Monday, 2 November 2009

Penny Black challenge

Morning everyone, hope you all had a good weekend. Ours was hectic but very enjoyable and a lovely lunch yesterday with some of our brood.

I have a couple of shared today and in this post it is my entry for this weeks Penny Black challenge which has the theme of 'White on White' but with the option of colouring your image. Tough I thought and threw the idea around for a day or so, then decided to try out a design I have used with colour, but just in the single colour and I think it works OK.

For starters, I probably need to point the direction of the Penny Black stamp 2636 Scroll Pattern which has been stamped on the main card using versamark and detail clear embossing powder, it's not overly obvious in my picture but it is there. I ran the square mat though the Cuttlebug using Swiss Dots folder and the flowers (they are Christmas Roses in my fantasy world) are punched from glitter cardstock as were the centres with brads in the centre - these are a creamy colour, not white but I figured this would take place of the image where colouring was allowed. The leafy scroll was cut from Cricut Joys of the Season and lace and some pins and beads added to embellish.

17 comments:

Juls said...

Hi Brenda,

so so gorgeous! I love White on white it just looks so elegant love the embossed stamping in the background, the other embossed elements and the touches of sparkle!! stunning just love this!!

pinky said...

Brenda I am loving seeing all these cards for the white challenge and yours is no exception, love the fresh look and that lace again with the pins, gorgeous.
Pinky

Lisa said...

Hi Brenda, Gorgeous card! White cards are so elegant. I love this week's PB challenge and will definitely try and make a 'White on White' card this week.

Lisa x

Lynda said...

Wow Brenda I think this is best white on white card I've seen so far. It is truly the most elegant and I really do love it!

Love Lynda xxx

Christine said...

Hi Brenda this is gorgeous am loving the All white theme this year simple stunning & classy love it.

Hugs Christine xx

Lynne K said...

This is beautiful, Brenda. It would make a lovely wedding card too.

tracie said...

Oh wow Brenda this is stunning. love all the gorgeous details... very elegant work hun.
Thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC
hugs
Tracie :)x

Tracy said...

I love the sparkle, and the way you've done the white challenge. simply stunning.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Kath Stewart said...

stunning card brenda and I love your scroll background and those gorgeous flowers......thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC...hugs kath xxxx

Beryl said...

This is really lovely. Love the white and just a touch of colour.
Beryl xx

Sally H said...

Wow! That's lovely! Stunning flowers!

Merry said...

Really lovely...clever use of the stamp.

Christine (All She Crafts) said...

Another beauty! Have always loved the Swiss Dots, but have you seen the Snowflakes folder? I love it! Have asked Janice to put one aside for me to collect next week when they get back from the NEC. Can't wait to see what you do with yours when you get one.. because if you haven't got one yet, I know you will!

Hugs,
Chris xx

Christine (All She Crafts) said...

Ooh, by the way, I forgot to comment on the pretty pins you've tucked in the side there.. What a perfect detail!

Hugs,
Chris xx

debby4000 said...

Oh WOW this is so gorgeous.
luv
Debby

Carol said...

This is so beautiful!

issy said...

Wow! this is stunning, my favourite style of card...

issy