I don't know why I haven't pulled out my embossing powder much lately because I absolutely LOVE the way embossing looks. Don't you?
This 4.25" x 5.5" card showcases black embossing...on white and tone on tone. I felt the black on black was so elegant that it called for some elegant bling to compliment it. Thus the clear sparkles.
The card was inspired by this week's sketch on 2Sketches4You. Thanks for another great sketch, Kazan!
Close To My Heart products used: Snow Flurries Stamp Set (D1384), Holiday Trinkets Stamp Set (D1366), Tulip Cardstock (X5753), White Daisy Cardstock (1385), Black Cardstock (1386), Versamark Pad (Z891), Black Embossing Powder (Z670), 3D Foam Tape (Z1151), Corner Rounder (Z678), Clear Sparkles (Z1104).
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Non-CTMH products used: Stampin' Up Scallop Border Punch.
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Love all the BLING! And of course the black embossing on black CS!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I love this card Karen! The black is perfect!! I may have to lift your idea, but I don't know if I can use up so many of my sparkles. I'm a sparkle hoarder, lol. Again, I love it!!
ReplyDeleteWow I love this blinged out card! The embossing and sparkles make it look "expensive" :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card!! Love the embossing:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! Love the black-on-black embossing - it is so elegant. And the black Christmas trees are wonderful. Who thinks of BLACK Christmas trees? lol
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo and bling.
ReplyDeleteLove it, I need to pull mine out too!
ReplyDeletewow Karen!!!! this is sooooooooo striking!! love the black and LOVE the embossing!! wow!
ReplyDeleteLove this...and the embossing is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteyou are right the embossing is fabulous - I need to get out my stash too.
ReplyDeletethanks for playing
:) kazan
Beautiful! Like you I just pulled out my embossing powder again, don't know why I don't use it more.
ReplyDeleteYes...totally agree with you. The black on black is elegant!
ReplyDeleteThis is downright stunning! I have no words! Speechless- a word not associated with me!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it! The black is awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou have an award on my blog!
i'm loving your use of black for your christmas/winter cards. that's not a usual color i reach for, but you are rocking it! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is `Beautiful` Karen:)
ReplyDeleteHow non-traditional and beautiful! This was really thinking outside the box. I love embossing - perfect!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Great embossing! :) Kathy
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