Friday, September 4, 2015

FTH Septemper Blog Hop

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop. 
We have a Checks or Plaids theme this month.
Our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!
If you have arrived from From the Heart Stamps blog, you are in the right place, if not why don’t click the link and start from the start, so you don;t miss anything. 
Here is my project, using Back to School Snowman
Paper: Lawn Fawn: Sweater Weather
Other: Button and Twine
Video Tutorial to this Reverse Chalkboard Technique

Now head over to Imke's Blog and leave a message if you haven't already.
Don't want to see you a miss a chance, especially since Faith has been drawing and adding new images to the shop daily!!
Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday September 7th at 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday September 9th.

 I would like to share my card in the following challenges: 
Creative Corner Challenge: Back to School
Frosted Designs
Wags N' Whiskers #161
Cookie Challenge #6

Have a great weekend!
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45 comments :

  1. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Fab card Nazeema! Love how you have made this little fella look like he's on a blackboard :-)

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  2. Dee EarnshawSeptember 4, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    So cute. How did you make the image come out in white? The results are awesome and very inspirational:)

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  3. KathySeptember 4, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    So cool Calypso. Love the white on black, it does look just like a black board. Adorable card!

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  4. TracieSeptember 4, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    So cute. I love the chalkboard look. Such a fun stamp!

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  5. JoSeptember 4, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Calypso, you've totally rocked this hop with an amazing card *claps*
    I wouldn't have thought to use the image this way, and it is perfect!
    Have a great weekend
    Jo xx

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  6. Kelly SchelskeSeptember 4, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Calypso, this is fantastic! I love it!!

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  7. Pink Room Therapy DesignsSeptember 4, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    What a great way to showcase that snowman! Love the blackboard effect!

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  8. Faith S.September 4, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    WOW!!! What a cool idea! You are so creative!

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  9. CynthiaSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Love the chalkboard effect, Nazeem. Great mix of dp!

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  10. JanetSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Love your card!! That snowman sketch on the blackboard is so cute! I know some teachers who would love that image.

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  11. Blue KubeSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    I love how you reversed out the image and type on the blackboard. Very clever! I love the color combo too!

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  12. (AJ) ArtJypsy September 4, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Fun. Love the colors, patterns and the chalk board effect.

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  13. MichelleSeptember 4, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    LOVE the chalkboard effect and the image looks wonderful on there!! And perfect for back to school time :)

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  14. Lyn September 4, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    That was clever!! Did you just print in white or did you do something special - I love it!
    lyn

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  15. IntruderladySeptember 4, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    This is awesome Calypso! Just love the chalkboard. Wondering how you did that as a printer doesn't ever print white. Did you print a negative image? Please do share!

    Hugs,
    Kitty

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  16. Kathy D.September 4, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I agree totally creative and cute. He doesn't even look like a snowman this way. Can you tell us your secret to how this was done? Love it!

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  17. KikaSeptember 4, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    What a great, cute image and topic! I like that chalkboard, super idea! And please, would you tell us your secret how you did it?

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  18. Brenda's Card CornerSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Fabulous card! LOVE the chalkboard and that image is perfect for it! Awesome papers too!

    Brenda G.

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  19. JanRSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Super cute! Any teacher would love it!

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  20. MarshaSeptember 4, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Like the blackboard with a school theme. Lovely BG paper too.

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  21. SarahSeptember 4, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    This is adorable, so cute. Sarah W

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  22. AO CreationsSeptember 4, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at If you give a Crafter a Cookie, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  23. Heather BSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Love the chalkboard effect! What's your secret to getting it on the chalkboard paper?

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  24. UnknownSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Love your paper choice! Great work! Thanks for joining us at Creative Corner Challenges!
    Sara DT

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  25. Megan JSeptember 5, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    Wow! Nazeema, I love how you created the stamp on a blackboard... please share your secret with us, I love how your card turned out lovely background checks too. Have a wonderful weekend...Megan

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  26. Lisa LynnSeptember 5, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    Love the chalkboard look of the stamp. Your card is just adorable.

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  27. ImkeSeptember 5, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Adorable card, Calypso. The chalkboard looks great and a perfect look with this image. A+

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  28. Mel CSeptember 5, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Wonderful card with this cute image, so creative!

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  29. Pat (mspfd)September 5, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Really fun and such a cool idea to use the blackboard technique for the cute Back To School Snowman. Awesome work!

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  30. DonnaSeptember 5, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Awesome card. I will definitely be checking out your tutorial for the backboard technique. Great job!

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  31. KT Fit KittySeptember 5, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Gorgeous card and awesome technique! I really enjoyed your tutorial so I decided to do your blog hop! I might learn some other new techniques! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. CarrieSeptember 5, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Such a cute card! I have this snowman set and will have to try that reverse chalkboard effect. Thanks for sharing that!

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  33. Denise GoeldnerSeptember 5, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Super cute, love the chalkboard effect too xx

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  34. MistiSeptember 6, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I love the chalkboard!!! Fabulous colors!

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  35. SuzeSeptember 6, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Love the chalkboard - it looks so authentic.

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  36. AO CreationsSeptember 6, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Wags N Whiskers, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  37. Rachelle OlaridgeSeptember 6, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Such a adorable and fantastic card design. Love the details.Thanks for your entry in our challenge at Frosted Designs!

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  38. Jennifer ScullSeptember 7, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    just so clever to use the chalkboard technique on this cutie! I love it!

    thanks so much for stopping by my blog, too. your comments were so kind and made me smile! :)

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  39. Deanne SaundersSeptember 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    What a sweet card!! Thanks so much for participating in our IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... challenge!!! Can’t wait to see you participate again in our next challenge!!
    Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  40. SASAYAKI GLITTER STAMPS BY NAZSeptember 7, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    Stunning card. Thank you so much for joining us at Give A Crafter A Cookie Challenge.
    http://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com.au/
    Naz xxx

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  41. Charlene MitchellSeptember 12, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Adorable card and thanks so much for sharing this blackboard tutorial! Great instructions - easy to follow and love the extra tip of using the white pigment ink to look like chalk residue! Fantastic! Saw this from Faith's FTHS newletter

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  42. Charlene MitchellSeptember 12, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Adorable card and thanks so much for sharing this blackboard tutorial! Great instructions - easy to follow and love the extra tip of using the white pigment ink to look like chalk residue! Fantastic! Saw this from Faith's FTHS newletter

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  43. CherishedSeptember 19, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Super cute. Thanks for sharing at frosted designs.

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  44. creationsnzSeptember 20, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Great card, and great tutorial. Nice and clear for a non-techo like me.

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  45. Julie Tucker-WolekSeptember 30, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Love this so much!!!!!!!!! Thanks for playing along with Frosted Designs!!!!!

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