MACM - Simple Ink + Stamps

For those with high-speed internet, check out the video in higher quality over at YouTube. Just click here and then below the video click on "Watch in high quality."
Anyway, I used some chalk ink on this card. I LOVE chalk inks! They just look... so soft, or something. Just a cool look. I wish I had even more chalk inks to work with.
I also used a Stamp-a-ma-jig like you wouldn't believe! When I started stamping all those dots, I was all, "Hmm... this might take a while," and then I kept going and wanted to kill myself! That's a lot of dots! And just think--what if I'd tried to stamp the ENTIRE front of the card? Crazy! It was almost as bad as working with all those punched circles in my last entry's card. ;)
I also did a bit of individual color on the Happy Birthday stamp. I wasn't sure if the chalk ink would work in this case, but I was happy to note that it did. :)
Before I forget, I created an iTunes iMix for all the songs I've used in videos (including the Holiday ones). If the songs were bought from iTunes or could be found on iTunes, they're on this list. Plus, you can buy all of them at once, or individually. See it here.
Anyhow, on to the video!
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posted on June 23, 2008 10:35 AM by Kristina |
29 Comments posted in Cards, Make a Card Monday technique(s) used: chalk ink, stamp-a-ma-jig |









Have never tried "chalk ink" before ... will have to try it out. Thanks for showing us new ideas & as always, lovely MACM.
Wow, Kristina - this is stunning! I've seen you use Papertrey before - time to try Polka Dot Basics!
I like the card. Wow, mostly SU stuff today! Nice!
Thanks for another great MACM. I think the little strip of green you added last made the card.. It changed the whole look of it. Great Idea.. Thanks have a great day.
Love the card, Kristina! As always, clean and crisp, and fabulous! Thanks!
Love the dots! Even if they did take a long time it was worth it!
LOL, yes, a lot dots! The polka dot basics set from Papertrey Ink would've been helpful here. =)
Thanks for sharing the i-Tunes mix!
Love the polka dots. i usually have a hard time finding ways to use my Little Pieces set...this is a great way to use them! If you don't mind a product suggestion...although you may know this already...AC makes a disappearing ink pen. I use it to make envelope templates so I don't have pencil or pen marks on them. Thanks again.
Sigh....my beloved Little Pieces....gonna miss them to demo! Thanks for another great card!!
Very cute card!! I was wondering what kind of scissors do you use to cut your ribbon?
Thanks in advance!
Super cute card! I'd probably be too lazy to align my dots with the stamp-a-majig! LOL! Too cool about the music on itunes! Can't wait to check it out!
Hi Kristina, Great card as always. PaperTreyInk has a great set called Polka Dot Basics which has several sizes of dots included :)
hi there! love your cards and this was a favorite for sure! :) have a great week. hope your tooth is ok- that was a bummer! kym
wow that was a lot of work to put the dots on but they look so great! and i agree with brooke s that strip of green really made the card.
super cute
thanks nina
Wow! What a great card...
I always thought of doing a simple themed card but didn't know quite how. You did it perfectly!
WOW, Kristina, the high quality video was SO SO clear. I honestly didn't think there would be that much of a difference but it looked fantastic and was well worth the wait.
Hi Kristina! Cute card! And the girls are right.....you totally need Polka Dot Basics from Papertrey so you don't have to stamp all those dots individually next time! LOL! I've used that set a TON! It's great for us 'clean & simple' girls! ;)
Have a goodie!
I like the card Kristina.
I like polka dots a lot.
Eveline.
Another great video!
You got a shout out at Card of the Week.com for Tutorial Tuesday. You can check out the post at http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/06/tutorial-tues-3.html
Wow I would've lost my mind doing all those dots! Wish I had your patience...but the end result is definitely worth it. Darling as always!
LOVE it!
You always give me such great inspiration!
Kristina, I love dots! Great card! I am gonna make one for myself!
Bianca!
great card! it totallly inspired me to make this
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/fionayeoh/CIMG0440.jpg
Kristina,
Love your site and everything you do. How you manage to do it all it amazing to me! I have downloaded a few songs form itunes after hearing them on your site. I didn't see "Gamble Everything For Love" by Ben Lee on your imix. It's one of the ones I really like, along with MIKA.
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Hi Kristina,
Lately I have been getting a message saying "Sorry, this video is no longer available". Is anyone else mentioning this happening? If it's just me I have no idea what to do to correct it. Any suggestions?
This card is so awesomely simple, and I love it!
I watched the video as well, and once again it was really fun to watch :)
Keep up the great work Kristina, I wish there were more hours in a day to check up on your updates!! Oh, and by the way, I LOVE the new look!! Very elegant..
Fantastic card Kristina
Its Thanks to you that I bought my stampamajig and I love it so............urm Thanks lol
Keep up the good work I love your blog
Julie xx
You have inspired me!!!!!!! Kudos to you...and thanks!