Fancy Gate Chipboard Card

HiYa!

Tami with you on the Clear Scraps Blog today with a project I'd like to share with you.

Clear Scraps has a bunch of chipboard embellies that you can use on cards, mini albums, scrapbook layouts, home decor and MORE! They come in a variety of themes and styles so it's easy to find just the right thing to set off your design.

I used the Fancy Gate Chipboard Embellishment on this card...

I wanted the gate to have a distressed gray color and thought at first I'd paint it or ink it. But I had a chalk writer out and thought I'd try it on the chipboard. It gave me the exact look I had in mind.

First I rubbed the chalk all over the design, then used my finger to lightly blend and soften the chalk...

 

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I picked out 2 printed papers to use behind the gate. I traced around the design on the backs of the papers. Then cut out the pieces and adhered them to the back of the gate...

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I made a card from cream cardstock and adhered printed papers to the top and bottom of the card, then adhered the gate to the card front...

For the sentiment, I cut a design out of printed paper, then adhered it to the lower right corner of the card...

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In just a few minutes and in just a few steps, I had my card all finished and ready to send!

Clear Scraps Chipboard Embellishments can help you create a special handmade card for any occasion. Snail mail doesn't get used very much, why not make a card and sent it to a friend or family member to let them know you are thinking about them.

Supplies:

Clear Scraps: Fancy Gate Chipboard Embellishment

Other: Simple Stories: Paper, Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry, Dollar Store: Chalk Writer and Cream Cardstock