I’ve got a card today that is unlike anything I’ve ever made. Lord knows I love me a clean and simple white card base…so when Casual Friday threw down their black card base challenge, I thought I’d join in.
I have owned the same package of Papertrey Ink True Black cardstock since 2010 – that’s how often I use black cardstock…pretty much never.
With today’s project, though, I made up for all my neglect of black cardstock and tried out something new.
I used black embossing powder to add texture to this card and I’m loving the way it turned out.
When I showed this card to Andrew, he told me that it looked like a thank you card that you send someone after they’ve invited you to the Grammy’s…I really don’t know where he comes up with this stuff.
Gotta tell you though – I agree that this would be a great Grammy thank you card…anyone want to invite me to the Grammy’s? I’ll give you this card if you do!
This is one card I’d better keep in my stash – you never know when I’m gonna get that invitation!
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day.
Supplies:
Stamps: Fiskars (Henna Petals), Papertrey Ink (Inside & Out Thank You)
Ink: Ranger Embossing Ink
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (True Black)
Other: Stampendous Black Embossing Powder
You *rocked* this!!!
This is stunning! Love that background you created! Andrew sounds hilarious and a lot like my Kent with his “opinions”! lol!
Thanks for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays this week!
Amber, this is such an elegant card. Not only did you create a beautifully textured, and pretty, card, but you also managed to photograph it (black is tricky!). Fantastic! Good luck with that invitation. 😉
Wow! Such an elegant card. LOVE the black embossed on black. and a gorgeous simple raised sentiment just finishes it beautifully. LOVE it! Thanks so much for playing along with us @ CAS-ual Fridays:)
SO elegant!
LOVE~ this could be for a black tie event in NYC too 🙂 BEAUTIFUL!!!
Amber this is seriously gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration to try using some black tone on tone. Very elegant.
HaHaHa! Too funny, Andrew! It is a goegeous card! I love the black on black embossing!
This came out GREAT! You Go Girl! Smooches… Felicia
I absolutely love all your work, but this one demands extra attention! This is strikingly gorgeous!!! I have to chuckle though because I’ve planned a very similar idea for a card to teach for my Monochromatic Card Series in October. Again, this is gorgeous Amber!!.
very elegant and pretty Amber…loving the black on black!
And the winner is……….
You, of course – this is so elegant 🙂
Beautiful and elegant…simply stunning:)!! Thanks for being a part of the challenge this week at CAS-ual Fridays:)!!
Elegant, fab card! Love the black emb on black. Never tried that but I will now. TFS this great card. 🙂
I agree that’s a very elegant card. Surprised yourself too;)
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I’m drooling over the card – so sophisticated! Love that stamp too!
SImply stunning, Amber!
Oh my – this is so beautiful! I’ve already looked around online for the stamp set. I like the rest of the images as well!