Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team created projects where “It’s the Sentiment that Counts.” We hope you enjoy and will be inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments! We love hearing from you. At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
During these challenging times it seems more important than ever to reach out to others to let them know you’re thinking of them. Many of my former coworkers, students, and teacher friends could use a little encouragement as they head back to school either virtually or in person. Even though today’s technology has made chalkboards a thing of the past, I wanted to create some fun chalkboard easel cards for teachers or students.
I used In Good Taste Designer Series Paper for these Chalkboard Easel Cards. You could also use the wood grain pattern found in the 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Color Collections or make your own wood grain look with cardstock and the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder for some added texture.
Everyone loves to feel appreciated! I combined sentiments from several different stamp sets for my cards today. *You can see a complete list of products used below. Here’s a close up of each one.
You could use a variety of sentiments for this card! It would be great for a graduation, teacher birthday or retirement, congratulations, welcome new teacher, etc.! I bet you can think of someone to make/send these cards to.
*Tip: Chalkboard Technique – To get the chalkboard look I heat embossed the sentiment using Versamark and white embossing powder. Then I used a sponge to dab some Whisper White Craft Ink on the black around the sentiment. Swirl in a circular motion as if you were erasing a chalkboard.
FYI…I have one of these chalk board easels that I used in my classroom.
Check back tomorrow for the complete tutorial and more ideas!
More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on October 14th when our theme is “Tag, You’re It!” Participants will showcase tags or 3D items that will be great for gifts for any occasion. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft room.
Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop Line-up
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
- Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
- Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen
- Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
- Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Leah O’Brien at Honey Bee Stamping & More!
- Dacia Smith at My Creative Days
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
- Diana Carr at The Secret Life of Paper
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Christine Eck at Dances With Hooves Paper Design
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
- Ann Murray at Murray Stamps INK
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin’ Pink Rose
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
Have a great day! Stay Safe! Stay well!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
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Good Morning Jeanie, THESE ARE THE BEST!
I know all your co-workers miss you every single day.
Have a blessed day!
Thank you Nancy! I loved teaching but I do think I was very fortunate to retire when I did! My teacher friends have so much more to deal with these days!
These are so cute! They would make any teacher smile, and I can think of a few other occasions. Great job.
Thanks Jackie! I wanted to make some that would work for other school workers as well….nurse, secretary, custodians, etc. Everyone has a lot to deal with these days!!!
Super cute chalkboard cards!
Thanks Maryellen! These are really fun to make!!
The chalkboard easel is great. Perfect to send a positive note to virtual students too!
Thanks Ann! I am planning to send one to may daughter who is working on her doctorate virtually! She is doing research and working as a TA so she is juggling a lot! She is amazing…of course I may be a bit biased! LOL
What an awesome gift that will definitely bring a smile. Enjoy your day!
Thanks Hilda! Hope you have a beautiful day too!
Love these cards! I know what I want to make for my teacher friends! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Melinda! I am having so much fun making them and want to make more too!
The are fantastic Jeanie! I love the chalkboard effect tip too. I might have to make some of these for my son’s teacher. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jennifer! I am sure your son’s teacher would love and appreciate it!
Adorable – and oh so perfect for the recipients!
Thanks Chrissy! The more I make the more people I want to make them for!!!
Great cards, Jeanie! Love your inspirational chalk board!
Thanks Su! That chalkboard easel has served lots of purposes over the years!
So much fun.
Thanks Chris!
All of these are wonderful Jeanie. Great idea to use your school chalkboard as inspiration. I haven’t tried this technique but will give it a go soon. Thanks for sharing your talents, I enjoyed the hop.
Thanks Dacia! I always look forward to hop days to see everyone’s creations!
Just adorable and oh so inspiring! I know that anyone would have a super smile seeing this on their desk!!! Super project, again!!!!
Thanks Susan! I remember the one your made for Will years ago! Can’t believe this is the first time I made one! I love these!!!!
Such cute cards Jeanie. I love the easels.
Thanks Melissa! These are so much fun to make and decorate!
Jeanie, I just love these cards! Love the fun fold and the design is just perfect! So creative!! Thanks for being part of the hop this month and I really appreciate your help this morning!
Thanks Debbie! You and I both love fun folds! THis is certainly a quick & easy one and so much fun! Thanks so much for your help this morning too! I learned something new! 🙂
Jeanie, you are so creative. You don’t make cards you create experiences for the recipient, making them feel so special. I like each one more than the last.
Thanks so much Michelle! Your kind words just made my day! I do love what we do!!!
Would love to make these cute cards for my grandchildren but not sure how you make the chalk board.
Lynn, I am posting the tutorial on my blog tomorrow. They are really easy! Check back. I’m sure your grandchildren would love them!
Super cute. As a teacher, I love them and know lots of friends who would too!
Thanks Susan! You will have to make some for your friends! I think they are going to look so cute sitting on a teacher’s desk as a reminder than they are appreciated!!!
Jeanie, these are SUPER! I have just the teachers to give these to. Thank you so much!
These chalkboards are so cute, Jeanie! I had one in my classroom too, although I would be hard pressed to find a picture of that now! Can’t wait to try some for the teacher friends in my life!