Hi there!
Here in Northern Illinois we had a snowy day yesterday. I don’t really like driving when the snow is very wet, and to add more excitement to my day…my car got stuck in the snow in front of my house Agh!
Luckily my neighbor was outside, and she kindly helped me out to remove the snow and ice underneath my car. After a couple of tries I was finally able to put my car in the garage. I thought it was my lack of experience on driving in bad weather conditions, but when another of my neighbors arrived, his car got stuck too!
We all helped him out, and at least now I don’t feel that bad, because this is something that can happen to anyone… Lol.

Anyway, today I created a card with a new technique for me: the chalkboard technique. You probably already know and have mastered this technique…Well, as you will see, not me…Lol. I recently found it here where talented Sharon Harnist created a cute card and she shows the easy steps to follow. My card is far from looking as pretty as Sharon’s card but , this is my first attempt, so I hope with a bit of more practice I can improve it
I used Sweet Heart stamp set, white chalk ink, black, red and kraft cardstocks, twine and a heart shaped gem

Thanks for stopping by
Have a great weekend.












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February 8, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Lea Lawson
Beautiful card…love the chalkboard feel! Great photo too…love it!
February 8, 2013 at 5:07 pm
calamityjane
Marianna, this is great! I have a really hard time with this technique yet too. I like the little “swipes” across the chalkboard…makes it look REAL! Have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for sharing!
February 9, 2013 at 2:15 am
alice wertz
how cute! love the chalkboard effect and the pops red. darling card, Mariana! hope you have a wonderful weekend and stay warm! =)
February 9, 2013 at 7:31 am
~amy~
I love your sweet card…one of my fav techniques…Stay warm!
February 10, 2013 at 9:50 pm
Heidi W
I think you’ve done a good job on this technique….I’ve been scared to try it but I think I’ll be a big girl and give it a go….thanks for sharing!
February 11, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Muffin
This card is awesome, Mariana!
February 15, 2013 at 9:25 am
Magdalene Yeo
Beautiful card!
February 17, 2013 at 1:05 am
Chunyuan
beautiful card. love the inking.
February 17, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Crafty Math Chick
Such a happy sunny card! I love that the letters of some of the words in the set are open so you can color them in, as you did here.
February 17, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Crafty Math Chick
I am already a FB fan and shared the news of the stampede.