Morning and I have a card made which I followed a sketch challenge and using some new papers BUT I'm not totally happy with the result, I backed the papers on black thinking the colours would pop but I think it's had the opposite effect and dulled them down-I should have stuck with white!!! The paper is from a box full of papers from Crafters Companion which were a bargain on a FB decluttering page. The frame dies are from Crafters Companion too had those a while, the stamped sentiment is a Stampin Up one.
PLEASE NOTE IF ANY CHALLENGES HAVE DIGIS FOR PRIZES-I AM JUST PLAYING FOR FUN AND SUPPORT AS I HAVE NO PRINTER
Challenges-----
sweet sketch Wednesday2-sketch 295------------TOP 5
creative fingers-ATG
Allsorts-close to Nature
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
everybody-art-ATG
Pennys challenge-ATG
classic design-ATG
pearly sparkles-something old(dies/stamp)-something new(paper)
creative inspirations-something old(dies/stamp)-something new(paper)
creative moments-ATG
craft rocket-something new(p, paper)
unicorn-birthdays
creatalicious-ATG
Ally's Angers-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and comments are much appreciated.
Carol x x x
Well I really think they look great with the black mat underneath Carol.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card xx
I love these papers and the black mats work perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI love your card,really gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ilonka
We are our worse critics Carol…its looks great with the black mat…lovely papers xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on the sketch Carol and the papers really do work beautifully xx
ReplyDeletePrachtige kaart Carol.
ReplyDeleteMooi met het zwart hoor.
Groetjes Elle-Jeanne
Think it's lovely Carol and has a nice vintage feel to it, the Butterfly is perfect for our Close to Nature theme at Allsorts, thanks for sharing.
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This is lovely Carol (and I like the black mats!)
ReplyDeleteI love the black backing, it always makes things pop, don't be hard on yourself. Gorgeous card. xx
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card with designer paper and the butterfly makes a great centerpiece.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Anesha
ReplyDeleteI like those vintage papers and the black mats work well. We are our own worst critics - this looks terrific :)
ReplyDeleteit's a beautiful card Carol........gr karin
ReplyDeleteLovely card , you used the sketch very well
ReplyDeleteLike the wonderful butterfly in the middle...
Nice evening and weekend , hugs Epie 💚
The vintage style papers are beautiful against the black Carol
ReplyDeleteI think the black works. Perhaps you should make another with white to see the difference. Either way, it is good to be using those papers. They have a lovely vintage feel xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card with fabulous papers and the butterfly, which is the focal, does pop and I like the black..gorgeous Carol..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Beautiful card, the papers are lovely. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge using the Close the Nature option.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Very beautiful card Carol! Love love love those papers and your idea to back with the black and white panels is such a clever idea as it works so well and blends in nicely with the sketch!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou made good use of the sketch to create this lovely card Carol. I love the papers with those beautiful muted colours and I think the black mats look great.
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Hindsight comes along and plays tricks with our brains. It does with me all the time. The black sets one mood, white does another. This paper and design would be beautiful either way. I think it looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, Carol! The butterfly is a stunning focal point, and I think the black mats actually enhance the vintage feel of the papers.
ReplyDeleteA great design, lovely papers and a beautiful butterfly too. A beautiful result Carol. x
ReplyDeleteIt is a beauty! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - love those designer papers! Thanks for joining us at Pearly Sparkles xoxoox
ReplyDeleteI think the black works beautifully Carol and adds to the vintage feel of the papers you used. Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layout, and love the soft muted earthy tones ♥
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, I love your Butterfly Birthday card. Those design papers have a wonderful vintage feel and I think your Butterfly looks brilliant backed in black it does make it pop, especially how I'm looking at it. I think sometimes we look at our cards too long and then find faults in them which other people don't see. Thanks so much for joining us and I look forward to seeing more of your lovely cards. Thanks so much for sharing your work with us over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and good luck.
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Kathie SSW2~DT
I love this beautiful card. The papers are beautiful and coordinates so nicely. I like the design and the pretty butterfly.
ReplyDeleteYour card has such a lovely vintage feel Carole and is a great take on the sketch. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.
ReplyDeleteAnne SSW2-DT
Love those new papers and butterfly, pretty card. Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations Jayne DT
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous, I actually like the dark card for the layering. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty butterfly! Thanks for sharing at Ally's Angels!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Carol. You are too critical of yourself. The designpaper looks so great and has a lovely vintage feel to it. Your black backing really accentuates the beautiful paper. I think it goes really well with it. I love the middle die with the fabulous butterfly and the stiched die in white and black.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your card with the current Everybody Art Challenge.
Hugs, Uschi
Carol I love the colors you have chosen. The card is beautiful! Thank you for creating and sharing over at Penny's Challenge. Best of luck and hope to see you again soon! Jana DT
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