Hello Stampers ~

It’s finally Friday … and my last day at Frabill.  For those of you who have not heard yet, the company was sold and moved to Illinois.  I chose to build my Stampin’ Up! business.

Today is our fourth installment of our new card parade, and it has a bit of a twist!  A fun and easy technique for you too … White Washing!

Begin with the “Natural Composition Specialty” paper and the Craft White Ink Pad … and a sponge or sponge dauber.  Ink up the sponge with the white craft ink and rub it all over the “Naturals Composition” paper.  Let set for a bit, then with a paper towel, whip the excess ink off the pre-embossed paper… it really makes the pattern on the paper “pop”.

On that note … our card today has a “masculine” look!

Today’s featured stamp set is: CHALK TALK

It’s this technique cool?!  It’s quick and easy, and a bit “manly”.  I saw them doing this technique to antiqued furniture on all those home design shows.  I also saw them do this to update the look of a fireplace!

I thought the “White Wash” technique would go good with a stamp set called “Chalk Talk!”  I also wanted to give it a different flare by using a softer color .  I “aged” the tag a bit by sponging the edges and crumpling (is that a word?) up the cardstock.

I finished the card off by adding the additional hearts … because when your thanking your man, you want to add a little heart ♥

Here is a complete list of supplies:

Stamp Set: CHALK TALK (W-130631 / C-130634)

Chalk Talk Frame Lits (129983) Coordinates with 3 stamp sets!

SAVE 15% WHEN YOU BUNDLE… the stamp set & punch (W-132731 / C-132730)

PUNCHES: Full Heart (119883) and Small Heart (117193)

Cardstocks: Basic Black (121045) Crumb Cake (120953) / Real Red (102482)

“Natural Composition” Specialty Paper (126917)

Ink Pads: Real Read (126949)

BigShot (113439) / NEW … Magnetic Platform (130658) and Framelits listed above

Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

If you need any of the supplies listed, you may shop 24-7 by clicking the link below.

Enjoy your weekend!

Thanks for stopping by.