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Friday, January 23, 2009

Black Valentine

I wanted to make a Valentine's Day card that was different and yet elegant, obviously this one will not be for my hubby....... but you know, maybe you could. I got this sketch from off of SCS and changed it up a bit but sticking with SU Always stamp set. I used the black base which is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 and then layered the white with birds n swirls cuttlebug folder- I thought this just made it perfect. The heart is stamped in black on white cardstock and yes- I did cut that darned thing out and then I slightly inked the edges of the card. The black eyelet lace is a MS punch but SU also has this new punch in their new catty! Yahoo! Added a little black and white ribbon- the kindness phrase and tada! What do you think- a success at making it a little different?

Okay- you ladies want a chance at some Blog Candy? Claudia over at Pretty Pressings has some wonderful new Alota stamps! Go and check it out! Once you see her blog you will be back everyday, I want to grow up to be like Claudia- oh wait, she is younger than me I think!

Also check out Paula's new release of stamps and her candy!

Heidi

25 comments:

Nikki Fairbairn said...

This is stunning Heidi and just love the black and white colour scheme, the heart looks gorgeous and I also love the embossing and pretty lace punched edge, Hope you have a great weekend,
Big Hugs, Nikki x

Tammi said...

Wow, so elegant and beautiful!! Love all that embossing and the striking colors. Hugs, Tammi

Wendy Hall said...

What a great card, so different from the normal reds

Anonymous said...

Heidi--I love this Valentine. Black is one of those colors that adds a wonderful touch of elegance. Thanks for the idea of mixing up the traditional red and pink.

Tina said...

Ohhhh wow Heidi that is gorgeous..... i've been looking for that set for ages... it is so so so so lovely....and the card you created using it is so elegant... it really is stunning...i love that lacey edge...beautiful.. Crafty Hugs Tina x

Darlene said...

This is gorgeous!!! You certainly can't go wrong with black & white!! LOVE all the different layers ... perfect!

Susan (peebsmama) said...

Very elegant with the embossing and lacy border.

Pat (mspfd) said...

Gorgeous! This is such an elegant card! Thanks for the blog candy tip!

Ellibelle said...

Wow! This is gorgeous! You added just the right amount of details! Love it!

Kerry said...

Beautiful B&W card! Love the embossing, especially with that heart stamp!

Covered In Crafts said...

Great job. I love it. I dig all things black and white!!

Anjou Krelovich said...

Wow wow wow! Gorgeous! I'd never think of black and white but this is stanning!

Amy Johnson said...

This is absolutely stunning! I love the embossed background, the layout and the color theme. Great job!

Jacquel said...

Beautiful card...love this color combo!!!

Unknown said...

great great card, love it.

Maria said...

Wow, such a pretty card, Heidi!! I love the elegant look to it and the b/w color scheme. It has such a romantic look to it!!

Maria

Anonymous said...

LOVE the black and white together! I have seen so many white cards lately. Will add this to one of my favorites!

Excellent job!

Rach said...

ooo heidi i love this colour combo and what an elegant card. so beautiful. hugs rachxxx

ScrappinGalz said...

Stunning! Love hte black and white and the CB embossing

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

The black and white make an elegant card, Heidi, so well done!

Corie said...

Very pretty -- so elegant

Jennifer Talley said...

This is really pretty! Great job!

MaryR said...

what a beautiful elegant card - the monochromatic black/white is gorgeous

Elizabeth said...

This is so beautiful!

Alison Anderson said...

This is so pretty and chic!!