Missed the posting deadline last week, so I was determined not to wait until the last minute for my ODBD card. Didn't know how to use the sketch until I pulled out all my ODBD stamps.
When I saw the Bird & Butterfly Labels, this idea came to me. The image is black embossed & cut out with the coordinating Spellbinders Labels 18. Then I sponged on Distress Inks weathered wood, scattered straw & bundled sage using frayed burlap on the edges. 
The sentiment is from Sweet William-small & was black embossed on a white scrap. The rounded end was cut with the same Nestie & the notch was done with scissors. I sponged it with the same blue & brown inks & mounted it with foam tape allowing the center to be slightly raised. The black background was a scrap piece embossed with a Cuttlebug folder & I used my crimper. Everything is adhered to a kraft card with ribbons & Enamel Dots for embellishment. I love being able to make more than spring/summer cards with this stamp set--now I have another Thanksgiving card ready to mail. I'm entering Simon Says Stamp Monday and SSS Wednesday challenges.
Hope you're getting a chance to be crafty this weekend & thanks for taking some time to visit my blog.
So beautiful, Greta! LOVE your focal panel - such gorgeous shading and stamping! The ribbon and bow finish off your card perfectly!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty Great, it's so peaceful, love it!! Hope you are enjoying a nice weekend ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a serene scene you've created within that lovely frame, and it's set off beautifully with the black, kraft and blue combination. Your stamping, shading, and layout: perfect! Gorgeous...and yes, I'm calling it as I see it: winner winner!! Hope you're having a fabulous Saturday!!
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Oh, Greta, it's beautiful! I love the colors and the dramatic sponging you did! Stunning card…and you made it in time! Yay! I just love it, and I'm so glad you joined us again this week for the ODBD Shining the Light challenge…you really shined today! Hugs, Cheryl
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ReplyDeleteYour choice of the powerful, strong and invulnerable Black for your Bg certainly sends a loud statement to the on-looker. How clever of you to soften the effect by adding some warmth with your central image and ribbon, this is a great card.
Smiles:)
Sue
Gotgeous take on the sketch, Greta! Love the color combo, too!
ReplyDeleteA delightful card Greta, Love the way you use different shapes on your cards. They always inspire me.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love that die shape.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Greta. That's one of my favorite stamp sets, and I love the way you have used it!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Greta, great embossed background, a wonderful panel and your image is gorgeous with stunning inking!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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Heather xx
What a beauty, love the shape of the frame stamp! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteThis is so classy with that gorgeous label and the wonderful sponging! The blue ribbon is such a perfect contrast to the dark background!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty & elegant scene!
ReplyDeleteso many incredible details on your card Greta!
ReplyDeleteLove the very "intimate" feeling here
Thank You~
Your inked piece is so striking against the black bg! Love the blue ribbon!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Greta! I love the subtle embossing of the dark background, gives so much depth to your amazing card.
ReplyDeleteWow Greta!! This is absolutely gorgeous!! I just love the elegant scene with you soft pastel sky against the black textured background. What a stunning take on the sketch!! Thanks for joining us at ODBD this week!!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I love that layout and the die you chose is sharp and I love the image too! Great work, friend!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Greta! I love that sponged background. Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Greta! So glad you made it!!
ReplyDeleteOH MY, Greta, this card is simply GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors! Every detail is just perfect!
Beautiful, Greta. The inking is fabulous, I love each detail of it. Perfect take on the sketch. :-)
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