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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

14 comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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  8. I luv this, it is soooo gorgeous!

    enjoy *~*

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  9. love the chalk-board effect you achieved with your card

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

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

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

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