Chalky the Snowman
“Chalky” the Snowman was a very merry soul…… Now that I have the song dancing in your head… for those that celebrate Thanksgiving, hope it was grand!
Here in Reno, the temperature has taken a sudden turn south. And I don’t mean south of the border… I mean ccccold. Here’s a picture taken in my yard yesterday morning. The first significant snowfall of the season. Beautiful.
Reno 2013-12-03
Now, back to Chalky. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love the Chalkboard Technique. With just a little Whisper White Craft Ink, a Sponge Dauber or Stamping Sponge, and your favorite stamp you can create something really unique. For Chalky, I also added some hand drawn flourishes with a White Signo Pen.
The Chalkboard Technique in Three Easy Steps!
- Stamp and heat emboss the image with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder on Basic Black card stock
- Smudge Whisper White Craft Ink over the Basic Black Card Stock with a Sponge Dauber or Stamping Sponge.
- Let dry.
A fun technique that packs a log of WOW!
Although the Snow Day Stamp Set comes with everything you need to build Chalky’s face, I chose to use Pearl Basic Jewels for his eyes and mouth. They’re colored with a black permanent marker. Buttons were created with Dazzling Details in Cherry Cobbler and his bow tie is made from a scrap of Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine.
Now that I have a sample, it’s time to head outside and create the real thing! What do you think?
Before you leave, here’s another example of the Chalkboard Technique using the Joyful Christmas Stamp Set.
Joyful Poinsettia
Today’s Featured Items:
- Stamp Set – Snow Day (#131892 Wood Mount, #134387 Clear Mount)
- Craft Ink – Whisper White (#131895)
- Tool – Sponge Daubers (#102892) or Stamping Sponges (#101610)
 Snow Day Stamp Set |
 Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad #101731 |
 #102892 Sponge Daubers |
 #101610 Stamping Sponges |
Thank you for stopping by today to sing
“Chalky the Snowman”
Wild West Rewards
Nuts & Bolts: Stamps (Snow Day); Card Stock (Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Whisper White); Ink (Real Red, VersaMark, Whisper White Craft Ink); Embellishments (Pearls Basic Jewels, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine), Tools (Corner Rounder Punch, Heat Gun & White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber or Stamping Sponge, Stampin’ Trimmer); Adhesives (Mini-Glue Dots, SNAIL, Stampin’ Dimensionals); Non-Stampin’ Up (Black Permanent Marker)
Ray your cards are beautiful! Great job with the chalkboard look… love them and your adorable snowman. Your yard looks beautiful !
Thank you Marybeth!
Adorable card Rae, your snowman is fabulous. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.
Thank you Nina!
You rock the chalkboard technique, Rae! Both of your cards are sensational! Thank you for sharing the wonderful snowy scene with us! Hugs, Darnell
Thank you Darnell.
Both cards are fabulous Rae. I do love Chalky and I also love the way you have used the sentiment to frame him. The poinsettia chalkboard card is wonderful too. Thank you so much for joining us at Merry Monday.
Oh, how cute is chalky?!!! Great stamp set for the chalkboard technique. Love the poinsettia card too. Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday this week.
I LOVE Chalky the Snowman! And, yes, I’m singing it! When I saw this challenge I was wishing I had this stamp set because I thought it would be perfect! And it is! So is the poinsettia! Thanks, Rae, for sharing these with us at Merry Monday!
Bonnie…. funny thing is I had him all done up a couple of weeks ago as prep for a technique class. Same with the Poinsettia. Funny how things happen, eh? Thank you for the comment.
GLAD to see you here–you already know how much I love this little guy!
Both card are fabulous Rae, but I have fallen in love with chalky. Fantastic card. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week.
Chalky is adorable!
Chalky is absolutely precious, Rae! I feel a case comin’ on. Thank you always for the great inspiration!
Love these Rae!!! Gives such great texture the whole chalk-board thing. I cannot believe all the snow!!! I am sitting here in 27DegC heat!!!! (with a big storm rollin’ in!!!)
Rae, this is so cute… I love Chalky!! I haven’t tried the chalkboard technique yet and am anxious to give it a try. How did you get that “smeared chalk” look on the black background, or did I miss that part?
Oh my goodness, this is so cute! I love the expression on his face! You should enter this at the Merry Monday challenge this week….it’s a chalkboard challenge!