Friday, September 25, 2015

Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop - Chalkboard Technique

Good Morning! Today I have a card for Papertrey Ink's September Blog Hop which you can find here. The challenge is to use the chalkboard technique and the inspiration photo below.


I am not really happy with my results but I have run out of time to try again. So here it is:


Supplies:
Stamps - The Sweet Life, Movers & Shakers Sentiments, Inside & Out - Well Wishes, Stacked Sentiments, Wonderful Words: Birthday (PTI)
Paper - Fine Linen CS, Terracota Tile CS, True Black CS (PTI)
Ink - Fine Linen (PTI), Sorbet (CTMH), Versa Mark, White EP, White pencil, White Pigment ink
Other - twine, wood stars

21 comments:

  1. Connie are you kidding, this is fabulous! I love how you put the sentiments together on your chalkboard and the background is perfect!! The twine and stars are sweet finishing touches too. I'll be happy to send you my address... ;0)

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  2. Wonderful card! Awesome job with the technique!

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  3. Great take on the challenge. So pretty.

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  4. Oh, Connie! I really like you card. Beautifully done. You make me want to make another one and CASE yours. You could probably play this over at AAA Cards Autumn Colors challenge too. :)

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  5. You should be proud, this is really stunning...your background really draws your eyes into the center where the sentiment is...and then you white embossed the same leaves...simply awesome!!

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  6. Love it! Your chalkboard design is amazing and I love the leaf background you created!

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  7. Another fan of your bg and card, Connie. Beautiful with those sweet rosy leaves. And your sentiment is perfect!

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  8. You should be happy , this is gorgeous! Love that background you created!

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  9. This is beautiful! I love your combination of sentiments! Great take on the inspiration photo!

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  10. I think this is just beautiful Connie. Sometimes we are our own worst critics! I love your background, and the chalkboard/ sentiment part goes beautifully with it! I really love the little wooden stars and twine too...perfect additions! :0)

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  11. Love your gorgeous chalkboard and wonderful stamped background.

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  12. so lovely!! wonderful take on the inspiration photo!!

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  13. Connie, this is simply beautiful.

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  14. Connie, this is so sweet! Your chalkboard is adorable!

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  15. Beautiful combination of sets! I love how you framed your chalkboard art as well. Such a pretty card!

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  16. It's funny how we are our own worst critics! Your card is absolutely gorgeous! You may have made another awesome card, but this one is beautiful, all by itself. ;-)

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  17. Well, it certainly looks fabulous to me, Jo x

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  18. This is beautiful Connie - no idea why you're unhappy with it! The left background is stunning!

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  19. Love the sentiments you have used on the chalkboard panel - terrific card, Connie!

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  20. Connie, you are too hard on yourself. Your card is beautiful...background and all.

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  21. Gorgeous card! You rocked the chalkboard technique!

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Thanks so much for your kind comments, they always make my day.