How things can change in a day. Yesterday we had four inches of snow and today, it is basically all gone as it poured rain all through the night and it is up to 7C (46F) already. Gotta love West Coast snowfalls: here today, gone tomorrow!I had two ideas in mind when I first saw this sketch, one being a focal sentiment and the other a focal floral (try saying that a few times quickly LOL!). As you can see, the focal floral won out. This Penny Black image has been a long time favorite of mine and I never tire of using it. I decided to go with Black, River Rock and Cream because I wanted to stamp the flower image in black, and this lovely colour combination worked like a charm. I used my Nesties for the ovals and had to stamp my main image a few times because it isn't easy to get a good image on linen paper due to the texture it has. However, after really inking up my stamp, attempt number three was successful LOL! I used Itty Bitty Backgrounds for the River Rock panels for a subtle pattern as I didn't want to take away from the main image. Wrapped things up (no pun intended LOL) with some sheer black ribbon and a sentiment.
What's In It?
Stamps: Penny Black, Itty Bitty Backgrounds (SU), Warmest Regards
Paper: Black, River Rock, Cream Linen
Ink: Black
Accessories: Oval and Scalloped Oval Nesties, 5/8" Sheer Black Ribbon, Dimensionals
love this colour combo!! And the ribbon is yummy!! Such a beautiful and serene card :) Just finished the gingerbread houses...the kids always love this activity. My sister from Texas is up for a few days visiting and came in to help. We have gone from -22 to 0!!! It's actually sunny and warm now!! Good, my duty day is Friday!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the layout is fabulous! Great ribbon and placements.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card!!
ReplyDeletemarisa...this is just drop-dead gorgeous! love the pop of the black against the softer colors of the card, the clean and crisp lines, and the addition of the little butterflies!
ReplyDeletethanks for playing along with my sketch for this week...you've done an amazing job! :)
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mercy
Simply stunning! Your color combination is such an elegant, classy one that I adore and the way you've detailed - BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteI think we're hitting a high of 0 today, so it's a good thing you're on the coast with that tropical background or you'd really be freezing here =)
What an uber classy card, Marisa! Love the subtle colors and the oval focal point. So elegant!
ReplyDeleteWOWWWW! Such elegant colors! I just love this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a rich color combo! I totally agree that this sketch needed a big floral image in the middle. I've been leaning in the same direction. Some sketches just "speak," don't they? And that bow, oh gosh, that bow is gorgeous! I need me some sheer ribbon after staring at all of your cards everyday, lol!
ReplyDeleteOne day until vacation! (And I'm totally putting a movie on in my classroom tomorrow... No teaching happening here, lol.)
I wish we had snow.. They are saying maybe an inch here.. Which will shut the town down..Your card is beautiful.. I love River Rock. Probably because back home we have a Rock River..LOL. Great job Marisa.. Have a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS CARD - Marisa!!! Very striking colors and perfect take on the Sketch!!!
ReplyDeleteThe weather is really crazy....I'm ready for summer...LOL...I don't like these cold temps :( !!!
Happy holidays!!! Hugs ~S~
Oh the black and river rock is so classy Marisa! What a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is so elegant! Great sypmathy type card!! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteFab card Marisa, I love the flowerstamp. the colors and the ribbon is perfect. I wish you a happy day... Many thanks for all your comments on SCS! Big hugs Silke
ReplyDeleteWow, love this card. The colour combo is so classic. Beautiful bow.
ReplyDeleteAll over wonderful card.