Simply Shocked

Here I am again with a CAS card featuring this "Positive Attitude Greeting" from DRS Designs:

My overall design was inspired by Job notices that pop up as new graduates enter the workforce this time of year. I cut the tabs on the bottom with scissors,  but the dashed line is cut with a die. I had some fun with staples on the top, and backed it with kraft cardstock.

The shocked secretary is from Clear Art Stamps, and is stamped, like the sentiment, with a blue dye ink. The grid (Viva Las VagaStamps) is stamped in Tumbled Glass distress ink.

This is about as CAS as I get!

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Chalkboard Wisdom

I've been very lucky with winning challenges recently, including a gift certificate from DRS Designs. I got such a kick out of their "Positive Attitude Greeting" and am having tons of fun inking it up! I matched it with one of my favorite rubber stamps by Rogue Redhead Designs.

I always have fun with the inherent messiness of the Chalkboard Technique; I heat-embossed the stamps in white & added detail with a white gen pen.

I made the frame with some Popsicle sticks from desserts past; I trimmed them with a razor blade & scissors, and stained them with Vintage Photo distress ink. The little screws on the top corners (V's Sweet Ideas) were heat embossed in silver. The ribbon is from my stash. The backing paper is a slate blue cardstock.

Inspiration/Challenges:

Lessology Challenge #58: Chalkboard + Upcycled item (Popsicle sticks)
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Emboss It

Update: This made the Top 3 for Lessology #58!

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