Sunday, November 10, 2013

Marks Finest Papers Sneak Peak ~ Chalkboard CHRISTmas Card

Howdy Bloggers -
Welcome to my blog.

Today I am giving you a Sneak Peak at one of the Stamp Sets ~ Calendar that will be released next week with the MFP BLOG Hop. 

The hop will run from Tuesday November 12 - Friday November 15.


Here is a Chalkboard Card I created


 HONORABLE MENTION
                                             November 17, 2012 - Thank for this honor

Recipe 
Chalkboard Tutorial CLICK HERE for Tutorial - I modified this tutorial just a bit by using a scrap piece of Chalkboard Cardstock for the actual chalkboard on this card
Black Cardstock for base of card
Scrap piece of Chalkboard Cardstock - a 4 x 4 piece for the front
Sizzix Wood Grain Embossing folder using scraps of Kraft Cardstock
MFP Calendar Stamps - from the Collection: Snowman and Snowflakes
A variety of Gold Embossing Powders - using a heat gun to emboss
PowderPuff Mocha Mama Chalking ink for the wood grain strips
Burlap
Memory Box Banner Die use to cut the burlap using the Cuttlebug Machine
Merry Christmas Sentiment - Marks Finest Papers Holiday Tag Collection

Don't forget to stop by my blog  
Tuesday through Friday 
November 12 - November 15
for the 
MFP New Stamp Release Blog Hop  
~ See you then! ~ Gail ~ 
  I am linking up to the following Challenges - come and join me!


  Monthly/Bi Monthly Challenges  

Nov 7 - Nov 30 DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY ATG UE 
Nov 1- Nov 30 CHNC Monthly Christmas Extra ATG ~ UE 
Nov 1 - Nov 30 Christmas All Year Round Snow or Snowflakes UE
Nov 1 - Nov 30 Just Be Creative - ATG 1 per day [Nov 10
Nov 1 Nov 30 Beccys Place Holiday - A month of Holiday Cards UE
Nov 10 - Dec 8 Little Blue Button - Christmas at least one image Stamp 4E #1
Nov 9 - Dec 6 Word Play Saturday Snowmen 4E #1


Weekly/Bi-Weekly    

Nov 1 - Nov 14 CASual Friday Heat or Embossing UE
Nov 5 - Nov 11 Love Rubberstamps Challenge ATG UE
Nov 6 - Nov 12 Crafting by Designs ATG UE
Nov 6 - Nov 12 Inky Impressions Dies and Or Punches - Cards  UE
Nov 7- Nov 13 Delightful Challenge All that Glitters 1E
Nov 8 - Nov 14 Sister Act - Cards Only Challenge UE
Nov 8 - Nov 13 Winter Wonderland Weekly Challenge For a Child 3E #
Nov 8 - Nov(not sure)  Just Inspirational Use Glitter   3E #3










Nov 9 - Nov 15 2 Sisters Christmas Sparkle UE
Nov 9 - Nov 15 HIMCR Super Scrap Saturday 3E #2
Nov 10 - Nov 16 Christmas Card Weekly Challenge ATG UE or Use Sketch
Nov 10 - Nov 16 613 Avenue ATG 3E #1
Nov 10 - Nov 17 Amusing Challenge Use Glitter 2E #1 - No digitals
Nov 10 - Nov 22 Challenges 4 Everybody ATG UE
Nov 10 - Nov 16 - Pile it On - Show Us Your Tools - Heat Gun for Heat Embossing - Embossing folder run through the Cuttlebug - Banner Die run through the Cuttlebug





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27 comments:

  1. Sunshine HoneyBeeNovember 10, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Like the chalkboard look in stamping on your card & in the chalkboard shape also.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  2. Sheila HNovember 10, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    The gold embossing is nicely highlighted by the chalkboard cardstock. The images are cute, and I love the burlap. Thanks for sharing with 613 Avenue Create.

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  3. UnknownNovember 10, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Such a great chalkboard card, Gail! I really like the stand! Thanks for sharing at Sister Act this week!
    Hugs-
    Trisha-DT

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  4. downrightcraftyNovember 11, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    This is beautiful, perfect for our theme at the Winter Wonderland. Thank you for joining us
    Hugs Kate
    PS I have candy if you are interested :)

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  5. BeccyNovember 11, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Another awesome chalkboard card! I like that you've been using gold, it stands out beautifully against the black background. Great job Gail.
    Cheers,
    Beccy

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  6. Holly AKA KopyKatNovember 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Love your chalkboard card and the cute snowman image you embossed, fabulous. Thanks for playing with us over at Loves Rubberstamps!!!

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  7. fiona mctiernan walkerNovember 11, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Great card Gail thankyou for joining us in our challenge at challenges 4 everybody good luck fiona dt. x

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  8. Chana MalkahNovember 11, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Creative, Gail, and very nicely conceived and executed! Thanks for dropping this off by our house here at 613 Avenue Create!
    Hugz,
    Chana, Owner

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  9. Dangina MartinezNovember 11, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Fabulous embossing! Thank You so much for joining us this week and sharing your fabulous project with us. Good Luck and Tons of Hugs, Dangina

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  10. CealNovember 12, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Great card, love that technique
    Thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps for our anything goes challenge.

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  11. JingleNovember 12, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    This is quite cute! Thanks so much for joining in the fun over at the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!

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  12. HazelNovember 12, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Lovely card. Thanks for sharing this for CCAYR 'winter wonderland' challenge - hope to see you again soon, Hazel, CCAYR design team - thanks also for adding this for CHNC challenge extra for November x

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  13. Cindye WileNovember 12, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Fabulous!!! Thanks again for joining us at JIC!
    Cindye DT

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  14. EllibelleNovember 12, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Fabulous creation! Love the embossing!
    Thanks so much for playing along in my Snowman word play saturday challenge!

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  15. OlgaNovember 13, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    this is beautiful Gail! Thank you for playing with Little Blue Button Stamps! God luck!

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  16. LynseyNovember 14, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    This is a such a lovely Christmas card! Thanks for entering the Winter Wonderland Challenge this week!
    Hugs Lynsey x P.s I have some candy if you are interested

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  17. Laurie HIMCRNovember 15, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Your is sooooo cute! Thanks for joining us this week at HIMCR!

    Hiding in My Craft Room
    ~Laurie

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  18. Kelly GriglioneNovember 15, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Great card, I love the chalkboard format! So glad you joined the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!

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  19. LenaNovember 15, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Lovely card. I love the way the gold embossing "pops" on the chalkboard paper.
    Thanks for joining in the fun at Hiding in My Craft Room and good luck.
    Lena
    xxx

    Lena’s Creations

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  20. UnknownNovember 15, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Too cute! Love the embossing. Thanks for joining us at himcr!

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  21. My Creative TherapyNovember 16, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    Wow Gail that looks like a real chalkboard!! How awesome :) Thanks for always sharing your talent with us at 613 Avenue Create!

    Hugs,
    Kathi
    Co-Owner

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  22. My Creative TherapyNovember 17, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Hi Gail it's Kathi the Co-Owner at 613 Avenue Create and I wanted to let you know that I chose your card as an Honorable Mention this week! Congratulations and stop by to pick up your badge!
    Kathi

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  23. kReNNovember 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Wooooohoooooo! Honorable Mention at 613 Avenue. Way to go!

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  24. K ClarkNovember 17, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Beautiful Thanks for join us at pile it on. We have started a new challenge today. Hope to see you back this week! Kimberly dt

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  25. ChrisNovember 17, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Love the gold vs white on your real life chalkboard! :) Thanks for joining me over at my Amusing Challenge! So glad you did!

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  26. Mrs A.November 24, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    The gold really shows against the chalkboard. Great effect. Thank you for joining in at Crafty Hazelnuts Extra this month. Hugs Mrs A. (GDT).

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  27. BeckieNovember 26, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Great job! Thanks for playing along at Little Blue Button Stamps.

    Be blessed, Beckie

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