My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Thursday, May 09, 2019

BLACK AND WHITE at Moving Along With The Times Challenge

Wow! Two posts from me in the same week!
I'm using one of my "own" newest stamp sets - partly from the digital set, and partly from the rubber set. These cards are inspired by my friend Paula D and by my MAWTT Teamie Debbie who chose BLACK AND WHITE ONLY theme.



It's time to share a Project for the new Moving Along With The Times Challenge!


Challenge #97's theme is BLACK AND WHITE ONLY - for the next 2 weeks upload your creations that feature your BW creations!


The digital set of my new VINTAGE PEONY stamp set has 17 colored and black and white items in it. My cards were printed with the background stamp in 3 sizes, and then stamped in rubber with Noctourne VersaFine Clair ink. The digital set comes with colored and BW versions independently, and also already masked for you so that the words cannot be seen in the flower petals and leaves.

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Each of my images has a printed background from the above digital set.

Each was stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne on top of the digital background. However, the digital set does offer flowers with the background already done, so that the letters don't show through the petals. I wanted the letters to show through.

First is this card with the clear glitter mat, glossy black frame, and simple image:
 
Second: Stamped with VF Clair Nocturne, and heat set with a black glittered EP. It has a white background, black glossy mat, and glittered interior mat:




Lastly, I stamped the flower three times, cutting petals out and popping them up. The edges are also stamped with more leaves. All the leaves have been coated with a Zig 2 Way glue pen, and clear white glitter (sorry, it photographed rather blue):


The mat is a black glitter cardstock (I cheated!):


The sentiment comes with the set, was stamped in VF Clair Nocturne and heat set with clear EP:


For me, the black-and-white ONLY challenge was difficult, not being able to shade with gray to provide depth. But it was fun! Hope to see your card uploaded to the challenge!

Challenges I'd like to play in please:
  1. Shopping Our Stash #395 "May Flowers" 5/13
  2. World Wide Open DT Challenge #4 AG DT 5/15 
  3. Corrosive Challenges #5 Anything Goes 6/3
  4. Dare2BArtzy (May 5) "May Flowers" 5/29
  5. Crafty Gals Corner #191 May Flowers 5/22
  6. Creative Moments #168 Anything Goes 5/22

Stamping Hugs,
de

44 comments:

Wendy L said...

They look stunning Donna, thank you, xxxx

cuilliesocks said...

Beautiful, striking cards Donna, the floral images are gorgeous, Kate x

Beebeebabs said...

Wow your cards are absolutely gorgeous - love the glittery and choice of stamps and background paper. Great job as always!!!

Lisa said...

They are absolutely stunning, Donna!! The flowers look so amazing!! I love the beautiful sparkle!! So, so gorgeous, my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Bunny said...

These are gorgeous, Donna. Thanks for showing the close up. I love that dimension that you gave it. [Bunny]

Christine Harrop said...

Terrific Donna. Love the combination of digi and stamped iamages. Christine

KarinsArtScrap said...

they look beautiful Donna
Gr Karin

Chris said...

Your black and white cards are beautiful Donna, the stamps are gorgeous and look wonderful framed by your lovely designs...love all the 'Donna Sparkle' too!
xx

*Vicki* said...

Wow! Your Vintage peonies are absolutely stunning Donna!! Really love the way they look with the black and white theme too!! Your cards look amazing with the glittery texture and design! Stunning job with the sentiments as well!! Sending HUGS

Caz said...

Beautiful Donna..xxx

KraftyKoolKat said...

Wow sweetie what gorgeous creations, real stunners & they look so stylish.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Dawn Phillips said...

They are very striking in black and white Donna. Love Dawn x

coldwaters2 said...

Wow these are so beautiful and elegant Donna amazing work
hugs
lorraine x

Stampsnob. said...

On a larger scale it looks like a beautiful tray ……….Lis

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous monochrome cards Donna love your beautiful stamps especially the one with the 3-D flowers
carol x

Verna Angerhofer said...

Beautiful black and white cards. They are so elegant looking.

Lori Kobular said...

Gorgeous cards Donna! I love the glitter on the leaves! You are so talented! Love your stamp set!

Shona Erlenborn said...

You know I adore those images, Donna. In black and white though, they are just stunning! The artist knows best! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous work.

DIANA L. said...

These are all so beautiful. I love the glitter
Thank you for your inspiration Donna. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.

DL.ART
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

cotnob said...

They are gorgeous Donna, I love the black and white design and the dimension you have created on the last one - a beautiful set of cards.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Poppyfield Card Crafts said...

WOW Donna these creations are beautiful. Love the use of both digi and rubber stamp combo

June x

Jackie T said...

Oh Donna your cards are gorgeous. They are just so elegant and beautiful. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Diane said...

Donna your cards are stunning, always the eye for details and design!! Love your new blog header too, someday I will figure out how to do that lol! Hope your weather is good, cool and dreary here today!

Sue said...

Hi Donna, WOW! What a beautiful stamp and an elegant card.

Hope you are having a fab Friday and are looking forward to the weekend. Sue

Mac Mable said...

Such classy and elegant cards and what stunning Digi images.....so creative and I love them x

pam said...

Fabulous monochrome cards De, love the pretty flowers and wonderful layout of these gorgeous cards.
Hugs Pam x

Loose Stitches said...

Beautiful creations Donna, love the designs! Thank you for sharing with us over at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
~ Sherry DT/Admin xx

Conniecrafter said...

These flowers are just gorgeous, even in black and white, such great detail, the colored ones are just beautiful too. I love how you framed them, and the dimension you brought to them by cutting the flower petals, lovely sparkle to top it off!, Lovely job with this set!

Monica said...

Hi Donna,

I love your header. How do you put such pretty pictures there?

This is the first time I have seen you with black and white and how elegant and posh at that.

Love them all, my friend,

Monica

Aimeslee Winans said...

Donna, your cards are beautiful and inspirational. And well, glitter never behaves! Worse than a cat hahaha xoxo

Linda Simpson said...

Simply stunning, loving the dimension on the flower and gorgeous sparkle.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Donna Phelan said...

WOW! That set is so beautiful, I bet it's fun to color them up! I love your black and white collection. So classy. So elegant. Just oh so beautiful! The earth has warmed up a bit more here and the gardens are coming to life, my peony stalks are growing! Another week or 2 til I can plant any perennials though....it's hard to be so patient waiting to plant impatiens lol

Mia said...

What a beauty, Donna!!!!!!! Really elegant and classy collection!!!! Many many kisses, my dear friend.

Leslie Miller said...

Your cards are gorgeous and so is the stamp set! You mentioned stamping, but I only see it in digital. Of course, I was over there looking. I really love this set. You know I'm a digi fan, but lately I've been buying more stamps, too. You did an amazing job on these cards, Donna. The set lends itself well to the black and white theme, which is hard for me, too. I'll have to put this set on my wish list. BTW, I'm a little late to visit because we were away for a couple of days. Probably the whole summer will be like this now -- in and out. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards!

Monica C. said...

Wow, lovely cards Donna! They look so elegant in the black and white.
Hugs Monica

wannabcre8tive said...

Beautiful cards. I love the black and white along with the glitter.

Karen Dunbrook said...

these are gorgeous and so very elegant.
x Karen

Mrs A. said...

Very elegant looking in the black and white. Hugs Mrs A.

Chana Malkah said...

Very pretty and very nicely crafted!
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Shopping Our Stash!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, DT

OlgaB said...

Just love how you used the same design and stamps but in the different ways and papers. Very creative!
Thank you for joining Creative Moments!
Hugs from Africa!
Olga

Billie A said...

Wow. This card is stunning. I love the black and white and it's an awesome card design. so glad you shared over at Crafty Gals Corner.
Billie A
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Sue said...

Beautiful black and white creation! The sparkle is wonderful too So very pretty, Donna

Hugs
Sie

Chris Dring said...

All gorgeous flowery cards! What a stunning stamp set! Thanks for joining the fun at Shopping Our Stash!

The Red Mullet Band said...

Great flowery cards!
Thanks for joining us!
Ana Isabel DT Coordinator at Corrosive Challenge blog.