"We do not remember days, we remember moments." Cesare Pavese

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Black and White...

Hi Ya!  Didn't think I would be posting anything for a few days, but then I saw that the challenge over at the Stampin' Sisters In Christ is a challenge to make a black and white or black and cream project.  I went with black and white.  Grace's devotional this week is absolutely fantastic and a definite must read.  I love how she contrasted the negative thoughts that we all have from time to time with the positive, affirming word of God! 



For my card I used another newly acquired Layers of Color stamp:  Silk Moth.   I stamped the image on white cardstock using VersaMark watermark ink, applied black Filigree embossing powder and then heat set it.   The image was then trimmed out and popped up on a piece of white cardstock that I ran through my Big Shot in a Sizzix embossing folder.  To provide a bit more finish I added some black rhinestones to the image, as well as the embossed piece.   I didn't put a sentiment on the card as I just wanted to let the image shine.

Thanks for taking a peek....

Supplies:  Cardstock:  Gina K. black; PTI white; Stamps:  Layers of Color Silk Moth; Ink: VersaMark; Embossing Powder:  Filigree Black; Gems:  Black rhinestones

19 comments:

Anita Rex said...

Wow this card is pretty! I love how you make it stand out in black and white! the butterfly is sooo pretty being the focus!

Tenia Nelson said...

Gorgeous!!!

Becky said...

OH Rosemary...This butterfly is just stunning. Thank you for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ.

craftieodmae said...

such a gorgeous card, I love the black and white!

Brenda said...

Wow Wee! That is the most awesome butterfly ever! And it is absolutely striking in black and white! (And thanks again my friend for my very sweet surprise package!)

Saints Rule! said...

I dearly love a black and white color combo and you have made this one sing Rosemary! Just beautiful!

Dolly Daydreams said...

A beautiful elegant card ! such a gorgeous stamp and so beautifully crafted, I love it.

Marie

Christine said...

It's a perfect combination those colours! I love the embossing en I'm a fan of the butterfly!
Hugs
Christine

Grace said...

OH ROSEMARY!!! Be still my heart!!! You have created such a beautiful card with this gorgeous LOC moth!!! I got it too and can't wait to play with it! LOVE your bg!!! You really rocked the challenge and thanks so much for your kind words.... thanks so much for playing along at SSIC!
hugs,
Grace

Lovely Linda said...

Oh my giddy aunt Rosemary - this is just divine! I love the Silke Moth and seeing it here has inspired me! Gorgeous details with the embossing - your card just shines - Love it! Thank you for playing along with the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge this week - we appreciate your support! {{{hugs}}}
Linda SSIC Design Team

Bonnie said...

This card is just stunning! I love the embossed background with the rhinestone accents and the butterfly is gorgeous! Beautiful!!!

Michelle said...

Holy Moly! So dramatic! So elegant! Totally head over heels for this card!

Elise said...

Wait, so let me get this straight... YOU were inspired RIGHT OUT OF YOUR WEEK OFF, by a challenge to use black and white and inspirational scripture, etc.... That CAN'T be you.... Oh, wait - YES, IT IS! I'm not a BIT surprised... AND I'm SURE glad to see where this took you! POSITIVELY, undeniably GORGEOUS! I'm SO glad you were inspired! {!} xoxo!

MariLynn said...

This is gorgeous!!!

Jan Hunnicutt said...

Wow, this is a gorgeous card! Thanks for the link, their stamps are wonderful :)

Rushd Lady said...

Pretty! My craft supplies take up half our kitchen and cover the table too! :)

Melisa Waldorf said...

WOW!!! NEVER would I have thought that butterfly would have been soooo gorgeous in black and white!! LOVE it!
Meisa LOC DT

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

Oh My, Stunning card Rosemary!!

Greta said...

Oh my goodness--gorgeous!!