A Passion for Papertrey: A Black and White Challenge

Hi Folks!

I've been unusually busy since this challenge began, so I am glad I didn't miss it all together. I LOVE bright colors so this was indeed a challenge for me.  I am happy with the results.

I am also participating in the current Online Card Class:  Clean and Simple 2.  If you haven't checked out these excellent classes, I highly recommend that you do.  I have been inspired and consistently impressed with the designs, video tutorials, and guests.  My card was inspired by Julie Ebersole, one of the designers for Clean and Simple 2.   This link takes you to her blog, but not the actual inspiration card.  You have to be signed up for the class to have access.

So here's my one layer, all black and white, clean and simple card!

I stamped Stitches and Swirls with VersaMark ink onto True Black card stock, and embossed with Filigree White Powder.  "Love You" is from Scripted Sentiments, also heat embossed.  I went in with a white pencil to add a little shading and texture.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Suzanne

A Passion for Papertrey Challenge-Thank You

Hello to all friends of Papertrey Ink around the world!

I am delighted to have the opportunity to join you in a frolic through our Papertrey Ink goodies together and be inspired by each other. I have long been an admirer of Aimes and look forward to getting to know Caryn and Kate through challenges to come this year.

If you are new like me and would like to learn more about this site, CLICK HERE.

 I have two submissions for this challenge so here they are.

This one was also submitted for the Make It Monday #99 Repeats and Rainbows challenge from Nichole Heady.

I have added a wonky view of this card so that you can better appreciate the background.  I can only say that my photography skills are improving...   

 This has become my new favorite impression plate.  I love the simple texture of the vertical stripes.  The reverse side gives the impression of "board and batten", I always think of wainscoting when I use it.  Strangely, when I attempted to confirm the name of the impression plate via the Papertrey Ink web site, I could not find it among the other impression plates.  But it really is there...somewhere.  Let's call it "Stripes".

Supplies:

Card #1-

Card stock:  Winter Wisteria, White

Inks:  Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Blueberry Sky, Winter Wisteria

Stamp Sets:  Heart Prints, Embroidered Blooms

Other:  Martha Stewart Brad, Versamark Ink, Filigree White Embossing Powder

Card #2-

Card Stock:  Ocean Tide, Vintage Cream

Inks:  Ocean Tides, Melon Berry, Sweet Blush

Stamp Set:  Embroidered Blooms

Dies:  Turning A New Leaf, Beautiful Blooms #3

Impression Plate: ???

Once again, I appreciate the opportunity to join a new community of fellow paper crafters.  Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing all of your projects!

Thanks for stopping by,

Suzanne

Make It Monday #99 Repeats and Rainbows -Part II

Since I was unable to submit each of my projects for this challenge from my original post, I am repeating card #2 here.

Supplies:  All Papertrey unless noted
Card Stock:  Hibiscus Burst, White, Raspberry Fizz
Inks:  Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Blueberry Sky, Winter Wisteria
Stamp Sets:  With All My Heart, BB: Super Stripes
Ribbon:  Hibiscus Burst
Other:  Hearts Delight Dies (Memory Box), Rectangles and Scalloped Rectangles Dies(Spellbinders),
            Doodlebug Twine, Glossy Accents, Corner Chomper, Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by, (again!)
Suzanne

Make it Monday #99 Repeats and Rainbows

Hello Friends,  I have returned!

It was a very busy Holiday season which I enjoyed very much.  Time with our family, in-laws, and the incredibly rare white Christmas, made for a very memorable time.  The punctuation mark came Christmas night when the power went out and trees started falling under the weight of ice plus 8" of snow.  We were among the fortunate with a power outage lasting only about 22 hours.  Others in our area were out for days. But that was last year....

Now, I am looking forward to a new year of fresh ideas and many new card projects.  Here are a couple I made for the current Make it Monday challenge,  "Repeats and Rainbows".  You can find all of the details on Nichole's blog.

This one will also be submitted to A Passion For Papertrey "Thank You".

I chose rainbow color scheme #4 for both cards:  Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Blueberry Sky, and Winter Wisteria.   

Happy New Year, Y'all!

Thanks for stopping by,

Suzanne

Thanks:  

Card stock:  Winter Wisteria, White

Inks:  listed above

Stamp sets:  Heart Prints, Embroidered Blooms

Other:  Martha Stewart brad, Corner Chomper

All my Heart:

Card stock:  Hibiscus Burst, White, Raspberry Fizz

Inks:  listed above

Stamp sets:  Background Basics: Super Stripes, With All My Heart

Ribbon:  Hibiscus Burst

Other:  Hearts Delight, (Memory Box Dies), Rectangles, Scalloped Rectangles, (Spellbinders), Doodlebug Twine, Glossy Accents, Corner Chomper, dimensional foam adhesive