Blog Wars – Fluid Chalk Inkpads – Day 2 August 29, 2009

Okay – so I haven’t used my imagination any on day 2: what I’ve done is use my design from Thursday and had fun with completely different colours.  I’ve also used the oatmeal tags rather than the white tags – but that change of base colour hasn’t shown up in the photos.

Left – Amber Clay and Dark Brown with Brown/Cream Stitch ribbon

Middle – Olive Pastel and Deep Green with Evergreen/Cream Stitch ribbon

Right – Blue Lagoon and Dark Brown with Brown/Aqua Stitch ribbon

Techniques and stamps the same as day 1 this week – except instead of ice stickles on the “waves” on the bauble stamps I’ve coloured in the stars with gold gel pen.  I found the Blue Lagoon edging too much of a contrast with the oatmeal card, so I sponged some dark brown fluid chalk on those tags as well.

Don’t you just love the effect of the two-step stamps?  So quick and easy too!  And because the Fluid Chalk inks are quick drying they are the perfect partner for two step stamping.

Blog Wars – Fluid Chalk Inkpads August 27, 2009

I love “Fluid Chalk” ink pads.  There’s a wide range of soft and subtle colours.  These gorgeous inkpads stamp and blend like dye inks, and dry quickly on most surfaces.

Day One – Christmas gift tags in three colourways in “Blossom Pastels”

Left: lavender and dark peony fluid chalk ink pads

Centre: ice blue and Prussian blue fluid chalk ink pads

Right: Lavender and Blue Iris fluid chalk ink pads

All the cards were made with the same tools and techniques.  First I punched a hole with the single hole punch.   I used the star bauble small 2-step stamp,  “To: and From:” mini messages and sponged around the edge of the tag.  I highlighted the design on the bauble with ice stickles.  And the finishing touch is some swirl ribbon.  Its amazing how the lavender ink (on both the right and left tags) looks different depending on the other ink it is paired with on the tag.

A FREE Make and Take Demonstration….. July 27, 2008

……………..was held at my place this afternoon.  The theme was Christmas and featured embossing, chalking and the two-step stamping technique.

The three cards demonstrated today.

I’ll be holding this Make and Take demo again in August or September – check my website www.leoniescraftcorner.com for details – or contact me to host your own FREE Make and Take demo.  You can hold it at your house or mine, at a time and date to suit you.  As the host you will receive a FREEbie or two, and there will be a lucky door prize for your guests.

Its all about having fun with your friends and unleashing your creativity!