~ Versamark and Chalk Technique ~

Good morning!  Hope you are staying warm!  We had a bit of snow yesterday which made a perfect afternoon to snuggle in and craft!  I am in an experimental phase and pulled an old technique out of my bag of tricks to try!  If you haven't used Versamark and colored chalk together, you are in for some fun.  For this project, I used black card stock, a variety of chalks and a new stamp from North Coast Creations.  Here's the final product.

 You will need a piece of black card stock.  (Navy also works well for this technique...)  I used several shades of pink and purple chalks.  I used cotton balls to gently swirl the color on until I achieved the desired effect.  You may also use make up applicators or cotton swabs for this as well.  I chose my image (shown below) and inked it up with Versamark Embossing ink and stamped it directly on the chalked paper.  When you lift it off, the chalk disappears!  Isn't that fun????  Just what the crafting doctor called for on a dreary day...  :-) 

 

So here is the set I used from North Coast Creations called

Floral Sentiments 2.

 



 

I hope you get a chance to revisit this technique!  It is so easy and fun!  Until next time! 

 

Blessings...

 

Lori

 

 

Additional Supplies

 

Paper - Georgia Pacific, Bazzill

Ink - Versamark

Chalks - Making Memories

Misc. - Corner Rounder

North Coast Creations January Release

Welcome to the North Coast Creations 

January New Releases! 

 

This month we have some LOVELY floral stamps to share!  I just know you will be in the mood to create all of those spring projects just a little bit early!  :-) 

 

And to make this hop even more fun, we will be choosing 2 winners who will receive a $10 gift certificate to the store for stamps just for commenting on our Design Team cards!

 

You have until January 17, 2014 at 10:00PM EST to leave a comment on each of our designers' blog posts.  Our 2 random winners will be announced on the North Coast Creations Blog on January 18, 2014!  Please be sure to check back there to see if you have won.

 

I have a couple of cards to share today.  The first showcases the Floral Sentiments 2 set...

 

 

I stamped the image on Neenah Solar Crest and colored the image with Copics.  After die cutting, I added a soft brown ink to the edges.  I found out after creating the image that it is actually the flower on a castor bean plant.  I thought it looked similar to pussy willow...  so I added white Flower Soft to each blossom...  I think it turned out nicely!  I stamped the sentiment with Rich Cocoa ink on white card stock and die cut it before placing.  Very feminine and airy...  perfect to add to my card stash for the ladies in my life...

 

And here's the image of the stamp set itself...

 

 

I decided to go a bit more dramatic on my second card.  I used the new set Floral Sentiments 3.

 

 

This time I colored the image in deep red tones (R24, R29 & R39) and the stems in rich greens (G24 & G28).  I double matted the image with red and black die cuts and chose a musical DP for my primary background.  I stamped the sentiment (Memento Tuxedo Black) on white CS and hand cut the banner, placing it strategically by the satin bow.  I just love this color combo!  I can't wait to see poppies in my yard this spring! 

 

And here's the stamp set image...

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing a bit of your day!  Don't forget to stop by all of my fellow "Coasters'" blogs.  I promise  you will see some amazing projects!  Hugs and blessings...

 

NCC Blog

 

The Coasters

 

* Dawn * Julie * Lori (YOU ARE HERE) * Sabrina *

*  Amber * Sandee * Lisa

 

Supplies

 

Card 1

 

Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa, Desert Sand, Copics

Paper - Georgia Pacific, Bazzill

 

Card 2

 

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Paper - Bazzill, The Paper Studio, Teresa Collins Stationery Noted

Misc. - Offray Ribbon


Challenges


The Hobby House - Ribbon
Delicious Doodles - #70 - Flowers