Saturday, October 3, 2015

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Penny Black Saturday Challenge
We have a great theme with lots of options this month at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. We just want to see some kind of embossing along with a Penny Black stamp, die or sticker. I used one of my all-time favorite techniques: emboss resist. The gorgeous Penny Black winter ledge stamp was black embossed & sponged with PTI inks Ocean Tides, Spring Rain, Spring Moss &
Harvest Gold.
Then I brushed on silver Powdered Pearls & wiped with a soft cloth resulting in a lovely shimmer.  After it was mounted to a kraft panel I wrapped on burlap & twill ribbons & tied a bow. I love the font of this very old Penny Black sentiment which I black embossed.  Hope you'll check out the work of my talented teammates & add a card to our gallery. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Also entering Anything Goes at SSS Wednesday & World Cardmaking Day at SSS.
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34 comments:

  1. Dotty JoOctober 3, 2015 at 2:43 AM

    Just having a little catch-up here... And, as always, I'm loving your beautiful cards, Jo x

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  2. Brenda in INOctober 3, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    What a pretty card. I love the soft colors and the shine. The burlap and matching ribbon add to the overall design.

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  3. StellaOctober 3, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    CAS; Chic ans stunning. I love your use of soft colors. And a lobvely combo with the kratft card base Gorgeous!

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  4. NancyOctober 3, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    So pretty Greta! Gorgeous background and lovely soft inking!

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  5. Barb GhigOctober 3, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful blending with your inks and I love the soft color palette! Gorgeous card, Greta!

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  6. KarrenOctober 3, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    This is so soft and pretty! Gorgeous card, Greta.

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  7. Cat CraigOctober 3, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Fabulous card Greta, the ink colors are just lovely.

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  8. RosmarieOctober 3, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Love the serenity of this image!! Gorgeous!!
    Thanks for your nice comment, Greta!
    Rosi x

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  9. RosemaryOctober 3, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    perfectly inked background, greta... gorgeous card!!

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  10. Princess Judy PalmerOctober 3, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    Wow! This is lovely! You can really see and feel the change of seasons in this card.

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  11. MariaOctober 3, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    What a lovely card in pretty colors...love the background! A very serene card...gorgeous, Greta!:-)

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  12. Lisa EltonOctober 3, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    There is a peacefulness to this pretty card Greta, love it!!

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  13. Paper Creations by ShirleyOctober 4, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Very beautiful design, the colours go well with the kraft paper. Happy Sunday, xx ps.. saw your photo over at Darnell's blog, looks like a fun day :)

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  14. BarbOctober 4, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    It's beautiful Greta. It looks really moody with the pearly background. I can understand why it's one of your favourite stamps. It could be coloured in so many different ways. The burlap looks great too. Barbxx




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  15. walchowDesignOctober 4, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Aww....the background colours are so dreamy - love it, Greta!

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  16. jenn shurkusOctober 4, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    beautiful card! i love the blended background! thank you for playing with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

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  17. Kim HegginsOctober 4, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Greta....this is so beautiful! You background inking is stunning, look perfect with your stamped images. Love the touch of burlap! It was so much fun getting to meet you in person. You are so sweet!

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  18. Mona PendletonOctober 4, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Beautiful card Greta! The background looks fantastic! Such a pretty bow!

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  19. NatOctober 4, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    such a perfectly tied ribbon, beautiful card :)

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  20. AnonymousOctober 5, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    This is beautiful Greta!! I love the gradient colors in the BG!! Have a wonderful week my friend!

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  21. alexandra s.m.October 5, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Oh my! It is beautiful Greta!!
    Your background is amazing!!

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  22. ElizabethOctober 6, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful card, Greta. Love the stamps you've chosen and the inky background is gorgeous. Elizabeth xx

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  23. Dawn TOctober 7, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    simply gorgeous Greta That background is stunning.

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  24. Leigh PennerOctober 7, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful!

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  25. cmOctober 7, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    So very gorgeous, Greta....your background is incredibly pretty!
    Hugs~c

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  26. Stamping Smiles DesignsOctober 7, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Gorgeous card! The pretty soft colors palette you chose is so pretty!

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  27. BonnieOctober 7, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    This is such a pretty image and I love it on the darker card with the blue ribbon!

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  28. Kirsty VittetoeOctober 8, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    Oh so pretty!

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  29. SewPaperPaintOctober 10, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    I absolutely love this awesome card!

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  30. Ros CrawfordOctober 11, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Oh this is beautiful!! Pure elegance and wonderful colours!

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  31. Miriam PrantnerOctober 12, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    This is really gorgeous! Love the colors you chose for the background!

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  32. MarthaOctober 14, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    OH, Greta, this is so pretty!
    I love the colors you used.
    Beautifully done!

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  33. Sarah Ashley PoschOctober 18, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    I just love your sponging, the colors and all. I've never seen that sparkle before, but it sure adds a nice touch.

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  34. Carol LOctober 19, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    The technique you used to create this card looks amazing! I love the shimmer you achieved on those delicate branches and the sponged colors look absolutely beautiful!

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