Chalkboard Technique Tutorial

After the huge response from stampers wanting to know more about the chalkboard technique, I put together a picture tutorial for you.

SUPPLIES:
Versamark
White Embossing Powder
Embossing Buddy
Basic Black card stock (mine is cut 3 3/4 x 4 1/2)
White watercolor pencil
White Craft Ink and sponge
Stamps of your choice

And here is the completed card.  The card base is Island Indigo with a layer of Sycamore Street DSP.
The stamps I used for this card came from multiple sets, that's actually part of the fun! I like to piece together different greetings and images from multiple stamp sets.  For this particular card I used Party This Way, Outlined Occasions, Word Play, and Up, up and Away.  Here is a second card made at the same time. I made the same chalkboard set up except I switched the candle and greeting at the bottom.

I also completed the last two chalkboard pieces I had made over the weekend, here they are.

The stamps I used for these two cards and the cards I posted yesterday are Love Matters (2006-07 Winter Mini), Time Well Spent (Hostess from Spring/Summer 2008), and You're a Gem (Occasions Mini 2011).  As you can see, I am a stamp hoarder, I hate to get rid of my favorites after they retire!

Thanks for checking out my cards and tutorial.  I hope you try this fun technique! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

If it doesn't move..stamp it!!

Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator