Thursday Coffee Break

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Good morning, coffee loving crafty friends! It is Thursday again and it is time to take a little break with me 🙂

Today I am sharing a quick and simple way how to create a chalkboard look on your card with White Pigment Ink and White Embossing Powder.

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Today I also use Latte Love Stamp Set from Papertrey Ink, Fancy Frame Dies from Craftin In The Dessert and Embossing Folder On the Go Die by Tim Holtz.

First, I cut the Black Cardstock in 4.25″ x 5.5″. I put it in my MISTI and added some embossing buddy powder before I stamped the image. Using MISTI, I stamped the stacked cups image with VersaMark watermark ink and added Ranger Super Fine White Embossing Powder, then I heated it up with my Craft Heater.

I die-cut the black cardstock with one of the stitched rectangle die with my Evolution Advanced diecutting machine. And then I stamped and heat embossed the word “Coffee.” I colored the cups using Prismacolors pencils. These pencils are AMAZING on black!

The next step is adding the faux chalk on the cardstock. I picked up white pigment ink with make sponge (you also can use any craft sponge). Then with circular motion I added the ink on the black cardstock. Add as you desire how much white you like on the card.

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I put the panel aside while I embossed the card base with the coffee embossing folder. Then I added the panel on the card with Tombow adhesive. I stamped one more sentiment on the kraft stitched banner die-cut and added it on the top corner with mini stapler.

My card is done. I hope you are inspired today and have a fabulous Thursday!

12 responses to “Thursday Coffee Break”

  1. amytsuruta Avatar
    amytsuruta

    I adore your card Helen!

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    1. Helen Gullett Avatar

      Thank you so much, Amy 🙂

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  2. Kerry Urbatch Avatar

    Love your card- and the chalk board effect! I miss (a little) having a chalk board in my classroom because I always loved seeing that “chalky” color on the wall.

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    1. Helen Gullett Avatar

      Kerry, I grew up and went to school with chalkboard 🙂 I miss it for sure!

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  3. Bad Kitty Avatar
    1. Helen Gullett Avatar

      Thank You so much!

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  4. Cris G. Avatar

    LOVE everything about your card, Helen! It gathers some of my favorites in card making – chalkboard look, the super cute embossing folder and stacked cups image… oh, also love the fun sentiment :)!

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    1. Helen Gullett Avatar

      Thank You, Cris!

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  5. Lisa bzibziak Avatar

    Love it! Very cool card and the cups are so pretty!

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  6. Andreea Raghina Avatar
    Andreea Raghina

    Wow this looks great, Helen! I have not tried yet the chalkboard but you inspired me today. And what lovely colors on the cups, love it 😍👏🏻

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  7. Terri Burson Avatar

    Excellent work Helen. Love this!

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  8. Tee Hall Avatar

    I love the chalkboard background!And the cups are beautiful!

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