Say it with…Black

Posted by on April 13, 2012 in Annabelle Stamps | 17 comments

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Happy Friday everyone,

Hope that you had a blessed and relaxing Easter break. This week at AnnaBelle Stamps we have a black challenge for you.

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For some inspiration this week I needed a little help so I went blog surfing to some of my favourite card makers to see if I could get some ideas (I think my mojo has gone on holidays!) I ended up at Laurie Willison’s blog and came across this lovely creation. I took this as my starting point. Thanks Laurie for the inspiration!

I just had to have a little bit of colour in it – hence the tab of red ribbon. I white heat embossed Fanciful Flowers onto black card stock. The gingham background was created using Backgrounds by Design #7.

Supplies

Stamps: AnnaBelle Stamps Fanciful Flowers Stamp set, AnnaBelle Stamps BBD#7 Stamp set

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Versamark Watermark ink

Card:Β Regal Craft Cards – white square textured pre-scored card, AnnaBelle Stamps pre-cut cards (for gingham panel), Plain black card stock

Other Supplies: Spellbinders Labels 2, Cuttlebug, 3D foam adhesive, red saddle stitch ribbon, Zing white embossing powder, heat gun, anti static pillow, black felt pen, Fiskars stamp press

Before I go, Andrea has a little sale happening, but only for today – so go and grab yourself a bargain!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the rest of the DT projects. Their links are on my sidebar.

Until next time,

Marion

About our challenges:
– We post our challenges every Friday at 12:00pm AEST (AEDT during Daylight Savings).
– Each challenge runs for a week, and will close on the Friday 10.00am so that we can announce and showcase our weekly winners prior to the next challenge.
– Each weeks winner will receive our special blinkie to display on their blog and a $10.00 Gift Voucher to spend in store at AnnaBelle Stamps (or something equivalent).
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– For those without a blog you can still play along! Simply uplaod your card to out Stamp Embellish Create social site (you’ll need to join) and add the current challenge ‘tag’ to your photo!
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17 Comments

  1. Your card is gorgeous Marion. Gingham is a favourite of mine and your embossing is clean and crisp – just beautiful. I have to say (a little late) that I absolutely love your new blog look πŸ™‚

  2. Another wonderful design Marion! WOW for the gingham bg and the pop of red is perfect!

  3. I love this Marion! Curves and lines and a splash of red… gorgeous!

  4. GORGEOUS, Marion and the little touch of red looks just right. Love the gingham background too πŸ™‚

  5. It sure doesn’t look like your mojo is gone, Marion. The white on black is sooooo striking! That gingham is perfect! I know I’ve told you this before, but I love the texture of the white cardstock you use (I guess I love everything about the card–ha ha). πŸ™‚

  6. This is awesome Marion! Love your design and that pop of red really sets the card!

  7. Ooh I love that pop of red on this design! I’m a huge fan of Laurie’s work too πŸ™‚
    x

  8. Wow–this is so striking! I love the tiny little bit of red and the elegant white embossing. The gingham is so perfectly stamped, too!

  9. This card is a MAZ ing!!

  10. Gorgeous Marion! I love that beautiful pop of red!

  11. What a sweet card. I love the added “pop” of the red ribbon.

  12. gorgeous b/w card… i really love the little touch of red in the tag.

  13. Simply gorgeous, Marion! LOVE the pop of Red and your gorgeous design, LOVE it!!!

    Take Care,
    Kylie X

  14. Love the ‘off the edge’ stamping of those white flowers. Gorgeous card Marion…Greg pop of red too :0)
    Jenny x

  15. Such a stylish card Marion…….You know I’m a Laurie fan too!

  16. Marion this is gorgeous! I love the embossing! and the pop of red! Thanks for the shout out! πŸ™‚

  17. A gorgeous take on Laurie’s card and so perfect for the challenge! the pop of red is a real winner! πŸ™‚

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