Monday, July 15, 2013

Graceful



I'm using a sketch today from the Mojo Monday sketch challenge #302 and entering my card there.

 
I've also made my card for the Inspired by Stamping IBSIC #60 challenge. The colors are really pretty and one of my favorites. I'll also enter my card into the Inspired by Stamping Customer Gallery Contest for July. - http://joannamunster.com/customer-gallery/  
 
I hope my colors are close enough. I used two different colors of pink Copics. The stamps I'm using are Inspired by Stamping Vintage Background and Graceful Hydrangea. I stamped the background with Memento Tuxedo Black on white cardstock instead of using patterned paper. For the image, I colored the leaves with a bit of gray so as not to use any green. I think that is close enough for black.
 
The ribbon is pink grosgrain and I added some pink rhinestones. The rest is PTI white cardstock and black from Hobby Lobby.



23 comments:

Hussena said...

What a beautiful elegant card Benzi ..i love the colors and the stamp you have used ..its so pretty !!

JD/ Jill said...

Very pretty! And great job on both challenges!

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Brenda! I love the stamped background and beautiful floral image! Very elegant design!

Carol L said...

Oh my goodness, what a beautiful hydrangea! The way you colored the flowers is just striking against the black. I love everything about this great card!

Marisa said...

Gorgeous double challenge card :) Love the pops of pink and the gorgeous flower image.

nwilliams6 said...

Oh Wow Brenda, this is so pretty. Great soft and sweet colors and that flower is sooooo great. I even love the three little dots on the sentiment. Lovely! I have got to try these challenges. Hugz!

Julie said...

This is beautiful! Love the hydrangea and beautiful designer paper!

Carmen S. said...

Eine wunderschöne Hortensie in Pink Desire, bei mir blühen sie gerade in Blau. Deine Karte sieht durch die tollen Papiere sehr Elegant aus und den Sketch hast Du wunderbar umgesetzt.

Liebe Grüße, Carmen :)

Basslady said...

i love the colour-scheme and the take on the sketch so much, dear benzi!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Davi said...

Gorgeous!! Love the way you used the sketch and the pop of pink on the b&w really is quite elegant!

NanaConnie said...

Oh, how beautiful, Benzi! I love the spash of soft pink against the black and white. So very elegant.

Carol Hurlock said...

Oh this is so pretty Benzi. Whenever I see I Hydrangea, I always think of Colleen....lol That's like whenever I see birds and snowmen I think of you and Nancy for the snowmen. Love the sentiment with the rhinestones-nice touch!
Bear Hugs,
Carol

Sassy Raggedy said...

Stunning Benzi....I love the wonderful colors and design. It is beautiful...Hugz, joann

Beebeebabs said...

Wow your card is absolutely beautiful - love the hydrangea and pattern paper tfs!!!

Lynne in NI said...

Soooo pretty and I love your placement of your gems :)
Oh, and it makes a change for ME to be the enabler Hahahaha

Maria said...

Just so pretty and elegant! Such a beautiful hydrangea against the lovely background! Truly, a gorgeous card...love it!

Leah said...

So very pretty! I love how you colored the hydrangea and love the ribbon. Thanks for joining us at IBS!

Darnell said...

Yummo, this is so lovely, Benzi! I love hydrangeas and your card has made me swoon!!

Ellen Taylor said...

Gorgeous hydrangea! A beautifully designed card my friend!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Brenda you are such a loyal player! This card [and the other 2] are beautiful! Well done~ Thanks for joining in at IBS!

Colleen Dietrich said...

You do realize I am quivering right now, looking at this card. I mean, a hydrangea paired with black and white damask? Heaven!

Paperesse said...

Somehow I missed this one...it's so purty!!! Elegant even!

Joanne (jojot) said...

beautiful take on the sketch...love the black, white and pink,,,feminine