Thursday, January 31, 2019

Seize the Birthday Challenge

This challenge is all about black and white.

I adore black and white cards.  The colors just make your card elegant!

 
It also helps if you use pretty flowers :).  I used the standard go-to sketch that Yana Smakula talked about.  I do have to say, her post suggestion is one that I actually will use a lot.  [The first was Susan's Rule of Thirds] Getting a card layout is one of my struggles -- thanks to Yana's post, I won't struggle anymore! :)  

Meanwhile, I use a retired MFT stamp set for the flowers [Blooming Roses], and Altenew's Label Love for the sentiment.  I also used MFT's Fish Tail Banners, and Mini Doily.


Okay, your turn!  Come on over to the Seize the Birthday Challenge and play along.  The b&w is optional, but remember, it must be a birthday card.


Thanks for stopping by~

16 comments:

Rose said...

WOW!!!! stunning :)

Dotty Jo said...

Gorgeous! I love black and white too, Jo x

Lindsey said...

I am also an adherent of Susan's rule of thirds, so now on your recommendation will check Yana's post! Because if this gorgeous card is any indication, I'll be using her sketch, too! Fabulous mix of elements, and so elegant!

Lisa Elton said...

So striking in the classic black and white combo! Love the gingham banner. This is fabulous Vicki!

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Verna Angerhofer said...

I love this beautiful card. It is so elegant looking and a very classy design. I always love the look of black and white.

Helen said...

This is so lovely, the selection of layers is a great combination of images and patterns. tfs

Barbara said...

Wow! You do black and white so well. I love your stunning creation.

Cathy said...

Beautiful card, great design, TFS Yana's link too, Cathy x

Nancy said...

You always nail the black and white cards Vicki! This one is fabulous!

Julie B said...

I agree, black and white is elegant and Yana's layout tricks are great! Fab card.:)

TaeEun said...

Your card looks so beautiful and feminine, Vicki! Yana's layout worked great here!!!

Ashwini Rao said...

Not sure what Yana's layout idea was, but if it makes cards look this awesome, I must say it totally works out...and more! Awesome card, Vicki!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card with the black & white roses, very creative.

shirley-bee said...

Fabulous! Need to check out Yana's post!

Glenda J said...

Lovely card! Great layout on this elegant card.