My interest was piqued by this week's challenge at Crazy4Challenges. Cindy has challenged us to make the colours on our card pop by adding black cardstock.
I've made a fun, simple card using Stampin' Up!'s new Pedal Presents stamp set. It's a while since I played with my coloured embossing powders from Stampin' Up! - so that was my starting point. I've embossed the bicycle in Tempting Turquoise, and the little hearts in the basket with Melon Mambo embossing powder. A few polka dots and scallops later, and this was the result:
Stamps: Pedal Presents; Heard From the Heart; Dot, Dot, Dot
Card: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark inkpad, Tempting Turquoise stampin' pad
Other: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Melon Mambo dotted scallop ribbon, Brights buttons, White baker's twine, Tempting Turquoise and Melon Mambo embossing powders, Basic Rhinestone, Itty Bitty shapes punch, Adorning Accents edgelits die and embossing folder, mini glue dots
Oh wow! The embossing does really 'pop' on the black card stock. I love all the added detail and the beautiful bright colours. The twine looks so cute through the 'button wheels'. I have just got this stamp set. Can't wait to have a play. TFS.
ReplyDeleteWow it really does pop on the black. Loving that twine you've threaded through your button wheels. Awesome card!
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Gorgeous pop of colour on the black Christine and gonna get my coloured embossing powder out now!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long while since I used coloured embossing powder, I had forgotten just how good it looks. I love this card Christine, especially the turquoise text on the cream cardstock.
ReplyDeleteIt most definitly "pops" on the black, gorgeous use of colour Christine..love it!
ReplyDeletegorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteThe way the colours pop on your black background is fabulous Christine! Love the button & twine embellies you have added, all your sweet little "dotty" details & the fabulous choice of colour. Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteWow this bike certainly does pop Christine - love it! I've left an award for you on my blog (coz I think you're an amazing crafter) - pop over and check it out!
ReplyDeleteThey really do pop!!! What a little cutie! Interesting use of Black ... but works so well! Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, love the tempting turquise on this card and the buttons are a great emblishment. Kindest regards Meighan
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