  7. Its cute.... Bright and sunny....

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