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Thursday, January 3, 2013

PTI Make It Monday #98


Howdy doody!! I couldn't resist trying out Betsy's chalkboard technique this week. I didn't really expect to have a finished card at the end of my crafty session, but I am excited to show the end result!



 My white gel pen got really gunky while trying to create the border. But I have tried to craft by one of Melissa Phillips' mantras: "the less perfect, the more homey it feels". Having always adored her style so much, I can definitely take her outlook to heart.


I wanted to mimic the look of a coffee shop sign that I often see on the sidewalks in my town's historic district. I have wanted to use this mug from Candy Cane Christmas forever, haha. 

I'm hoping everyone's New Year is starting out wonderfully. I can hardly believe it's already here! It'll take me months to get used to writing out "2013". Sheesh.

Happy crafting everyone! xoxoxo
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14 comments:

  1. Jacquie SouthasJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    WOW - absolutely perfect! Love everything about your card - the chalkboard images and the embellishments are terrific!

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  2. LuanneJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Oh, that cork is just awesome for your hearts!! I thought they were real cookies! Super sweet card!

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  3. Nancy Penir January 4, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    I love, too, that the hearts look like ginger snap cookies! The cup's a winner, and the steam flourish? Brilliant!

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  4. Nicole ParmentierJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Oh, this is so awesome, definitely my favorite sofar!!

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  5. carol (krillsister)January 4, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Great card. Love your layout. Those cork hearts are awesome!

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  6. SanketiJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Such a lovely card..perfect!

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  7. MaureenJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    oh, this is fabulous! I tried this technique too and am posting tomorrow...love the coffee, hearts and sentiment! How fun!

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  8. Marcia HillJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    SO pretty! Love all the different elements you added...a real masterpiece! :0)

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  9. Teresa KlineJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    I luv this, it is soooo gorgeous!

    enjoy *~*

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  10. Sandy AngJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    love the chalk-board effect you achieved with your card

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  11. JoyceJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    What a wonderful chalkboard card. You definitely achieved the look. I love that mug in white, and your cork hearts are the perfect added touch.

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  12. Joni AndayaJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    I love the design you pick on your chalkboard card :)great take on this MIM.

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  13. EmmaJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    This is fantastic! Those cork hearts look just like little cookies :) It's just perfect!

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  14. MichelleJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Stunning use of the chalkboard effect! I definitely want to try this out one day :)

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