Hello! It's Wednesday again, and this week that means another creative chalk technique! For this one, you will need cardstock, a dry-embossing template & stylus, VersaMark ink (or other clear, embossing ink), cotton balls, cotton swabs, or sponges (however you prefer to apply your chalk), and chalk.
The first step is to dry emboss your design into your cardstock. (It's easier to do this if you have a light source behind it so you can see the template under your cardstock. I used a portable light box, but you can also use a sunny window.)
Next, gently run the VersaMark ink pad over the raised parts of your embossed image. The goal is to not get the ink on the un-raised parts, so use a light touch.
Now you can use any number of colors of chalk to make your image "pop". I applied mine with a cotton ball, and used three different colors of yellow & orange.
Again, a light touch is key, so as to avoid as much chalk as you can on the un-raised surface. If you feel the need to erase, a white eraser works great. I did a little erasing around the outside edge of my design.
That's all there is to it! Use the design as is, or cut it out, as I did, and use it on a card or scrapbook page. As with all chalk art, you will want to seal the image with a finishing spray/sealer before using it on your project.
Be sure to come back next week for the third and final installment of "Creative Chalk Techniques"! I created a gorgeous Mother's Day card that I can't wait for you to see!
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