Pages

▼

Saturday, February 25, 2017

February 2017 PapertreyInk Blog Hop


Good Saturday Morning blogging friends! Perfect day for a blog hop.
Just look at the photo Nichole has given us.


After all the events of last week's celebration,
I was afraid there wouldn't be a blog hop,
but Nichole never disappoints!
Dark, rich colors, and velvety gray inspiration everywhere.



I love the shapes of the frames from 
Make It Market's Don't Forget to Write.
Embossed in gold, they're even more elegant.
Aside from the jewels, there's no white in sight in the inspiration, 
so I went with the smoky richness,
pinks, purples and golds. 
The card base is cut from Raspberry Fizz, and the frame embellished with
layers of sprigs and blooms from Gathered Garden.

'Note' die cut from gold foil.


'Gift' also cut from gold foil.

It's going to be fun to see what you all do with this month's 
challenge. 

Play along on Nichole's blog:

at

47 comments:

  1. MaureenFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    Wow! These are both stunning and it's easy to see your inspiration:).

    ReplyDelete
  2. victoria hFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:10 AM

    gorgeous cards- love them

    ReplyDelete
  3. Julia AstonFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Two beautiful designs Nancy! love all the layering of dies and touches of gold!

    ReplyDelete
  4. MarybethFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:21 AM

    Wow Nancy, you nailed it with the gorgeous colors and all on one beautiful card!

    ReplyDelete
  5. ~amy~February 25, 2017 at 7:22 AM

    WOW! I love these so much!

    ReplyDelete
  6. SkraterFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    Gorgeous, love the size, too! Great color and design! thanks for sharing. Very inspiring.

    ReplyDelete
  7. KarenFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:41 AM

    Fabulous design and combination of colors and dies! Love them. Thanks for the inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Helen F.February 25, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    Both cards are so gorgeous, Nancy! It looks like you captured every beautiful detail in the inspiration photo

    ReplyDelete
  9. Marcia HillFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:21 AM

    My first thought when I saw the inspiration photo was "I can't wait to see what Nancy does with this one!!" Oh my, absolutely LOVE your 2 cards Nancy! And what a perfect set to showcase all that gold and rich colors. Totally love how you embossed the frames on the black cs...so elegant and I'm so going to CASE you on that (if you don't mind?)! All the colors of the flowers and card bases just pop against your black and gray too. Lovely, lovely cards my friend! :0)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Susan WatanabeFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    Just beautiful! You've picked up all the colors and meshed them for stunning cards. Happy SUNNY Saturday to you too. ;)

    ReplyDelete
  11. LindaFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Stunning Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  12. paperkicksFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Gorgeous cards, Nancy! Love how you balanced the pinks and golds throughout your cards! Fantastic!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. samantha's cardsFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    I love how you used the colors from the photo. great card.

    ReplyDelete
  14. JanetBFebruary 25, 2017 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful cards. I'm so glad to see how the striped frames look in gold, very elegant.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Scrappin4kim(Jennifer)February 25, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    You never disappoint either, just beautiful, as usual!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. @JoyceCasaldiFebruary 25, 2017 at 10:20 AM

    Stunning cards!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Nancy GuseFebruary 25, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    These are exquisite!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Melanie Ann MacKenzieFebruary 25, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    These are simply stunning Nancy. I always look forward to see what you will come up with and am never disappointed. Cheers.

    ReplyDelete
  19. laineyFebruary 25, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    Beautiful cards! DFTW is an amazing kit, isn't it?

    ReplyDelete
  20. merryfFebruary 25, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    holy smokes these are stunning! I always love to see your cards -- I love how this looks in gold, wow!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Vicki FingerFebruary 25, 2017 at 11:25 AM

    So very pretty, Nancy. I love how you used the black with the grey. That grey looks like cozy flannel to me so I'm glad you suggested velvet.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Diana KFebruary 25, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    Fall off my chair worthy Nancy. You always do it with a touch of you added in. Love these so much!

    ReplyDelete
  23. CarmelaFebruary 25, 2017 at 11:48 AM

    These are both beautiful! Love your layout and choice of colors.

    ReplyDelete
  24. UnknownFebruary 25, 2017 at 12:00 PM

    You never, ever disappoint. What beautiful projects! Insert all of the heart-eyed emojis!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Nora NollFebruary 25, 2017 at 12:04 PM

    I love seeing what you will do with the PTI challenges!! These are AMAZING!!!

    ReplyDelete
  26. JoyceFebruary 25, 2017 at 12:06 PM

    Wow, Nancy--two absolute stunners. Love how you interpreted the photo this month.

    ReplyDelete
  27. AnnheidelFebruary 25, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    Gorgeous! I love this kit in black and gold. The rich colors really pop!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Betty WrightFebruary 25, 2017 at 1:46 PM

    These are stunning, Nancy! Love the frames embossed in gold! Beautiful1

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sandy KayFebruary 25, 2017 at 2:01 PM

    Beautiful, as always! You did a great job picking up those colors in the inspiration photo!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Monika ReeckFebruary 25, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    woooww so many adorable DIES from PTI you have
    lucky you cause in germany they are not sell it
    I have to Order from USA
    and your cards both are STUNNING
    love the arragement
    Totally love the DIES sentiment in Gold

    ReplyDelete
  31. Jill NorwoodFebruary 25, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    Wow! These are soooooo lovely Nancy! I love how you used the frames in gold and black! I so need to get that set out and USE IT! Gorgeous take on the inspiration! Your blog is FULL of so many beautful cards my dear! You always inspire me!!! We sure miss you at PS! :)

    ReplyDelete
  32. RosemaryFebruary 25, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    both cards are absolutely stunning... but then, again, you always create the most amazing cards for the blog hops!!

    ReplyDelete
  33. NatashaFebruary 25, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    These are both so gorgeous!! I love the elegance of the gold foil!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Kelly S.February 25, 2017 at 6:02 PM

    Zowie! BOLD, colorful, soooo beautiful, Nancy! The recipient is sure to be floored by these beauties, amazing designs!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Traci MFebruary 25, 2017 at 6:32 PM

    These are both just exquisite!! I have so enjoyed discovering your blog and your beautiful card designs!!

    ReplyDelete
  36. LynFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    These are stunning <3 love those colours............I have a fig tree in my garden with a ton of figs ripening.

    ReplyDelete
  37. Joyously NoelleFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:11 PM

    Wow! What a stunning set of cards and a wonderful take on the photo!

    ReplyDelete
  38. GretaFebruary 25, 2017 at 9:05 PM

    I first planned to use Don't Forget to Write, but went down a different road. Good thing--I would never have come up with something this gorgeous! Love your work, Nancy!

    ReplyDelete
  39. Leigh PennerFebruary 26, 2017 at 4:38 AM

    These are gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  40. MichelleFebruary 26, 2017 at 6:09 AM

    Beautiful, Nancy! I LOVE those gold and black frames!!!! and your floral sprays are fabulous!!!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Beth Norman-RobertsFebruary 26, 2017 at 7:22 AM

    Wow, love the richness in your designs. The gold is beautiful and seems to be the trend right now.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Jacquie SouthasFebruary 26, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Gorgeous, rich and stunning, Nancy! I love the gold die cuts :)

    ReplyDelete
  43. Kathy McFebruary 26, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Jaw-dropping gorgeous, Nancy! I think I should have bought that kit...but opted out. The black and gold with rich jewel tones = stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  44. Kara LynneFebruary 26, 2017 at 3:13 PM

    Elegant, simply elegant! Gorgeous use of the colors and those gold die cuts are beyond fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Kim HegginsFebruary 26, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    So beautiful Nancy....love the elegant look you created!

    ReplyDelete
  46. Monika/BuzsyFebruary 26, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    Lovely cards Nancy. Those gold and black frames are so pretty with the flowers.
    Wonderful take on the photo.

    ReplyDelete
  47. Lisa EltonFebruary 26, 2017 at 7:20 PM

    These are spectacular Nancy!! Wow did you ever nail this hop!

    ReplyDelete

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