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Monday, July 25, 2011

Just because....

Welcome once again - it is good to be here and not think of the temperatures outside... 5 oC at the moment and cloud building again - I retreated to the studio this afternoon and made a card that has been brewing since I saw a certain sketch challenge last night.


I stamped the image from the Layer of Color Love Set in Graphite Black on Curious Metallics Cryogen white paper and embossed it with clear detail embossing powder, and cut and embossed it using a classic rectangle Nestablity and layered it on black cardstock.  


A quick trim of lace and ribbon, a bow and an old pearl button, and four rhinestones finished the main panel.


I mounted this on the base of Neenah Classic Crest Solar White card, which made the other (white) paper look cream!  To finish I embossed a line 5mm in from the edge of the cardstock.

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31 comments:

  1. AliJuly 25, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I really love them! So simple and CUTE!

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  2. ChrissieJuly 25, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    This is just lovely. I love the mix of black and white it's really striking.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  3. ElizabethJuly 25, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Nice!

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  4. SientjeJuly 25, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Lovley card. Funny to see that we both linking or card to exact the same challenge's

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  5. SarahJuly 25, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Gorgeous card! black and White cards always look so stunning!

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  6. Debs MJuly 25, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    love this x

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  7. Jan July 26, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    A great card Maxine xx Jan

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  8. Lovely LindaJuly 26, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Hello Maxine - what a lovely card! I love the elegance of the B&W with the LOC image - you ROCK with your CAS cards! 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

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  9. MaribelJuly 26, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Very, Very beautiful, Regards, Maribel

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  10. BeckyJuly 26, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    What a beautiful CAS card Maxine. Thank you for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ.

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  11. Wendy J.July 26, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Beautiful simple card, Maxine. Love the CAS style! Thank you for joining us for this week's challenge at Our Creative Corner!

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  12. SashaJuly 26, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Lovely monochrome card. Great stamping and cute button and bow!

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  13. MandiJuly 26, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Striking card Maxine, what a super font mix
    Thank you so much
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  14. CarolJuly 26, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Super card, love the button, bow and lace trim. Carol x

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  15. GraceJuly 26, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Hi Maxine! Oh goodness I love this elegant CAS card! Love the little touches you added and the embossing is a wonderful touch!

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  16. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    So pretty, love this LIM card and the black and white elegance. Thanks for coming alongside Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week! We love seeing your work!

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  17. Michelle PearsonJuly 27, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    that was a fun sketch! I love your take ...clean and classic! :)

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  18. Joan ErvinJuly 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Sooo pretty and elegant...love the stamp you used and all the white space!!!

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  19. Amy JohnsonJuly 27, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Such a beautiful and romantic card.

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  20. Dolly DaydreamsJuly 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    What a dynamic card so beUtifully crafted, love the gorgeous black and white

    Marie

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  21. KerryJuly 29, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Love your card, very elegant x

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  22. MariLynnJuly 29, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    WOW! Maxine, this is gorgeous. I love the placement of the rhinestones. The scoring around the edges really makes a stunning frame!!!

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  23. NadineJuly 29, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Gorgeous! I love black and white, but who doesn't, right! Pretty stamp!

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  24. ShirleyJuly 29, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Very pretty, Maxine! Love the black, white, and your design is wonderful too!

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  25. SueJuly 29, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful card. I love black and white cards, they are so striking.

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  26. Jennifer RzasaJuly 29, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Your black and white card is lovely and elegant. So glad you could join us this week at Our Creative Corner!

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  27. Laura Kirste CampbellJuly 30, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Classy and elegant!

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  28. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Clean, simple and completely stunning! Love it. Gill x

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  29. Sharon WheetJuly 31, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I just love the crisp clean simplicity of this card! thank you for playing along with us @ OCC

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  30. KristiiJuly 31, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    What a classy and oh so elegant card!!! I love the colors and the touch of bling!

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  31. KristiiJuly 31, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I forgot to add thanks for joining in the fun at Card Patterns!!

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