Friday 15 October 2010

TSC2: Black and white and one other colour

The second challenge is just up on the Stampsmith Challenge blog and this week it's to create a project in black and white and one other colour.  If you need some inspiration and want to have a go, here's the link.  

This is my effort.  I have no idea where the damask paper came from.  It was buried in my stash but if anyone has any let me know because I LOVE it! lol  I've used a Tim Holtz texture fade to accentuate Marilyn who's image is from Marilyn Sheet 1.

28 comments:

Createology said...

Black and White are timeless and always a favorite of mine! This is perfect. Happy creating...

flutterbycrafter said...

Ooooo, I love this, it's so beautiful.

Netty said...

wow its terrific, so striking.
Annette x

Jacqui Chimes said...

Love this

joanne wardle said...

red always looks fantastic with black and white. brilliant image, great card!

Paula J Atkinson said...

Very stylish, Carol.Great image.

Tracy Evans said...

The texture fade works so well on your card especially with the Marilyn image. Lovely card. Tracy Evans x

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Nice one! I love the embossing, it makes Marilyn shine like a star! I love the damask paper, too! Very stylish ;-)

Heather said...

We are seduced by colour but sometimes black and white can be really stunning. This card is just that and poor Marilyn makes a super image.

Juls said...

fabulous!!! so lush gorgeous and stylish, I love the monochrome look and that tiny splash of red is just divine! Hugs Juls

Dotpat said...

Lovely Carol, you stamp the photo stamps great. I struggle with them

cheryl said...

oh wow hun this is totally amazing gosh,really adore what you have created just stunning,hugs cheryl xxxxx

Julie Mutch said...

Beautiful job, Carol! Marilyn is gorgeous in this image and you've done a beautiful job highlighting her! :)

Valerie H. Marshall said...

Carol, this is such a cheerful card! I love how you've positioned the image against the embossed background and the touches of color are very striking! Love it!
Val :)

Karin said...

Stunning artwork as always Carol.Great LO.

Neet said...

Lovely card - that MM image is fabulous. Sorry, not got any of that damask paper but can understand why you want to know how to get some.

Jan said...

This is an iconic photograph of Marilyn and you have achieved a stunning effect with this design

hazel said...

I love this Carol, the image of Marilyn is just lovely. I must get that Tim Holtz texture plate.
xxx Hazel.

Cath Wilson said...

Gorgeous, Carol. I love that paper, too :D Love the image - really looks like a photo, doesn't it? I feel a NEED coming on, he, he.

Karen McAlpine said...

Lovely! Like the dp and the die cuts too.

Suzanne C said...

Fabulous image and love the background paper. Very elegant!

Lynne Moncrieff said...

A card with impact Carol. Beautiful composition and stamping perfection. Lynne x

Hermine said...

Love it, very elegant, love that tiny little touch of colour

mimilove forever said...

I love this one but there's something about the wee red gemstones in the corners that make me go all gooey!
Magnificent...boo-boo-be-do!
x;0)

craftimamma said...

This is a stunner Carol and I agree that damask paper is lovely.

I was supposed to be going to a workshop tomorrow (er, sorry today, Lol) for photorealistic stamping but there weren't enough places booked so it's cancelled. It's one form of stamping I have yet to master and so admire the beautiful results you get.

Lesley Xx

Anonymous said...

Just fabulous! I love your design Carol, & the little splash of red is perfect!
Alison x

Unknown said...

This really lifts the spirits doesn't it - that wonderful smile!

I adore your work - and sure wish I lived nearer Dyan's to go on her journalling courses - so envious.

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Diane said...

Woohoo! It's my birthday card on your blog and it's really fabulous, Carol - I love it! Now I know how you did that embossing!
Diane x