Thursday, July 26, 2012

CAS-ual Fridays #62: Back in Black


I've got a card today that is unlike anything I've ever made. Lord knows I love me a clean and simple white card base...so when Casual Friday threw down their black card base challenge, I thought I'd join in.

I have owned the same package of Papertrey Ink True Black cardstock since 2010 - that's how often I use black cardstock...pretty much never. 

With today's project, though, I made up for all my neglect of black cardstock and tried out something new.

 
 I used black embossing powder to add texture to this card and I'm loving the way it turned out. 
 
 



 
When I showed this card to Andrew, he told me that it looked like a thank you card that you send someone after they've invited you to the Grammy's...I really don't know where he comes up with this stuff. 

Gotta tell you though - I agree that this would be a great Grammy thank you card...anyone want to invite me to the Grammy's? I'll give you this card if you do!




 

This is one card I'd better keep in my stash - you never know when I'm gonna get that invitation!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Fiskars (Henna Petals), Papertrey Ink (Inside & Out Thank You)
Ink: Ranger Embossing Ink
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (True Black)
Other: Stampendous Black Embossing Powder




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18 comments:

  1. Meredith MacRitchieJuly 26, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    You *rocked* this!!!

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  2. Angie TiemanJuly 26, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    This is stunning! Love that background you created! Andrew sounds hilarious and a lot like my Kent with his "opinions"! lol!

    Thanks for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays this week!

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  3. MichelleJuly 26, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Amber, this is such an elegant card. Not only did you create a beautifully textured, and pretty, card, but you also managed to photograph it (black is tricky!). Fantastic! Good luck with that invitation. ;-)

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  4. GayatriJuly 26, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Wow! Such an elegant card. LOVE the black embossed on black. and a gorgeous simple raised sentiment just finishes it beautifully. LOVE it! Thanks so much for playing along with us @ CAS-ual Fridays:)

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  5. BrendaJuly 26, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    SO elegant!

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  6. Sue AnnJuly 26, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    LOVE~ this could be for a black tie event in NYC too :) BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  7. Tracey McNeelyJuly 26, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Amber this is seriously gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration to try using some black tone on tone. Very elegant.

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  8. Jessica WekenmanJuly 26, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    HaHaHa! Too funny, Andrew! It is a goegeous card! I love the black on black embossing!

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  9. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingJuly 26, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    This came out GREAT! You Go Girl! Smooches... Felicia

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  10. SabrinaJuly 26, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    I absolutely love all your work, but this one demands extra attention! This is strikingly gorgeous!!! I have to chuckle though because I've planned a very similar idea for a card to teach for my Monochromatic Card Series in October. Again, this is gorgeous Amber!!.

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  11. Bethany StellpflugJuly 26, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    very elegant and pretty Amber...loving the black on black!

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  12. jintyoo7July 26, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    And the winner is..........

    You, of course - this is so elegant :)

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  13. Lisa A.July 27, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Beautiful and elegant...simply stunning:)!! Thanks for being a part of the challenge this week at CAS-ual Fridays:)!!

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  14. GabbyJuly 27, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Elegant, fab card! Love the black emb on black. Never tried that but I will now. TFS this great card. :)

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  15. CaroleJuly 27, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    I agree that's a very elegant card. Surprised yourself too;)

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  16. SmritiJuly 27, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    I'm drooling over the card - so sophisticated! Love that stamp too!

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  17. Kathy McJuly 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    SImply stunning, Amber!

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  18. Lola G.July 28, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Oh my – this is so beautiful! I've already looked around online for the stamp set. I like the rest of the images as well!

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