Chalkboard Card Tutorial

Thank you for all the many, many e-mail asking how I made this Chalkboard Easel card.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, this is not my creation, I adapted from by a card shown on Stampin' Connections by a demonstrator named Angie. I have no idea what her measurements were, but I will show you how I made it.
Edited to Add:  I have just been contacted by Angie's upline, Julie. She is a UK demonstrator and I have linked her name to her blog.  Thank you Julie for letting me know.

 Start with a piece of Basic Black cardstock cut 4-1/4" x 11'.  Fold in half.  The first step is to make the legs.  Insert the open end of the cardstock into the paper cutter at the 1/2" mark and cut from the end of the card to the 1-1/2" line.  Turn the cardstock over and repeat for the other leg.

Insert the cardstock into the paper cutter horizontally with the two cuts facing the left.  Line the cardstock up at 1-1/2" and cut from one leg to the other.

The left shows the cut lines with a white pencil outline, the right is what it looks like after you cut.

Frame

  Woodgrain Background stamp, Soft Suede cardstock cut 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" and a Soft Suede ink pad. Ink the stamp and stamp the cardstock.

Cut the cardstock into 1/2" strips.  Cut two vertically FIRST, then two horizontally.

Chalkboard Technique

Stamp the image in either Versamark or White Craft Pad.  Sprinkle with White Embossing Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.

 Using a white washcloth, pick up a little White Craft Ink and smear it in a circular motion over the embossed image.  Start lightly and increase as you get comfortable.  You want it to be nice and blotchy but not polka dotty.  Keep moving all over the chalkboard.

Easter Chalkboard

Easy Events and Delightful Dozen Stamp Set

 Easter Egg banner was made using the small oval punch.  String them together with White Baker's Twine.

Easy Events Stamp Set and a white colored pencil for the border.  Banner was made with the Petite Curly Label Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch for the candle and Boho Blossoms Punch for the Flower.

Inside View

Owl Treat Holder

Thank you for your many e-mails letting me know you liked the Owl Treat Holder we made for my February Stamp Clubs.  I found this idea on Pinterest  by Chiaki Haverstick.

Mr & Mrs. Owl

Supplies needed are: 

115316 Rich Razzleberry Cardstock

127540 Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper

120906 2-1/2" Circle Punch 

127811 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch

119868 1" Circle Punch

119873 3/4" Circle Punch

117193 Small Heart Punch

104294 Sticky Strip

126846 Summer Starfruit Ribbon

105021 White Gel Pen 

127751 Fancy Fan Embossing Folder

113439 Big Shot

and 

candy.

 Cardstock is 2-3/4" x 8-1/2" Score in half at 4-1/4".  Insert into the 2-1/2" Circle Punch almost half way and punch one side at a time.

Designer Series Paper is 2-3/4" x 2". Punch out a little wedge on both sides.

Emboss the front side (or both sides if you want) and add Sticky Strip to the sides, fold in half to seal then embellish with the Designer Series Paper, eyes and nose.  Use the White Gel Pen to highlight the sparkle in their eyes.

Did you notice SHE has eyelashes!  lol!!!

Please order your stampin' supplies HERE.

What Do You Do With Your Empty Brad Containers?

I have so many of these empty embellishment containers that I've been saving for a good idea...and I finally thought of one!

I made Halloween lollipops. *Ü*

 Start with an empty container.  Drill a hole in it and insert a Wilton lollipop stick.  Use the 2-1/2" Circle Punch to cover the back and inside of the container with Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper.

 For the inside, I made little cards using the 2" circle from the Circles #2 die.  Layer with the mummy image and don't forget the NEW self adhesive googlie eye!

 The scallop on the back is the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch.

 Decorate the cover, fill with candy, add the card and wrap them up in a Medium Cello Bag.  Such a cute little gift!!

Monsters & Ghouls

FREE with a $35 online purchase!

Here is another cute ensemble!  This is called Monsters & Ghouls and features products from the new Holiday Mini Catalog.  The step by step instructions and color picture tutorial to create these projects will be e-mailed to you FREE with a $35 order to my online store during August and September.

Place orders HERE. 

 Offer good only through Becky Roberts, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.