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Friday, January 25, 2013

PTI's January Blog Hop

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Welcome!
It's Jan. 25th, and time for PapertreyInk's Blog Hop!
The challenge? Black!
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Beautiful, striking, eye catching with the ability to focus attention on it's subject, Black!
For sure, a mammoth of a challenge to start the year!
Wonderful to have time to edit all mistakes, cuz black ain't forgivin'!
Did a birthday card with the new stamp and die set, 'Hands of Time'.
During it's release, Nichole did a pale version of this layout, which I loved!
Took on the dark side with copper and aqua embossing.
Background Basics: Farm and Barn copper embossed on Smokey Shadow cardstock.
A sweet heart, similar to Michele Phillips example, stamp embossed 'With All my heart'.
More from 'With All My Heart'. This time white stamped background from 'Background Basics: Medallions. Pink heart border die cut, with some pink rhinestones. The reverse with smokey shadow ink on white cardstock using the medallions stamp. All PTI papers.
Clear embossed 'Beautiful Butterflies' on the black background for the next card.
Rosy Posy stamp and die set, in various PTI inks on the Tag Sale die.
PTI pattern pack Simply Chartreuse in back.
Sentiment is from Fabulous Frames.
Lastly, and honestly what took the longest, was a card for my valentine,
also from the 'With All My Heart' set.
Black background stamped with 'Backgound Basics: Super Stripes'.
Note to all: Must wait 'till background dries thoroughly before applying embossing powder!
The stitching is stamped from 'Sew Simple Borders'. Hawaiian Shores cardstock base.
Hop on over to Nichole Heady's blog to see more!
 
 
 
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46 comments:

  1. MarybethJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Oh wow, Nancy! You and all your cards are amazing! Love the embossed chicken wire one. Well, I love them all.

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  2. LindseyJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Five cards! You've seriously outdone yourself! I keep trying, but I can't choose a favorite. They're all fantastic.

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  3. Linda SuarezJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Wow! All of your cards are amazing! I especially like the clock card and the one with the chicken wire background!

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  4. Leigh PennerJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Wow, look at all your projects! Well done-- you totally rocked the black background with these!

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  5. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    There is so much WOW in this post Nancy! You rocked every single one of them. In love with your first two cards, the embossing looks like copper and your Rosie Posie arrangement is awesome. Very inspiring.

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  6. CarolanneJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    WOW!!! So many beautiful creations! I am loving the copper embossing. Also loving what you did with the clocks:-) Every one of your projects are just stunning!

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  7. jenJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing selection of beautiful creations!!! Inspiring for sure!

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  8. Kay MillerJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Wow! You really outdid yourself on this challenge! Your cards are gorgeous! Really love the ones with the timepiece. I'm going to have to get that set! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! :)

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  9. craftmatesJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Wow, you've been busy. All beautiful cards! - Irma

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  10. victoria hJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Love all the cards Nancy - the colours all pop against the black backgrounds.

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  11. ReneeJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    WOW!!
    You have been busy!! :)
    They're all fabulous...
    but I love the clock.
    The copper embossing with the aqua...
    love it!!
    And with pops of red...
    fabulous, fabulous card!! :)
    Oh! And thanks to it and the embossed chicken wire...
    I'm now after some copper embossing powder! :)

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  12. Kelly GriglioneJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Wow, you didn't disappoint on this challenge with all that you got done, Nancy! Way to really play around with this challenge, I love it! My favorite is your WONDERFUL clock card embossed in copper - wow-ee!!

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  13. JoyceJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Wow--you have been busy. I love all of them. Especially like how you embossed the entire background on some, before adding your focal point. Everything pops more on black.

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  14. Sue Lelli January 25, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    LOVE them all, especially the clock card! So many FAB details and time went into these!

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  15. Monika/BuzsyJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Wow! You've been busy! Such pretty set of cards! Especially love the clock card. :) The embossing looks awesome. I really like the colors... gives you that rustic, old time feeling.

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  16. Helen F.January 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Oh Nancy, each one of yours is so awesome! I need to go back and really 'study' each one again :)

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  17. Joni AndayaJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    love all your cards Nancy:)

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  18. Leigh Ann BairdJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    wow! All are gorgeous but the clock face is amazing!

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  19. Marcia HillJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    What a beautiful job on all your cards! Everyone of them just pops with color against the black background. :0)

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  20. Jill NorwoodJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Wow Nancy! What a beautiful post full of inspiration and GORGEOUS cards!!!!! I am loving that clock set and I haven't purchased it yet! It is on my wish list now for sure! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration today and always!
    :) Jill

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  21. alisa HopperJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Oh my. Yes, the clock is outstanding. But I have to say the black glittered damask butterflies are my favorite. With the red bakers twine and the green rhinestone...just pops perfectly. And in the love card with the pink hearts and tiny pink rhinestone trim, I just love how it all comes together and looks simple but has SOOO much detail. Gorgeous as usual.

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  22. Rema DeLeeuwJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Youv'e been a busy gal Nancy! These projects are over the top. Great job....

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  23. Marcie RhysJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    This black background idea really has your creative juices flowing. I've never even thought about using copper or verdigris embossing on black. It's positively stunning and oh so perfect with those beautiful clock stamps. And your final card is retro, and a knockout. The blue stripes on the black paper are fabulous, and I love the bit of shadow it makes showing through around the 'LOVE you'. Great taste is timeless.

    Thanks for you inspiration today, and for taking the time to leave me a lovely comment. Enjoy your travels through blogdom.

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  24. MichelleJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Oh my goodness.... so much amazing detail, variety and color! Love them all!

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  25. RhondaJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    You have been busy busy. Love the all but gotta say the clock is my favorite.

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  26. KaraJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    beautiful designs!!

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    My heart be still! You knocked the ball out of the park on this hop! All I can say is WOW!

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  28. Lynn PutJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Wowza you really went to town with this challenge! Beautiful cards with wonderful details and color combos!

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  29. AnnheidelJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Wow, you were prolific! Such great cards. I especially love the Hands of Time with all the copper.

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  30. SadieJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Wow you really did a beautiful job on your projects!! I am really loving that Hands of Time and what you did with it!!

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  31. A Crafty PersonJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Nancy, beautiful cards! I really like the plaid background on your "LOVE" card

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  32. Rose AJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Love the first card!! Copper and turquoise on black are my new favourite colours!!

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  33. PamelaJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Wow I love what you did with the clock! It's beautiful and very detailed!

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  34. GretaJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Wow--you really got busy! Lots of wonderful inspiration here!

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  35. SuzanneJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Everything is amazing! Truly - wow!

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  36. Lisa's Creative NicheJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    WOW!!! Amazing work!!! So many beautiful creations!

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  37. GloriaJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Oh my Word they are all amazingly gorgeous!!! Thank you for your kind comment on my blog!!

    Precious Hugs
    OmaGloria

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  38. Jacquie SouthasJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Gorgeous collection of cards!! I lovee the clock face card and will be borrowing the embossed chick wire idea!

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  39. Cynthia B :)January 25, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Wow...awesome job! They are all so beautiful! I like the first card with the Hands of Time set the most. I just love the copper and aqua embossing.

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  40. Karen C.January 26, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Wow, this is such a great collection of cards. It's hard to pick a favourite as they are all so unique. The clock is so detailed and intricate with the copper and aqua embossing, but I also like the bright bold look of the Rosie Posie card.

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  41. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Oh my goodness!!! Your card are truly amazing Nancy! My jaw is literally hanging open. You have a great talent...and I love your "about me" section. Are you a writer as well?

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  42. TedJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    My gosh, Nancy...you've been busy! Each card just as beautiful as the last! :) That clock card's detail blows me away! :)

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  43. KarenJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    You outdid yourself! These are fabulous, but my fave is the Hands of Time---makes me wish it had gotten in my cart.

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  44. CherylJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful cards, all, but that copper and aqua clock is heart stopping!

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  45. Nicole ParmentierJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Wow, Nancy i can not choose a favorite from these gogeous cards, they are all stunning!! Please keep them coming.. I am a fan!

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  46. carol (krillsister)February 5, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    What a wonderful set of cards.
    All so different, but lovely.

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So happy you came for a visit. I love reading your comments!