Although I still have some colouring homework to finish & experiments/testing I want to do I've been missing entering the Penny Black Weekly Reader Challenge. So, feeling rather out of practice (my last entry was in April) here goes.......
front of card
close-up showing embossed image & background
angled photo to show dimension of image panel
created using foam pads for mounting
close-up showing glittering of main image
inside of card
close-up showing tone on tone stamping
& paper pierced scallops
I have tried stamping a one layer card - not for me as that little scamp of a Perfectionist Imp perches on my shoulder muttering into my ear & I become more anxious & tenser as the days go by with nothing to show but inky fingers & a bin full of rubbish. Seeing the inspirational samples by the Penny Black Design Team made me realize that I could actually have some layering & dimension incorporating some favourite details (distressed edges & paper piercing) & my card would still qualify as Clean And Simple.
Recipe
Stamps Penny Black 30-068 trims (image & background) &30-067 to you (sentiment).
Inks VersaMark watermark stamp pad with Stampendous Detail white Embossing Powder (stamping on card front) VersaFine Vintage Sepia (stamping inside card), Vintage Photo Distress Ink (distressing some cardstock edges).
Colouring Ice Stickles Glitter Glue (Crystal Ice).
Cardstock Craft UK Limited (card blank), an assortment of browns & whites in various textures from stash.
Punches EK Success (corner rounder), Woodware (circles & scalloped circles).
Challenges Entered
Penny Black Weekly Reader Challenge - Simple Stamping
Rainbow Lady's Challenge 180 - Cards for Men (the colours & CAS design make this suitable for a man)
22 comments:
Lovely to see you back in craft land! I wondered where you had disappeared to! I too have Blogger telling me I am not following anyone but it sometimes sorts itself out if I refresh the page, but not always! Great card by the way!
Sandra
Ooh I was thinking about you yesterday and up you pop lol. I've just had to refresh my page too as it said I wasn't following anyone. What a lovely card, the glitter is fab and the paper piercing really makes the shape stand out. Take Care Debs xx
Glad you've got settled in your craft room. What a gorgeous card Paula, I love the colours and sparkle but the delicate paper piercing is a perfect finishing touch
Claire xx
Girl !!!!!!!!! This is just gorgeous !!! I so love it and all that glitter. Gorgeous job dear and so nice to see you playing. Big Hugs
Oh, lovely to see a card from you Paula and it's beautiful! Believe it or not I've never done any paper piercing but it's really effective. I love that unusual PB image too. Lovely altogether.
I'm glad it's not just me that Blogger is playing up for again. I think I'm okay with the blogs I'm following but my own followers keep going up and down like a yoyo. I'm currently 2 down on last week and I still hate the way photos come up now when you click on them. I don't mind the black background or the gallery format but I used to be able to click and click again on photos to get a real 'in your face' zoom so I could see all the little details. I've actually been on a couple tonight where the gallery pic has been smaller than the blog post pic. Extremely disappointing and no explanation as to why they do these things.
Hugs
Lesley Xx
Good to see you are back into making cards in your lovely organised craft room and that the decorating upheaval is over. This is an elegant card and I like the colours you've chosen. I struggle with one layer cards too so you aren't alone in this.
I love the touch of sparkle Paula, and the pricking you added to the scallop circles (must try to remember to try this) - altogether a fabulous card. Great to see you organised and back to crafting - I am still in the midst of the builders here!
hugs, annie x
hi huni so glad to see you back you have been really missed alot i really love this card the colours are great and i am in love with the decorative stamp across the page and the gems on your snowflake look fab too can't wait to see more and i hope all is ok at yours with all the work you have been doing you busy bumble you take care
hugs
Lorraine xx
Yes I agree a great manly card. Thanks for sharing
Love Cynthia x
Paula (PEP) I love how you tied in all the circular feautures and used them to create terrific movement around the card. The inside is fabulously designed too!
A lovely idea, Paula. for joining us at Rainbow Lady.
Hi Paula - great to see you back in Blogland!! And with such a lovely card too - a simple and elegant design, which as there's no sentiment could be used for any number of occasions. I do like the stamp.
As for Blogger - I know what you mean - tends to vary from day to day, but mostly it's okay.
Take care, Deborah xx
Hi Paula, I'm really pleased to read that your carpets are laid and that you are now back to crafting. I love your card, the layers are just great and I really like that snowflake image. The paper piercing is the perfect finishing touch. Are you going to enter it into Glenda's White Christmas Challenge?
Jackie x
Great card, thanks for sharing at Rainbow Lady's Challenge this week. Elizabeth x
What a fabulous card. I love the little touch of Glitter. Your attention to detail is outstanding and the paper piercing looks super with the scalloped circle and main image. Rounding off one corner of the background brings the whole thing together perfectly.
Welcome back, we have missed you.
love all the shapes and movement you've got here Paula, and all the more effective on the simple colour pallette
Debz
x
amazing and weldone.
i am very pleased to view this post, you have very deeply explained each detail and angle which shows you are a good presentor.
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Nice to see you back in action Paula!!
(yes, I know I am unfashionably late..I am playing catch up yet again)
A fabulous card Paula, striking with it's simplicity and very eye catching.
The colours and embossing are perfect, a truly beautiful creation.
Hugs Elaine xx
welcome back, friend!! i know what you mean about those following problems...sometimes it looks as if i am following no one...so frustrating!
i think you card is lovely...loving that snowflake look...the embossing looks almost like stitching...so pretty! and the chocolate and white combo is beautiful for the holidays!!
so glad to hear your excitement is building a little for Christmas. i still need to decorate...i haven't been in decorating mode yet this year, which is weird for me...but i'm still happy to hear the christmas music around the stores and on the radio...i think that always makes me feel cozy and ready for the holidays:)...
the other day i was thinking about Christ being the center of our Christmas-- and how easy it is to lose focus of that. it is nice to know that there are still places we find Him...even a scripture reference on a stamp!! it's such a blessed time of year...to know God loves us THAT much...to send His Son!
hugs to you my friend...Happy Holidays...and thanks for your sweet and kind encouragement each day.
Wooo! So great to see you back my friend! :)
And you are back with a brilliant card. I love the elegant and stylish simplicity of this, and fabulous colours. I know what you mean about stamping straight onto a card. I cant be doing with it, so I dont!! lol :)
Glad you have finally, eventually emerged from all the dust and chaos and found time to create too. We have missed ya! ;)
Thanks also for all your lovely comments on my blog, I kept checking back often waiting for your return.
Have a smashing day!
hugs
xxalisonxx
so glad to hear you are getting back in the swing paula...gorgeous card and I love the pricking around the edge...hugs kath xxx
Omg it made me want Orio cookies yummy colours xxx
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