Hi, Stampers!
A new Alphabet Challenge is starting today, and the theme is “B is for Black & White.” Although these are not my usual colors for a card, I have always loved seeing a great black and white card and wanted to see if I could do it justice as well. So, I used the Ginkgo Branch bundle for the first time and love how this card turned out.
Once you finish here, I hope you visit our Alphabet Design Team gallery for some great inspiration and play along!
My secrets!
- Firstly, this card is 5-1/2″ square, using white cardstock cut at 5-1/2″ x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2.”
- After that, I cut a scrap piece of Perfectly Penciled designer paper, cut it to 2-3/4″ x 5-1/2,” and adhered it to the card base.
And now, the fun part!
- So, the Ginkgo Branch die made the perfect focal point of this card, and I hope you can see the embossed details on the leaves.
- Then, I used white cardstock (cut to 4-5/16″ square) and embossed it with the Timeworn Type embossing folder, then sponged Smoky Slate ink very lightly to give it more texture. Once that was done, I layered it onto black cardstock, cut to 4-1/2″ square. Then, I popped the panel up with dimensionals onto the card base.
- After that, I added the black mini dimensionals to the Ginkgo leaves and placed it on the white panel.
- Finally, for the sentiment, I inked it up and cropped it out with the Ginkgo Branch die making it a bit shorter by cropping it off at each end. I did this so I could layer it onto black cardstock that was cut with the same die. Then, I added Festive Pearls and Classic Matte Dots to finish my card.
Then, on the inside…
- Finally, to complete the inside, I cut more of the same designer paper, cut to 5-1/4″ square, and white cardstock, cut to 4-1/4″ square.
- Then, I added another Gingko Branch die for a simple finish and will add another sentiment at the time I want to use it.
I’m sharing my card with these challenges:
- 613 Avenue Create
- A Place To Start
- Crafty Catz
- Cut It Up
- NBUS (stamp set & dies are new)
- Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
- The Paper Funday
- A Perfect Time to Craft
- Use Your Stuff
Before You Go!
I love hearing from you! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.
If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…
- Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
- Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
- Then, complete this contact information to receive a birthday card from me!
- Also, follow me on Pinterest
- Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE
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A beautiful layered card Debbie,love your embossing folder and diecuts
I love your card. I’ve always been a fan of black and white and my fave is with a pop of any color especially yellow. Thanks for sharing.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE black and white! I will be CASEing this one!! Are those ducks?
Love it! Your next card needs to have ducks…..it’s a sign from the universe!🤣🤣🤣
I love the Black/White color palette and the Gingko Branch die cut is lovely. Thanks for sharing your lovely card with us at the Paper Funday Challenge.
Donna xx
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Love the black & white card!
Debbie, Your cards are so awesome! You are a very talented lady and take such care in making your projects…it shows! Thank you!
Black and white is always stunning and your card is no exception! I’m so glad you could join us at 613 The Avenue Create! Thanks for playing on our street!
Hugs, Kate (Cards a la Kate)!
What a beautiful black & white card, absolutely stunning! You nailed the challenge theme, and created a fantastic card for the DT inspiration. The ginkgo leaves are such a wonderful motif, and I like how you made them shine with all the layers you used. The embossed background works so well against the black silhouettes, and the black elements you added create a perfect balance between both colours. I also like how you consideren embellishing the inside of your card, too. Perfect.
Hugs, Veronika
Beautiful card. Stunning layout and love the dies. So glad you shared over at Crafty Cat.
Beautiful die cuts and embossed background. Thank you for joining our Cut it Up “What’s in your Garden” challenge.
Hugs,
Larelyn (CIU owner)
What a gorgeous card!! Love the pretty card design !!
Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up challenge!
Have a great day.
Gerda
What a great project! I love black and white designs, and yours is at the top of my list for this year! Nicely conceived and beautifully executed!
Thanks for accepting our play date at 613 Avenue Create!
Hugz,
Chana