Chalkboard Technique

by Beate Johns

Use White craft ink and Chalks to highlight images on dark cardstock.

Supplies

  • White Craft ink

  • Chalks

  • Sponge Daubers, Q-tips™ or other applicator for chalks

  • dark cardstock

  • Swiffer™ towel or other paper towel

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Ink a solid image stamp with white pigment ink and stamp on dark cardstock.

  2. Step 2

    Twist a sponge dauber in the chalk color of choice and dab it over the stamped image.
    I did not wait for the ink to dry.

  3. Step 3

    Continue to add colors to the stamped image until all ink is covered in chalk.

  4. Step 4

    Carefully wipe image with a Swiffer™ towel to remove excess chalk.

  5. Step 5

    Finished card.

    The chalk seems to stick to the ink very well, so a sealant is optional.

Variations

    Basic Chalkboard look
    Use black cardstock for your base for a true chalkboard look.

    Pencils work too!
    Stamp an image in white pigment ink and let dry. Then color over image with colored pencils.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Chalkboard Technique. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

Hi Beate, You have out done yourself again! Really nice. One question is there anything else that I can use in place of a swiffer? like say bounce or a dryer sheet of another brand maybe?? thanks again Val Poulin
valerie Poulin  |  Wed Feb 27, 2008 at 5:20 PM
Valerie,

I would use a soft napkin or paper towel if you don't have a swiffer towel. Dryer sheet won't work. You need something soft to pick up the chalk dust.
Beate  |  Wed Feb 27, 2008 at 6:20 PM
What a beautiful card, Beate! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Jane  |  Wed Feb 27, 2008 at 10:18 PM
This is so awesome!! with such a gorgeous card. I will definately be trying this soon!
wenndy  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 4:20 AM
Beate
This card and technique is fabulous.
Where did you get that tea time paper.
If you can pm here at scs (btexpress)
and let me know that would be great.
Hugs, Barb
Barb Tobias  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 4:53 AM
FAntastic card... the colors are just so vibrant... TFS!
Monika  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 6:31 AM
Finally something to do with that white craft pad I bought
s dixon  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 8:01 AM
That card is so gorgeous. Can't wait to use it with other stamps. You really outdid yourself again.

Peggy Fox
Edwina Fox  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 8:41 AM
Now that's what I m talkin about!! I love it when you guys kick it up a notch!!!!
Shelley  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 9:03 AM
I wonder if a tissue would work instead of a swiffer towel? I can't wait to try this one!!!
Diana  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 3:42 PM
I bought my white stamp pad this evening! I am trying it soon!!! Thanks for the idea - love it!
Frankie  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 6:32 PM
I love your card. I have been using chalks for some time and have never thought about dusting them over wet ink. I am going to have to give it a try. I also loved the entire lay out of your card. I am inspired.
Ronda  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Gorgeous Beate! Love the technique, color palette and layout! You are a supahstar!
Allison  |  Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 7:43 PM
BRILLIANT>>>What is a swifter?
Wendy Hamilton  |  Fri Feb 29, 2008 at 8:21 PM
Wendy,

Swiffer is a brand name for disposable soft cloth towels used for dusting. They are wonderful to clean up extra chalk dust, glitter or Pearl Ex powders.
beate  |  Fri Feb 29, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Just gorgeous! I can't wait to show my group another way to use chalks! TFS~
Sue
Sue McAulay  |  Sat Mar 1, 2008 at 1:05 PM
I've seen this technique before but your card is so fabulous makes me want to use my chalks
angie
angie  |  Sat Mar 1, 2008 at 6:55 PM
It's beautiful. I'm just starting to dabble in card/scrapbooking. I love the skills I'm learning from the tutorials. Thanks
Robbie B  |  Sat Mar 1, 2008 at 6:57 PM
Gorgeous card and what a neat idea. I just tried it with one of my stamps and love it.
Sheryl  |  Sun Mar 2, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Beate- Thanks so much for all of your inspirations. You are ONE of the reasons I LOVE SCS. I love this card, and normally do not like too much dark cs. Please keep it coming!
sandy  |  Sun Mar 2, 2008 at 5:04 PM

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