When I saw the theme at Penny Black's challenge this week I could not miss out. I have not had time to enter for a week or two but this one was a must and making this card was sheer indulgence for me and just what I needed as a diversion from all the frenetic activity of the last few weeks.
I just love Penny Black 2695J - Dance, I think the quote is so beautiful and is quite sufficient as the central element of a card. To create this I cut a square template with a Nestie through the Big Shot, stamped all round the edges with Penny Black 2642 Daisy Pattern using versamark and clear embossing powder. I then shaded over with Tim Holtz peeled paint and broken china to reveal the stamping. The quote was then stamped into the centre with versafine black ad detail clear embossing powder and I gently shaded the edges with TH black soot to give a bit of definition.
I could make this type of card all day and they sell very well, but alas there is a need for more versatility in crafting........if I sat inside my comfort zone all the time there would be no challenge involved would there ?
I just love Penny Black 2695J - Dance, I think the quote is so beautiful and is quite sufficient as the central element of a card. To create this I cut a square template with a Nestie through the Big Shot, stamped all round the edges with Penny Black 2642 Daisy Pattern using versamark and clear embossing powder. I then shaded over with Tim Holtz peeled paint and broken china to reveal the stamping. The quote was then stamped into the centre with versafine black ad detail clear embossing powder and I gently shaded the edges with TH black soot to give a bit of definition.
I stamped the daisy pattern down the edge of the card and embossed with JudiKins Malachite embossing powder. The border is punched on a scrap of DP from my stash using Martha Steward embossed scallop. I made three roses from the same DP and black, embossed round the edges before assembling with the same Judikins embossing powder and assembled into a spray with pearls, cord and a stick pin threaded with pearls and beads (all elements available from Spellbound - there is a link on my sidebar).
I could make this type of card all day and they sell very well, but alas there is a need for more versatility in crafting........if I sat inside my comfort zone all the time there would be no challenge involved would there ?
Wow this is stunning, i love everthing about it. sandra x
ReplyDeleteOh WOW stunning cards, love the flowers and added elements.
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Debby
I have always loved this sentiment..love the beautiful soft colours and the inking you have done..and as always your floral detail is done to perfection!! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning Brenda! Love the quote! and the pin is gorgeous. I made a few of those pins last year and now feel the need to make a few more.....
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
Lesley x
Lovely card, Brenda. Very elegant and stylish - love the colours.
ReplyDeleteAmelia
WOW!!! Love the design and the colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous.
debby
I love your card! I too like that saying.
ReplyDeleteWow this is possibly one of the most beautiful and elegant cards I have ever seen! Amazing...
ReplyDeleteSarah x
this is absoloutly stunning i would love to make cards like this wow! - I have emailed you about meeting up seeing as we only live a few minutes from each other. Would you like to have a craft day or afternoon one weekend?
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, the embossing is superb and I love the verse. A perfect creation, I love it.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
Wowzers! It's absolutely over the top!!
ReplyDeleteThe quote is beautiful just as the card is!!!
wow that is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteA stunning flower, bow and pin arrangement and a beautiful verse. It's gorgeous Brenda.
ReplyDeleteLove Lynda xxx
Fabulous card Brenda and so elegant. Nothing like Penny Black for great sayings and verses-I've got quite a few now.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Fliss xxx
Wow, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Brenda. I love it!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteExquisite! Hugs x
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Brenda, and I agree it is a beautiful sentiment. Ive not seen this one before.
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issy
Hi Brenda, this is beautiful, I love the motto, very elegant.
ReplyDeleteHugs Fleur xXx
Ah Brenda this is just stunning and so elegant. It is lovely for a change to see a gorgeous sentiment as opposed to an image.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
Max x
Really elegant, totally stunning!! I mailed you btw =)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, Brenda. It really does the quote justice. (One of my favourite quotes too.) xx
ReplyDeletebeautiful card brenda....love this sentiment and your gorgeous flowers and pin...thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC....hugs kath xxxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Brenda! Great sentiment and I love the beaded pin.
ReplyDeleteClare x
Gorgeous I love it!!!
ReplyDeletequ'elle est jolie j'aime beaucoup
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this card. There's so much detail and all co-ordinates so well,. I'm loving the use of cord instead of leaves. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteBeryl xx
Absolutely Gorgeous, Brenda! Love the colours and your roses are stunning. I think I need some pins to put beads on!
ReplyDeleteEvening Brenda.
ReplyDeleteThere's no problem staying in your comfort zone when you produce such beautiful cards as this one. I love everything about it. That sentiment is just perfect. I nust make a note of it for a scrapbook layout!!
The flower spray and beads are fantastic. You are so talented.
Lisax
It's absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Brenda this is awesome I just love that sentiment and your flower display is totally wonderful
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Lorraine x
This is totally beautiful Brenda!!! Stunning! I love the composition of the lot!!
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Hugs Lina
Hi Brenda
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic and such a gorgeous shade of green.
Love it very much!
Clever clogs!!
Love Jules xx
Hi Brenda, wow stunning card, I love the flower arrangement its gorgeous. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi there Brenda , how you're doing?
ReplyDeletethis is very exquisite I love it and I adore that quote,see you soon love chris xx
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous, love it Brenda!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous Brenda and what a lovely sentiment stamp too
ReplyDeleteLove Sarah XXX
Brenda, absolute gorgeous card! The details and the text are WOW! Hugs Nilla
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful. Loving the colours and design. Wishing you a lovable Valentines.
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Desire
This is so beautiful! I love the detail and the colours. kxx
ReplyDeleteBrenda this is gorgeous!! I also love this PB saying :) Elegant and rich looking!!
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Mary Lou
wonderful colors, wonderful punch, love your card so much Brenda... It´s so elegant!!! Hugs and happy day!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Brenda this is absolutly stunning, & the colours are just fab,
ReplyDeleteBabs x
Hi dear
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I love your cards, cause thet are so smart and rich of details... really precious!!
Yesterday I've got your goodies... thanks so much!! I love it!!! :) Hope I'll be able to post it tonight or tomorrow...
thanks again
Sadia
Drool, drool!! This is absolutely stunning, mrs! Gorgeous card.
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Chris xx
oh.my.GOOMIE.
ReplyDeleteBrenda, seriously, this is just amazingly beautiful! i'd love to know how you did the pin, but all of the elements are just GORGEOUS.
Brenda, love this stamp too! And your card is so amazing!
ReplyDeleteoh brenda these are just stunning,hugs cheryl xxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh Brenda, this is simply gorgeous and extremely elegant. I love that sentiment which I have but in a different script. I really like the unusual colour too.
ReplyDeleteLesley Xx