Thursday, January 21, 2016

Retro Sketches & The Challenge

I'm playing today in the Retro Sketches #198.  I love it when I see a sketch and instantly an idea comes to me.

I used my craft metal, along with a gold embossed sentiment from STAMPlorations Big Greetings.

 

I went on to be completely captivated by the inspiration photo over at The Challenge #57.

I love the added texture :).


Another fun day in blogland -- Thanks Challenges!


Thanks for stopping by~

25 comments:

Aileen said...

Wow vicki I love the black and gold card, so captivating with the gold pieces you used. Brilliant

Petra Swart said...

WOW, Vicki, that black and gold card is absolutely brilliant!!!! What a fantastic use of the sketch and for sure a winner!!!!! Takes my breath away!!!
The burlap on the second card is lovely combined with the tulle and the lovely flower!!!! Both of these are beautiful!!!!

~amy~ said...

Gotta love all the gold in your first card and love your second card! So girly!

Karen Dunbrook said...

Your gold card is so super cool and elegant. I love the way you used the burlap as a backdrop for those sweet flowers on your second card.
hugs,
Karen

Lesley said...

Both cards are amazing and it is easy to see how you were inspired! Love the burlap and the design, Vicki!

Cheri said...

Both are amazing! Love the black and gold and the sweet shabby chic card is loaded with charm!

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Love all that gorgeous black and gold on both cards Vicki! Stand-Out designs! Have a lovely day! Hazel xx
My Card Attic

maria f. said...

A twofer - two eyecatchers! Both lovely.

cm said...

Duo of delight! Class and elegance in the first; homespun pretty in the second! Love 'em...
hugs~c

Loll said...

That gold metal really shines against the black. Awesome design Vicki. And LOVE your flower card with the netting and burlap background. So pretty!! xx

Lisa Elton said...

WOW Vicki, these are fabulous!!

Kathy Krug said...

Fabulous take on the sketch. The card reminds me of and elegant black dress with fabulous pieces of gold jewelry. Love the flower on the burlap on your second card.

carol (krillsister) said...

Stunning card. Love the gold metal.

Suchi said...

How elegant!! I HEART your cards!!! The second one is my fave..so stunning! Hope to CASE it one day! :)
Suchi xx

Greta said...

Beautiful cards! The first one is so striking & the second one has lovely texture with the elements!

Mac Mable said...

This is a stunner! Great colour combination and clever how you've cut the 'hello' out, looks great. Gorgeous layout and fabulous card x

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

You outdid yourself this time!

Judy Woodland said...

Oh my gosh. That gold against the black is STUNNING!!! Love everything about this card!!!

Happy Dance said...

Two stunning cards, Vicki!! Gold and black were just made for elegance, weren't they?!! Love your first card with your embossing and that Treble Clef. Your second card with that pretty paper and that gorgeous flower is fantastic. Love the bit of burlap behind your flowers, hearts, and leaves. Great take on the inspiration photo!! Bev

Verna Angerhofer said...

What a stunner is that black and gold card. So elegant. And, the other one is so beautifully done with those color choices for the bloom. Thanks for sharing both!

Nance said...

Two super gorgeous cards! Love all the texture and elements on the 2nd card. So very pretty! Thanks for playing The Challenge!

Anita said...

Beautiful cards! Love the texture of the burlap behind that gorgeous bright flower. Thanks for playing along with us at The Challenge.

Tami said...

Very elegant Love the gold. Visiting from the stamplorations blog

Marsha said...

Wow, these are beautiful. LOVE that big note and always love seeing burlap. TFS

shirley-bee said...

Two gorgeous cards, Vicki! The first one is so striking in black and gold - very grown-up! and I love the rustic charm of the second one.