It's time for the ICS blog hop! This month we are featuring monochromatic feminine cards. I decided to use the brand spankin' new, just available today (4/1/20) Ornate Style Stamp set.
I'm not sure if I've really intentionally made a monochromatic card before. In fact I searched Pinterest a bit to get some ideas. Once I understood the basics, I was thinking what color I wanted to play with and I kept thinking of the Lego set I just bought. I've bought a lot of Lego sets, my oldest son is a huge Lego enthusiast, but I've not bought one for myself, in fact I don't think I've ever built one before. But, I've been admiring this Classic Mickey Mouse one for a long time and last week, it just fell into my Amazon cart and arrived at my house.
It's a black and white set like the old comics! So that's what I decided to go with in my card.
I went over the top on this card, watercoloring,
fussy cutting, layering fancy new dies, (Ornate Layers Dies)
embossing with ink, embossing with embossing powder, edging the cut out image with Basic Black Blends...
Seriously, I did all the things, and I love this card! And I know just who I'm going to send it to, later in the month for their birthday.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope I've inspired you to try a black and white card!
Wish me luck on building my lego set!
For more inspiration, click HERE or the next arrow below to see what Darla has to share.
Stay Crafty!
Audra
If you need a demonstrator, I am happy to help. For regular inspiration, check out my Facebook page (facebook.com/thecraftyyogi) or on Instagram (audramonk).
love all the shades of grey and black - this is very elegant and sophisticated beyond what I would have expected!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely loving that tip about coloring in the outside edges of the stamped images in a dark color! I've yet to try it but on your design it really makes the flowers pop! Thanks for sharing your beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING card! Love your inspiration too!
ReplyDeleteI echo the previous comments. The card is truly stunning and elegant and perfect for so many occasions. Thank you for sharing your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteA very classy card in black and white!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love your beautiful black and white card
ReplyDeleteLove your monochromatic card, Audra! Would never have imagined how gorgeous black and white could be!!! -Donna
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! It's different & striking!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! What a FANTASTIC idea! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteStunning Audra! I am going to have to CASE this!
ReplyDeleteWowza! I'm with everyone else...a very stunning card!! Good luck with the Lego set...have fun!
ReplyDeleteThis!! is beautiful! Who would have thought Black & White would be soooo lovely?!
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