Hello Chalkboard Card by Lorena

Good morning, friends! Lorena here playing with  the super fun chalkboard markers that SRM carries. They can be used on lots of non porous surfaces... but remember that you can also use them on paper! Today I bring you an easy technique that combines chalkboard markers and stamping. It replicates the look of masking, but without the effort of using a mask. 

First of all, I traced a rectangle in the middle of a stitched die cut panel. That gave me a guide to stamp the flowers and leaves from the Doodle Flowers stamp set. No need to mask, just stamp the whole image.

Once the stamping was done, I went in with the Easy Chalkboard Marker and filled the rectangle I had previously traced. I wanted a whimsical look, so I didn't follow the edges accurately. The marker completely covered the stamped areas I didn't want to show, so I ended up with a perfect floral frame.

Next, I colored the blooms and leaves with watercolor pencils. Remember that with this kind of pencils, the less water you use, the more intense colors you get. When everything was colored, I hand wrote the sentiment in the middle of the chalkboard rectangle using a pencil, and then traced it with the fine tip Bistro Chalk White Marker. I love how bold it looks! Finally, I adhered the focal panel to a card base using foam tape.

That's it from me today! I encourage you to try combining stamping and the chalkboard markers, because the results are fantastic. Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

Clear Container Card Set by Christine

SRM has containers for all your needs! Christine joining you totday and I am going to share with you how I used the clear A2  Card Box to make a personalized card gift set.

I started by decorating my box.  First I used a speech bubble metal die to outline a speech bubble with the Easy Chalkboard Marker and filled the whole area in with the marker creating a little blackboard. I smudged it up with my Bistro Chalk Marker in White to give it that chalkboard feel.  Layered white Punched Pieces in Medium and Large cover up the sentiment on my cards so they don't distract from the outside of the box.  I added a Sentiment/Congratulations sticker to the speech bubble.  A stamped butterfly from the Spring Stamp set was fussy cut and added for some whimsy.

Inside I had five cards that all followed the same format:

I added a line of Sticker Stitches, a sentiment, and three stamped butterflies.  It's very clean and simple but meets the needs of a variety of themes.  

I used the following Sentiment Stickers:

Shine Your Light

Congratulations 

Fall

Winter

Baby

I liked the variety so that the person has cards for several occasions that will work!  The sticker stitches were all from the Black Sticker Stitches.  I love that set, it is a staple in my scrapping stash!  In addition to the Spring Stamp Set I also used a butterfly from the Life is Good stamp set to add a little variety.

I can't wait to share this little stamped and stickered set of cards with a friend!

Personalized Wine Glasses by Cathy A.

Hello!  Cathy A here today with a fun idea for personalization with chalkboard markers.  

Have you ever been to a party and put your glass down only to come back and not know which one is yours? Well I have the solution and it is so quick and easy and because you write the names with a chalk marker you can wipe it off and re-use it.

Using some small Image Craft Metal Circle disks, I cover the rough side with SRM's new EASY Chalkboard Marker.  Give it a couple of coats and let it dry completely between layers.  Once dry, put a layer of white chalkboard over the disk using the 6mm white Bistro marker and let it dry.  Once dry, wipe clean with a damp cloth.  Now you have a permanent blackboard on your disks which you can change when you want to add them to wine glasses for new guests. 

Now use your florescent  and white fine tip markers to add the names of the people of the disks.  Add a pattern around the edge of the disk to embellish. 

If you make a mistake or want to change the name, simply wipe the blackboard disk with a damp cloth. Then put the new name onto the disk.

FYI...To attach the names to the stems of the glasses, use jump rings and a wire spring.  Be sure to remove the backing of the other side of the disk.  

How fun to have a set of these wine glass markers ready for any festive occasion.  Just add the names of your guests and you are good to go! 

Chalkboard Kraft Bag by Cassonda

Hi SRM crafty friends! Cassonda here today to share with you this cute little kraft bag I made using the new Chalkboard Markers. Here's how I did it.

First I punched some 2" circles out of thick cardstock to create astencil. Then I used the Easy Chalkboard Marker to color in the circles on the kraft bag (I placed a small piece of chipboard inside the kraft bag so the black wouldn't soak through.) 

Next I took the Bistro fine tip white chalk marker and some cute Jane's Doodles Stamps (Life is Good and Home Sweet Home) and colored the chalk ink right on the stamp. After the black had dried I stamped the white right on top. This was very easy to do and clean up was a breeze. And who can resist those butterflies and clouds! :)

Last step was to decorate my bag with a SRM Silver Doily and to wrap my kraft bag with some ribbon, a bit of twine, flowers and other other embellies. The Happy Spring sentiment sticker on the 1 1/2" white punched piece is the perfect added touch.

I hope you enjoy and put to use some of these chalkboard markers. You can cover a big surface with the black pen or just a little bit...the choice is up to you.

 

~Cassonda