So, when I saw this edition of the {be inspired} challenge, that card sketch jumped right out at me because I'd just bought this nifty graduation stamp and I knew it would be perfect. I mean look, the sketch is covered with grad stuff!
When I got going, I decided to give the oh-so-hot chalkboard technique a go as well. I think I was a little too uniform in my ink sponging, but whatever, It was my first try, and I still lurve it:
Supplies: Colorbox White Frost pigment ink; Stampendous white EP; UNITY diploma cap & gown stamp; We R Memory Keepers washi tape; Wplus9 banner die; brads from stash
To help the chalkboard frame stand out a little more, I matted it with another piece of black cardstock. To make the flag, I carefully lined up thin washi tape on white cardstock so the pattern matched, and then die cut it. The graduated brads came about because it was too nekkid. And now I've used up those first three grey/white shades out of my neverending mini brad stash.
Annnnnnd, since it's been a long time since I played along with Friends with Flair, I saved this for today so I can pop in over there too {waves hello!}
xoxo,
Jessi
love the chalkboard effect!
ReplyDeleteNice Grad Card! I've been looking for ideas cuz my daughter is graduating. One of the better ones i've seen. My top 3!
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Barb Wagar said: this is one of the best grad cards I've seen! Jessi, you ROCKED this sketch challenge with the chalkboard effect! What a fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteLove your chalkboard effect. Very striking grad card.
ReplyDeletelove monochrome cards! very nice chalkboard
ReplyDeletewow great take on the sketch..love your card..
ReplyDeleteLove it! Classy, clean and cute too!
ReplyDeleteI like how you made it with chalkboard technique. Turned out wonderful. Love that stamp!!! :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic card for any graduate! Love the chalkboard technique too!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Lovely CAS card. I like the chalkboard effect.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Looks like you rocked the chalkboard effect to me.
ReplyDeleteGreat card using the chalkboard technique!
ReplyDeletewhat very nice layout!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful graduation card! NICE JOB!
ReplyDeleteYour chalkboard panel looks great to me! Awesome card, and perfect in black and white. And a little bit of grey. ;)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card - love the idea and hey, I think I'm going to scraplift it! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteJessi, what a LOVELY card!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the chalkboard technique.
Very nice card! I have 2 more grad cards to make tonight!
ReplyDeleteGraduations are done here...what a great card! The chalkboard technique looks nice.
ReplyDeleteLove it too. Want to try that technique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Jessi!! Love the chalkboard technique - it's a great graduation card!!
ReplyDeleteLove that stamp they are on my wishlist for sure
ReplyDeleteVery nice chalkboard effect!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love your chalkboard card, Jessi! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteYour card is awesome and you did a greaaaattt job with the technique!
ReplyDeleteA dreamy gradulations card, Jessi! I think you did a t'rific job on the chalkboard technique, which I haven't even tried once yet. It scares me a little, so I find your card inspiring and tank you for that!!
ReplyDeleteYour chalkboard looks just fine to me!! it suits the stamp perfectly. Washi tape is strange stuff... you never can tell how it will look when its on the roll!!
ReplyDeleteJenny x
Great grad cards! Love the first one.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! I like your chalkboard, you can actually read it!! lol
ReplyDeleteThis technique is soo on my 'to try' list and I just haven't had the time lol. LOVE your card Jessi!
ReplyDeleteThe chalkboard effect looks awesome! I haven't tried it yet but you've rocked it! And I love the ombre brads on the washi flag - you definitely cannot have a nekkid flag! LOL!
ReplyDeleteAnd as for those Itty Bittys - they are super sneaky about jumping into your cart. Gotta watch them closely...
I think it looks great! LOVE the sketch!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThis is rockin cool! It's been forever since I have played along with FWF!
ReplyDeleteLove this!