Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Monochrome and Red Berries

I have a couple more Christmas cards to share today.  I have been wondering about using my aqua painter to paint with black, as usually I only use it with colour, so I decided to join in the monochrome colour challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge.


Then I thought the same stamp would look great in black and white with the berries done in red so they pop out, so I pulled out my Poppy Parade pen and made this using the Dynamic Duos colour combination.


Supplies
Stamps: Beautiful Season
Ink: Basic Black, marker pens in Basic Black and Poppy Parade
Card: Basic Black, Whisper White, Poppy Parade
Other: aqua painter, stamp-a-ma-jig (for the inserts), 5/8" Whisper White satin ribbon


Only a week left of the fantastic free brads and ribbon offer, so if you've yet to make your mind up about them or the gorgeous Everyday Enchantment papers, check out the details here!

I have a very literary cat to share today:


I'm having a blow-the-housework craft-my-heart-away day today... Got to make the most of my last six weeks of unemployment before I'm back in the classroom!  Thanks for stopping by!


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24 comments:

  1. Sarn24 July 2012 at 12:29

    WWWWWWOW! These are STUNNING Victoria. I really loved the first card, and then I was bowled over by the second card with the pop of red. TOP MARKS! xxx

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  2. cotnob24 July 2012 at 12:32

    These are both stunning, but the red just adds that little something. Your cat pics do make me laugh!
    Pauline
    x

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  3. Words and Pictures24 July 2012 at 12:41

    Stunningly beautiful cards - I can't make up my mind which one I like best! Maybe the red just edges it... And another genius cat caption - thank you for making me laugh too.
    Alison x

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  4. The-crafty-corner24 July 2012 at 12:43

    Beautiful cards Victoria-they look stunning either way,but that red mount really does make those Holly Berries POP ! and the cats are just too cute,LOL cats never fail to make me smile :) x

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  5. Anne-Marie24 July 2012 at 12:55

    I do love both of these.....that's a very pretty image......but the second one reminds me of a set of cards that my Mam had when I was about 8 years old. She'd won them at Bingo, but liked them so much she wouldn't send them to anybody...haaa!
    Hmmmmmm.....I suppose I must be saying that these are very "vintage" looking.....oh, I'm so ooooold!

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  6. Bonnie24 July 2012 at 15:16

    The monochromatic card is very elegant and the one with the Poppy berries and mat is gorgeous! Two very different looks from the same image! That little ribbon tab adds even more interest.

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  7. Karen P24 July 2012 at 16:19

    they are both fabulous Victoria! very stylish Karen x

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  8. Suze Bain24 July 2012 at 16:42

    I'm with Sandra. The first one is so lovely but then add the pop of red - stunning! Two gorgeous cards. xx

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  9. Catie Cuddles24 July 2012 at 19:11

    Love both of these ... I know the challenge at CHNC is monochrome but the one with the red is fab. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you again soon.
    Catherine xxx

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  10. Jenni's Jems24 July 2012 at 20:01

    Think I'm joining in with everyone else when I say this, but the first one is ace but the second one stunning!! x

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  11. Hazel24 July 2012 at 20:16

    I love both versions - very effective and gorgeous - thanks for joining in my CHNC challenge 82 - hope to see you again soon. x

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  12. Clare24 July 2012 at 22:17

    Not only that Victoria it's too blinkin hot to be doing housework lol!!!. So glad I got mine done on Saturday, even if it did take me all day to do. Wow both of your cards are totally stunning lovey. I have not got a favourite as they are both beautiful in their own unique way. The stamps are just lovely too. Looking forward to receiving my SU stash. Getting very excited to receive those brads and ribbon too. Hope Socks into too hot. Big hugs Clare xxx

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  13. Jenny Marples24 July 2012 at 22:44

    Just such a lovely way to use this image Victoria. Both versions look stunning. And as for the housework? Well when crafting we achieve something lasting. Housework seems to get wrecked the minute you've finished it!! Have a great rest - September will come WAY to quick. Hugs, Buttons x

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  14. Hettie24 July 2012 at 22:52

    Awww! These are absolutely stunning Victoria! Love both versions.
    Enjoy your crafting time...not envious at all! No! No! Not! Hee Hee!

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  15. Sandy25 July 2012 at 03:18

    Beautiful cards Victoria and this cat reading is hysterical. Where do you get all your great cat pictures - they are fabulous.
    Sandy

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  16. Melissa25 July 2012 at 05:08

    Beautiful! The addition of the Poppy Parade adds so much! Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week! :)

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  17. mamapez525 July 2012 at 07:42

    These cards are gorgeous. I prefer the one with a touch of red, but they are both lovely. Well done! Kate x

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  18. Cat's sCrap25 July 2012 at 08:50

    The two card are fabulous. But I prefer the black and white.

    Hugs from France.
    Cath.

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  19. Irene25 July 2012 at 13:06

    Beautiful, beautiful cards Victoria I love them.
    My favourite is the second one with the touch of red.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  20. Sandy Ang25 July 2012 at 13:12

    Both versions look so elegant and classic

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  21. Scrap Affair25 July 2012 at 20:03

    Victoria, I love them both! They are so stylish, elegant and classic!

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  22. Kim S26 July 2012 at 16:36

    First, I gasped at the beautiful cards. Then I laughed aloud at the cat and the mockingbird!! Thanks!! So glad to see you at Dynamic Duos!

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  23. kelly27 July 2012 at 08:40

    wow, wow,wow, this monochrome lovely is fabulous!!! I have this stamp and I've never thought of using it like this!!! Thanks for the great inspiration!!
    Kelly xx

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  24. Zippy28 July 2012 at 18:58

    Wow! Absolutely stunning cards! Xxx

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