Welcome to the hop! So, did you learn some new stamping tricks with us? I can't wait to try out some new ones and rediscover some I had forgotten about!
My stamping technique is chalk popping. Very old school, but fun to do!
You will need: Chalk (I LOVE Pebbles Inc...great chalk...excellent storage...best applicator ever), versamark, paper and stamps.
First I decide on my card design. I love this unexpected circle in the middle, so I used my circle cutter to cut it out. Then I used a pencil to trace around it so I could see where I was going to adhere my stamped image later.
Using Versamark Ink, stamp your image. Don't be shy! It is clear ink, but you will be able to see it.
Now take your chalk applicator (a q-tip will work, too) and get chalk on it. "Pop" the chalk up and down on the stamped image. I love using different colors, just like I would for coloring with Copics. The chalk adheres to the versamark and even shades the paper that does not have the versamark. Gently blow on your paper to remove any extra chalk.
This technique gives a great soft, watercolor like effect on your card.
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10 comments:
My chalks lie neglected at the bottom of my drawers - must dig them out and try this beautiful technique.
another great technique - I don't use my chalks very often, so that's another 'to do' for me. tfs.
Very pretty technique!! Thanks for sharing!
what a fun technique! thanks for sharing!
I've never tried chalks, this looks fun.
Love the name - I was trying to work out that balloon clue, but had no joy! Great idea and great tutorial!
Great technique! I have done this before, but kind of forgot about it, thanks for the reminder!!
Great idea! I had forgotten about using chalks, too.
My chalks are neglected too. Thanks for inspiring me to dig them out with your pretty work.
I love how the effect turned out so soft and pretty!
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