Life is Good with Chalkboard Marker by Stacey

Hey there, SRM Stickers fans!

Stacey here with my take on the new Easy Chalkboard Marker!

I stamped the jar from the Jane's Doodles Clear Stamp/Life is Good set over a piece of vellum and asked my new stamping buddy, Heather Campbell, to color in those yummy strawberries.  Thank you, Heather!  The jar, sentiment and berries were adhered over the chalkboard background and topped off with a super cute Reverse Confetti banner.

I stamped the jar from the Jane's Doodles Clear Stamp/Life is Good set over a piece of vellum and asked my new stamping buddy, Heather Campbell, to color in those yummy strawberries.  Thank you, Heather!  The jar, sentiment and berries were adhered over the chalkboard background and topped off with a super cute Reverse Confetti banner.

I had so much fun playing with the new Easy Chalkboard Marker at a fun stamping event this past weekend!  A lucky stamping friend got to win this awesome group of SRM Stickers goodies! 

Thanks so much for stopping by the SRM Stickers Blog!  Have you tried the new chalkboard makers yet?  They're awesome!

Chalkboard To Do List by Christine

I love the versatility of chalkboard!  Christine joining you today to show you how you can make that boring and intimidating To Do list a little more fun by using Chalkboard Markers.

My To Do list is always long but there are always certain things that are top priority and I am also liable to forget.  So I decided to use the new Chalkboard Markers to create a shorter - in your face list that can hang in my kitchen!

I started with an inexpensive wood clipboard.  I then used the Easy Chalkboard Marker and just colored it.  I did two layers to ensure it was thick. I used some letter stickers to trace the "to do" part with Bistro Flurescent Chalk Markers.  You could totally freehand that if you are braver than me :)  I then created lines and boxes using the white fine tip  Bistro Chalk Markers and the 6 mm Bistro White Chalk Marker.  Because I was in a bright and cheery mood when I created this, I doodled some flowers using both the Fine Tip and 6 mm Flourescent Bistro Chalk Markers. I love that depending on my mood, I can change up the doodling or even just leave it plain and simple! Make a mistake or need to change your list?  Just take a damp cloth to remove it!  Super simple and super fun!

Lastly you add your to do's and then enjoy checking them off!  

And here are the fun markers I used on this project.  You can see all of them HERE! 

I can think of a million things to do with these markers!  How about you?

Thanks for joining us today.  Want to WIN some of these markers?  Just leave a comment here on the blog for a chance.  

A Chalkboard Card Set by Tessa

Hi!  It's Tessa Wise with another fun chalkboard inspired project to share today.  I made a fun card set using on of SRM's Jane's Doodles Stamps and decorated an A2 Clear Card Box to match.

Here are the cards... I created them using a simple chalkboard stamping technique.

 

I started by creating four different colored card bases.  I embossed two with embossing folders.  Next, I diecut some journaling cards out of the black polka-dot patterned paper.  I pulled out a white ink pad and a sponge next and swiped the edges and parts of the fronts with the ink.  I splattered each card with white mist and let them dry. 

 

 I used the adorable Little Miss Mia Stamp Set for this set of cards.  Aren't they fun!  I chose one image for each card and stamped them using white pigment ink.  It really does look like a chalkboard!

The sentiments are from the We've Got Your Sticker - Hello Sticker Sheet. I chose the white ones because they look just like chalk on top of the black paper!

Once my images were stamped, I finished building the cards.  I added a bit of patterned paper from Simple Stories I Am 6x6 pad to each one along with some fun Baker's Twine.  These were so quick and fun to make!!

The box had to be just as cute as the cards, right?  Here is a closer look.

I painted it using the Easy Chalkboard Marker in a swiping motion for a messy edged look.  It worked really well, even on the shiny surface of the box.  Once it was dry, I added a bit of washi tape and patterned paper.  I wrapped it with a bit of Buttercream Baker's Twine and finished it with a bow.  Lastly, I pulled out the fine tipped white Bistro Chalk Markers I drew some little doodles and a note:)  I love that you can write anything over the chalkboard surface!

Want to WIN some of these amazing markers?  Just leave a comment here on the blog and you will be in the running!  

Thanks for joining us today!

Chalk Board Message Mug by Cathy A.

Wouldn't it be great to leave little messages when you give someone a coffee or tea?  Well now you can!  Cathy A here today to share a fun vinyl and chalkboard project with you.

Take a plain white mug, preferably with straight rather than tapering sides.  This makes it easier to add the vinyl. Then die cut a piece of black vinyl using Penny Black's A Pocket Full die to create a very fun edge. 

Carefully add the vinyl to the mug making sure that there are no air bubbles as you go around. Your message mug is then ready to use.

Take the White Fine Tip chalk marker and shake before use, pump the nib several times when first use to get the chalk down to the nib and then write or doodle what ever message you want!

You can change the message each day by simply taking a damp cloth and wiping off the current message.  What a great way to personalize the start of each day!  And what a great gift idea!

Here's a look at all the lovely Chalkboard markers now available from SRM!  

What fun and fabulous products these are!  How do I love thee?  

Let me count the ways!  

Chalkboard Markers Yummy Jar by Annette

Welcome to day #2 of SRM's Chalkboard feature.  As we revealed yesterday, SRM has added Chalkboard markers to our line and over the next few weeks our design team will be playing with these incredible products.  

First up is the EASY ChalkBoard Marker.  With this product, you can create a blackboard on just about any surface…. paper, fabric, wood, terra cotta, stretched canvas, glass and the list goes on and on!  Check out this YouTube to see how to use them:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msr9CpNBNcE#t=18

In addition of the EASY Chalkboard Marker, we have a selection of white and fluorescent markers for you to write on this blackboard surface you have created.  How fun is that?  Here's the complete selection of Chalkboard marker products. 

And now let's share with you a yummy project that Annette Allen made with these delicious products!  

Who doesn't love a jar full of candy all decorated with some fun Chalk Board Markers.  On today's projects I am using the EASY extra-wide tip Chalk Board marker and Bistro Chalk Marker Neon Blue and some Twinery Honeydew twine. 

I found these fun wood flags from Jillibean Soup. Just for fun I covered the wood flag with Marvy Uchida EASY Chalk Board Marker, and turned it into a tag. I love how the Chalk Board marker goes so perfectly on wood. Just another way to use these fun markers.  And I love that I don't have to get out chalkboard paint and brush for this job.  No fuss…no muss!

I got this fun jar and added more Marvy Uchida Chalk Board Marker to paper and created a diecut tag to label my jar with the Bistro Chalk Marker Neon Blue. Then wrapped the fun tag with Twinery twine and tied a fun bow. 

A gift for ME. I could not resist a jar full of M&M's.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a SWEET day.

  

Chalkboard "Lucky Us" Vase by Tessa

Surprise, surprise!  We have a very exciting announcement to make today!  SRM has added Chalkboard markers to our line and over the next few weeks our design team will be playing with these incredible products.  

First up is the EASY ChalkBoard Marker.  With this product, you can create a blackboard on just about any surface…. paper, fabric, wood, terra cotta, stretched canvas, glass and the list goes on and on!  Check out this YouTube to see how to use them:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msr9CpNBNcE#t=18

In addition of the EASY Chalkboard Marker, we have a selection of white and fluorescent markers for you to write on the blackboard surfaces you create.  How fun is that?  Here's the complete selection of Chalkboard marker products. 

Now let's take a look at a very special project created by Tessa Buys.  Tessa used her Chalkboard markers on a glass vase to create a vase to match her St. Patrick's Day decorations.  How fun!   Here's Tessa telling us all about her project in her own words….

Nothing makes me happier than a vase of flowers in my living room, even if they are bright green to match my St. Patrick's Day decor. I used the Chalkboard Marker and Bistro Chalk Marker to amp up the "lucky" vibe of my vase: 

The broad tip of the Chalkboard Marker made applying strokes of the paint to the vase easy. Holding the vase from the inside with my left hand, I used my right hand to draw the chalkboard from the bottom of the vase upward. I varied the length of my strokes for interest.

I allowed the chalkboard to dry very well before adding my "lucky us" sentiment with a white Bistro marker.

Even though applying the marker to glass is not quite as user-friendly as other surfaces, it is still so much easier than a bottle of chalkboard paint and a brush. I can't wait to add chalkboard to things like mirrors and picture frames, now! 

I love the results!  So totally fun and festive!

I did some experimenting with the Chalkboard Marker and as I played, I learned a few things. Here are some tips and tricks!

1. Unlike most other surfaces, the marker is not permanent. However, you can still have a lot of fun creating with it, so long as you keep in mind that your design won't stand up to wear and tear over time. My design will easily wash off the glass vase with water and a bit of scrubbing.  It's perfect for seasonal decor or even for a special day!  Windows, mirrors, vases are all candidates for a chalkboard surface!

2. You do not need a second coat, as recommended for other surfaces. Just skip it.

3. You do not need to "prime" or "cure" the chalkboard surface before writing on it, as recommended for other surfaces. Just skip this step. If you like the look of a dusty chalkboard, scribble with regular chalk and then remove with a dry cloth or paper towel.

4. If you want to mask or tape off a section of glass, make sure your tape is really strong and consider the shape of your glass. I tried two different tapes (masking and painter's), but because my vase was round, I had a hard time getting a really good seal with the tape. The chalkboard ink ran underneath the tape and resulted in a feathered edge. If you're more practiced than I am with taping things off, you'll probably be more successful.

5. If you make a mistake while working with your Bistro marker, you probably won't be able to remove the writing like you can on other surfaces without removing some of the chalkboard. If you're nervous, you could lightly draw with a pencil where you want to draw with the Bistro marker.

Strawberry Stamped Card by Michele

Michele here with a fun strawberry card ensemble!  Like most of you, I am ready for spring! I can't control Mother Nature, but I can get a touch of spring in my craft room! I love that SRM Stickers is carrying stamps by Jane's Doodles! They are so cute and I have been having a grand time using them in my projects! I used this adorable stamp set called Life is Good. 

I colored each strawberry with Copics, cut them out, and added a coating of glossy accents.  I stamped the jar, gave it a bit of depth using my Copics again. I added some fun leafy paper, a giant gingham bow, and a scattering of sequins. 

I recently cleaned out my scrap room and came across a few match boxes.  I thought it might be cute to stick a little sweet treat in there to go with the card.  

(Plus I had an extra strawberry....and no one likes wasting a perfectly good strawberry! ;) 

Thanks so much for popping by today!

:)

St. Patrick's Day Purse Treat by Tessa W.

 Isn't giving treats out the best!  Tessa Wise with you today sharing a little treat I made to give out on St. Patrick's Day this year.

These medium sized Clear Purse Boxes are so fun to fill up!  I wanted it to look like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow so I filled it with some gold covered chocolates and Skittles :)  After it was full of goodies, I started decorating the front.  I went with a fun little cluster of green and gold embellishment on the left side of the handle.

I placed a strip of green patterned paper cut into a banner shape first.  Next, I pulled a green label sticker from the Labels By The Dozen/Christmas Sticker Sheet to use as my next layer.  Once it was down, I added some green zig zag sticker stitches from the Sticker Stitches/Christmas Sticker Sheet over the banners.   

I pulled out the Life is Good Stamp Set by Jane's Doodles next, stamping out the tag and heart.  I cut around it and punched a hole through the top.  I tied a bit of Pea Pod Baker's Twine around the top and finished in a bow.  I also added the Good Luck sentiment from the Sentiment/Thinking of You Sticker Sheet.  I added the tag to the purse along with some gold sequins to finish off the look:

Who wouldn't want a rainbow treat for St. Patricks Day? :)

Thanks for joining me today!

-tessa

Reusable Laminated Planner Tags by Lorena

Hello friends! It's Lorena today with a savvy idea for those of you who love the fast growing trend of planners but still would like to keep things simple and easy. SRM's stickers are fantastic for decorating planners. I specially love the Labels by the Dozen, they come in lots of fantastic colors and I'm sure you'll find a color scheme that fits your planner needs :)

I love the freedom using a plain notebook as a planner gives me. Sometimes I may need two pages for a day, and sometimes half a page will do. So this idea will work perfectly with a plain notebook, but is still good for a standard planner with dates and such. So let me show you what I did!

In the pic you can see my brand new reusable planner labels sitting on a plain Moleskine notebook (a lined one). I went with the colorful Labels by the Dozen/Bright Blank. To begin with, I adhered the labels to sturdy cardstock, and then used an alphabet stamp set to stamp the categories I needed. Once the stamping was done, I trimmed the labels and laminated them. See where I'm going?

Now I have a set of laminated labels that I can switch around daily according to my particular needs. The trick is to use a strip of repositionable dry adhesive on the back of the labels. New day, new disposition. I was able to get two labels out of the biggest ones by cutting them in two pieces.

I love how this turned out! If your planner has already a color scheme inside, maybe you'd like to go with Labels by the Dozen/Black & White. They go with everything!

Oh, another idea: you can also use them on a dry erase board, or even adhere some magnet sheet on the back and use them on a magnetic board. Lots of options, really.
Thank you so much for stopping by!!!

Serendipity Stationery Set by Tessa Buys

Hello! Tessa Buys here today with a stationery set designed to send friends some warm and colorful greetings.

I started by creating three cards using the Serendipity line by American Crafts and SRM's Pastel Borders stickers. I used the same template for each card to save time, but alternated the patterned papers for variety. The green "hello beautiful" border sticker made the perfect sentiment.

Next, I filled an SRM glassine bag with color-coordinated sequins. Before I seal a card in an envelope, I like to add the sequins like confetti. I also included three self-adhesive envelope seals punched from left over patterned paper.

Last, I cut a piece of patterned paper to fit the back of an A7 clear card box, mostly just to look pretty and serve as a solid background to the stationery when packaged. I added a pen that I purchased from the dollar bin at Target and now I have a sunny and colorful gift to give to a friend who likes to send happy mail.

I see many more stationery and card sets in my crafty future. SRM's clear card boxes are just the thing to package handmade notes in a special way. Enjoy your day!