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Stampin' Up Feels Good and Borders Scoring Plate Chalboard Scrapbook

in scrapbook, try it technique, by jangirlstamps, 1:06 PM

The Best Things in Life..... Chalkboard Scrapbook

This is a scrapbook page of my son and his girlfriend. She has brought him alot of happiness, they so fun!!

I used the Chalkboard Technique, and the borders scoring plate. I first tried the Scoring Plate on Core'dinations Pool Party, very difficult to get the scoring nice with that paper. But the regular Pool Party Cardstock, worked great!!

I used the new color Baked Brown Sugar! Oh wow! Very nice brown, easy on the eyes! It will be a favorite. I also used the new Very Vintage Buttons- I just couldn't stand myself!

For the Chalkboard Technique , I "cheated" and did it a couple ways. I used Versamark and then Embossed with White Embossing Powder, and did the same with the hearts. The hearts didn't come out perfect ( and you know how we don't make "mistakes" so made it more of the chalkboard look!....so it worked out! ) :) I made the chalkboard "smudges" using the Embossing Buddy, and used the Sponge and versamark with White Embossing Powder to make the Chalkboard "flakes"

My first attempt at the Chalkboard Technique.

I really like the colors and the design, my son and his girlfriend LOVED it!!

Items used:

Cardstock: Pool Party, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories: Versamark Ink Pad, Borders Scoring Plate, Very Vintage Buttons, Linen Thread, White watercolor pencil

Have a Great Day!

Janet Holmes

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Mother of Pearl Technique

in try it technique, tutorial, by jangirlstamps, 10:30 AM

Try it Technique: Mother of Pearl Tutorial

Here is a card we did in club last night. The technique is called Mother of Pearl. I wanted to try it since it was highlighted in Stampin' Success over a year ago. You know when see something and you think, gotta make that! Well Stampin' Success is one of my favorite perks, as a Stampin' Up demonstrator!! It is a free magazine, jammed packed full of ideas, techniques. When it comes in the mail, literally I read it cover to cover.

Here's how I made it:

Start with Stampin' Up's Glossy Paper
Apply a dime size or smaller dab of Stampin' Up paint, on a plastic plate ( I used Frosty White)
Take a small piece of Saran Wrap wadded up and dab into paint, then dab on Glosssy paper randomly (the shiny side) leaving space between the paint, this will give a variegated look
Use the Brayer to roll on Classic Ink (I used Primrose Petals)
Allow to dry, takes just a couple minutes-dries fast!
Cut out as desired ( I used the Fun Flowers Die)

I am not sure the camera (or the photographer... :) ) picks up on the sheen. It really looks like expensive paper. I absolutley love transforming paper!! It is so pretty. Give it a try! I think it would also make a stunning background, for a card or scrapbook page.