August 2005 Idea of the Month

Reverse Chalk Popping

This technique is so easy to do, yet I love the results!

Supplies:  

Stamps of your choice  ( I used C1061 Frightnin' Fun set)

Close To My Heart TM Black and Autumn Terracotta Cardstocks

Close To My Heart TM Black Background/Texture Paper

Close To My Heart Autumn Terracotta, Garden Green, and Black Exclusive Inks TM

Versamark TM Ink Pad

Autumn Chalks

Autumn Harvest Fibers

Autumn Terracotta My Accents TM

Step 1:  Prepare the Cardstock

Chalk popping looks best on dark-colored cardstocks, so, I used black.  Cut your dark cardstock to the desired size.  Using a chalk applicator, cotton swab, etc, rub on various colors of chalk to cover the entire surface.  See photo below:

Step 2: Stamp

Using your stamps and the Versamark TM ink pad, stamp a design onto the cardstock.   As you stamp, the inked stamp will remove the chalk from the paper.  Be sure to clean your stamp each time, before stamping the next image.  Very easy!

Step 3:  Assemble and Embellish

Finish your project and embellish as desired.  I did additional chalking on the pumpkin to add shadows and details. 

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