Bloggers Challenge Friday…….Black and white

June 5th, 2008

This weeks bloggers challenge was to make a black and white card. And while I know these can be quite elegant and beautiful, for me it was a big challenge simply because I LOVE color! And when I showed my DH the card finished, either it REALLY stinks or he’s so used to color that he called it “A beautiful funeral card”………………..beautiful funeral! I never thought I would make something to get that reaction!

beautiful-funeral

I used my largest scalloped square nestie to cut out papers from the Angelique Prima collection, from Jacksonbelle. Then I added some Queen & co felt to the top, felt flowers again from the Angelique collection, flowers and brads from gina K and the finally I stamped! I used the large flower from MFT’s “Boho blossoms” and turned the edges so it wasn’t stiff looking and placed 3 glitter dots in the center. White brads in the bottom right hand corner are the final touch.

I have no idea how, who, when or why I would use this card. It’s so not me. I think I might take it apart tomorrow for anything salvagable.

Deets:

Stamps: Boho blossoms - My favorite things
CS: Angelique Prima collection from Jacksonbelle
Accessories: felt flowers from the Angelique prima collection at Jacksonbell, queen & co felt from Jacksonbelle, gina k flowers and brads and glitter dots, white brads.


31 Responses to “Bloggers Challenge Friday…….Black and white”

  1. Kathie Bailey on June 6, 2008 12:04 am

    Gorgeous card Elizebeth! What do husbands know anyway! :-)

  2. Lynn Mercurio on June 6, 2008 1:41 am

    I think it’s an abolutely stunning card and I’m so glad you stepped outside of your comfort zone to create and share it with us! Wonderful!!!

  3. Nikki on June 6, 2008 3:26 am

    This is just stunning Elizabeth. Normally not a fan of black and white but just LOVE it. Hugs, Nikki x

  4. Lisa B. on June 6, 2008 4:07 am

    I listen to my dh’s advice about stamping once and awhile, too. Sometimes he is right and sometimes, well….Your card looks good to me!

  5. Robin on June 6, 2008 5:53 am

    Your card is gorgeous! Don’t take it apart - put it in a small shadow box frame and display it! It’s ART baby!

  6. Mandy Cheshire on June 6, 2008 6:17 am

    This is so beautiful and elegant! I’m sure you could use this card for SO MUCH!!

  7. saraH on June 6, 2008 6:24 am

    I LOVE it! It looks like a card that I could give my grandma. And that’s not a putdown, that’s a compliment. She is a classy woman who LOVES beautiful cards!

  8. Barb Hardeman on June 6, 2008 6:44 am

    Elizabeth you’re being hard on yourself. This card is stunning and elegant. I love that you used to nesties to give your card a shape and the little details on the brads and flowers is amazing. It’s a great card and anyone would be proud to receive it. You might surprise yourself. Great, great job on this challenge.

  9. dougnat on June 6, 2008 7:33 am

    this is totally amazing!

  10. Sheryl on June 6, 2008 7:59 am

    OMG! Do not take this card apart! It’s gorgeous! I love all the details you used!

  11. Ida on June 6, 2008 8:54 am

    Good heavens why would you want to take such a GORGEOUS piece of artwork apart!! - This is so pretty. Great details and it in no way reminds me of a “funeral card.”

  12. beckie carlson on June 6, 2008 10:00 am

    You crack me up. I have thought about taking apart stuff too at times. I think your card is gorgeous. If you can’t think of anything to do with it, send it to me! LOL

  13. Kerry D-C on June 6, 2008 11:14 am

    Do not take this apart! this is a gorgeous card! I will provide my address if needed…LOL!

  14. Connie Babbert on June 6, 2008 11:37 am

    It is a striking card! Very sophisticated! Great job…

  15. Chris Dickinson on June 6, 2008 12:57 pm

    GORGEOUS! Maybe you should auction it off rather than taking it apart! It is absolutely beautiful! TFS!

  16. Amy Caraluzzi on June 6, 2008 2:59 pm

    HOLY MOLY! I’ll just pick my jaw up off the floor now….

  17. Kimberly Gajewski on June 6, 2008 4:47 pm

    It’s stunning Elizebeth, and oh so elegant! Beautifully done! :D

  18. Jeannette on June 6, 2008 5:12 pm

    WOWZA! LOVE this!

  19. Jeannette on June 6, 2008 5:13 pm

    WOWZA! LOVE this!

  20. Vicki on June 6, 2008 7:02 pm

    THUD!!!!! I think I just fell off my Chair!!! WOW that is STUNNING!!!!

    Vicki

  21. Connie Paxman on June 6, 2008 8:08 pm

    Don’t take it apart..that is a masterpiece to be hung on the wall. Breathtaking and very stunning card.
    Connie Paxman

  22. Nikki on June 7, 2008 4:34 am

    This is fantastic! Great job with this challenge…very elegant and love all those extra details! {SMILES}

  23. Sheryl on June 7, 2008 7:18 am

    Wow, your black and white card is spectacular. Love it.

    Connie’s friend in Weyburn
    Sheryl

  24. Lindsey (jacksonbelle) on June 7, 2008 6:50 pm

    OMGOSH!!! This is fantastic!! WOW seriously…I don’t know where to begin but I think this needs to be framed!

  25. dawn k on June 8, 2008 7:25 am

    I love this card. don’t take it apart! it may not be cheery like your other cards, but I think it is very antique and elegant looking. great job!

  26. barbaradondero on June 8, 2008 10:08 am

    Truly a WOW! (Sometimes hubbies have NO taste!) This is amazing!!! Looks like an art piece…this definitely should be framed. I’m thinking it would look spectacular in one of those shaddow box frames. (Maybe set it against a color background.) Please do NOT pull it apart!!

  27. Heather Fullerton on June 8, 2008 4:48 pm

    A fantastic Wow! This card is truly beautiful. The design is great and I love the flower.
    Retired Heather

  28. Beth on June 8, 2008 5:18 pm

    This is fa-bu-lous! I love the way the Boho Blossoms go with the Prima paper! So elegant (not funeral-lol)!

  29. Sandrine VACHON on June 9, 2008 11:23 am

    MAGNIFIQUE

  30. Kisa Peters on June 12, 2008 10:35 pm

    Wow! This is gorgeous! I don’t know how i missed it! SO vintage looking….reminds me of old lace vintage dress my mom has….black on cream!

  31. Donna on July 11, 2008 6:57 pm

    This is simply STUNNING!

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