You all know how much I love creating chalkboard images and I couldn’t resist doing that again with this fabulous floral image. To turn your image into chalkboard art, simply open with Microsoft Paint. Right click on the image and select “Invert Color.” I fussy cut this image and extra leaves printed in white. Then I layered over some pale pink damask paper by Prima. I used washi tape and a dotty stamp to add some black into the background. I stenciled a chevron pattern with texture paste, then dripped and splashed watercolor randomly. I love the sentiments in this collection and used “Endure” to create a banner. This card can be used for both a wedding or a get well. A tiny Prima flower, some twine, and ribbon finish off the embellishment.
Check out all of the designers in this hop and comment for a chance to win your choice of stamp sets. Up next is Helen's video tutorial. Make sure you visit Gracie’s shop and check out the rest of the collection. And make sure to check back with me on September 15 for my altered composition notebook featuring this beautiful set.
This is very striking, Autumn! I never would have thought to make a chalkboard flower but it turned out great, especially with your pinks. Love it and look forward to checking out Gracie's new designs (though I still haven't had a chance to play with my new stamp set from last month yet). Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love these pretty shades of pink against the black!
ReplyDeleteOooh, that card is gorgeous - the black and pink are quite stunning together - elegant and clever!
ReplyDeleteSo very elegant and unique! Love how you showcased this new stamp set.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card,
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Carla from Utah
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love the chalkboard lily such a fabulous contrast with the background. Fabulous design! Thank you for joining us at Creative Moments.
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loved the striking contrast between black flower n pretty light pink bg !
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning, Autumn!! I love how you've showcased Gracie's stamps!! The chalkboard flower looks amazing!! It contrasts so beautifully against the colors!! Love, love this my friend!! So gorgeous!! Happy September!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
It really is a beautiful flower image and it looks even more beautiful in black and white - love that chalkboard technique! The distressed pink damask paper is lovely in the background too. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteFantastic use of the chalkboard technique, and what an amazing way of using the spotlight technique, Autumn! It's beautiful in black and white, while the rest of your creation is just breathtakingly colorful!
ReplyDeleteStriking card with the black and pale pink! I love the Words of Hope set, and you have showcased it beautifully! And thanks for sharing the Microsoft Paint technique-awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour chalkboard effect is wonderful Autumn! A very pretty card
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details on your lovely card!
ReplyDeleteOh my Autumn! Your card is oh so pretty and screams elegance! Happy September!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully elegant card, Autumn! Love the chalkboard look & the pink!
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome and elegant card!!! Love this set!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! So stylish, love it. Angela x
ReplyDeleteFabulous chalkboard effect and beautiful textured background
ReplyDeleteCarol x
hello autumn! sweet card, luv the design and elements! I am so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!
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Stunning - love the way you have inverted the colours on this Autumn.
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Maxine
Exquisite as always!! I am so far behind in visiting - apologies!! I am in the midst packing for a transcontinental move of 90% of my stuff by year's end.... but I continue to be inspired by your work, and looking forward to some more regular time at the craft table one of these months! Vary intrigued by the digital work - might have made this move a lot easier, lol! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamps Autumn, and I love what you have made with them xx
ReplyDeleteI love how that black flower fits in that card ❤. I have never even thought that I could use black. Thank you for the idea!
ReplyDeleteOh, Autumn, I love every single inch of this fabulous card! Your chalkboard effect turned out brilliantly! It's simply drop dead gorgeous, my friend! Big hugs! Branka xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, elegant and stunning card, Autumn, with all those layers! Love how you invert the color to create the chalkboard look!
ReplyDeleteStunning design Autumn....love the chalk board effect, so creative. The background texture looks fabulous! x
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous! I love what you did with the image. Thank you for joining us at The Paper Shelter. We would love to see you again!
ReplyDelete~ Bonnie DT
Lovely dimensional florals - the black bloom is so dramatic amidst the delicate pinks.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
This is so beautiful. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE this card..saw it on Gracielle's twitter and had to come look see :)
ReplyDeleteLove the striking black floral image against the delicate pink hues . Wonderful
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