Today is 2nd of the month so time for the Card Chain Challenge big reveal. This month 32 card makers took part and I sent my card to Pia in Norway.
Unfortunately it seems that it hasn’t arrived with Pia yet, despite it being posted in good time. So sorry about that Pia. I hope it arrives soon.
I always like to visit everyone in the chain if I can, but am going to be away for a few days when this post publishes, so it may be a few days before I get to everyone.
This time I have used the colours and the themes of stripes and friendship. In addition to the black and white, I have used gold. This is such a busy card, that if you are not careful your eyes go funny! I was looking through my dies, trying to come up with some inspiration and came across this zig zag striped die. It is one of 2 dies in the hexagon designer dies set by Concord & 9th. I cut it multiple times from white and black card and then used a sheet of double sided adhesive that I had stuck to a piece of copy paper. I used a scalloped die to cut the panel.
.jpg)
The sentiment is foiled in gold and matted onto black card and the flowers (old creative Expressions dies) were cut in black white and gold and stacked. They are slightly offset so you can see the layers and the flowers are not stuck down so they lift off the panel a bit. The panel is mounted onto a black card base. I found a load of ready made black cards that I must have bought years ago. I want to try and use them up. The insert is white with black die cuts used to decorate it.
I really can't make up my mind about this one. I think it really is a bit too busy and wonder if it would have been better if I only used the stripes on half the panel. What do you think?
I was very lucky to receive this gorgeous card from Gail in Norway. Thanks for the little gifts you enclosed too Gail. I love the pink and black and all the texture on this.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
Very striking use of the colour palette Hilary.
ReplyDeleteB x
Elegant color combo, Hilary - love your background and silhouette flowers too!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a vibrant design with your wavy stripes Hilary! So pretty with the touches of gold. Hope you went somewhere fun! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteNailed it Hilary! Love this colour combo. x
ReplyDeleteVery stylish card Hilary, perfect use of the colour and stripes prompt xx
ReplyDeleteΠολύ ωραίες οι κάρτες σου για την Άνοιξη Χίλαρυ . χάρηκα που έλαβα μέρος Να είσαι καλά Καλή Άνοιξη!
ReplyDeleteFabulous striking card Hilary, love all the stripes and silhouette flowers. Beautiful card from Gail too. Enjoy your time away.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
That's a great idea, to create a background! Thanks for the inspiration. Sometimes you have to look at dies with different eyes. You did!
ReplyDeleteGails card is very nice too!
Your card is very striking!
ReplyDeleteThe gold is great with the black and white!
Very striking with the black and white rick rack stripes. I love the card xx
ReplyDeleteIt does play with the eyes a little, but I do love the bnw zig zags! Very bold design and I love the pairing with gold as well. Great card, Hilary!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and design and your card looks very noble.
ReplyDeleteHola. Preciosa tu tarjeta ♥_♥
ReplyDeleteA beauty in black, white and gold!
ReplyDeleteYou were certainly busy with your die cutting for the stripes, Hilary - love the gold accents over it
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Black, white, and gold is such a classic colour combo. And I love the depth of your beautiful gold flowers, Hilary. xx
ReplyDeleteThose zig zags are very cool and surprised me that it's a die. You can second guess yourself into the next century sometimes, but the nice thing is that you can always try it another way another time. I always love gold with black and white. I like Gail's card, too, with the interesting design. Enjoy your time away!
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit of an optical illusion, I was trying to figure out which way around you did it. Personally I think the lovely flowers would have looked better on half the card plain, but it's still a fab card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card to send and receive, both are very effective
ReplyDeleteGosh Hilary what a striking creation I have always love the Black & White theme and this is no exception it is both bold and beautiful I also love the one you received awesome work
ReplyDeletehugs
lorraine x
It is so beautiful. You are so creative.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting striking cards, so unique and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI do love black, white and gold. You've shown how versatile it can be. This is definitely an eye-catching card and I love that you die cut the flowers from all 3 colors. I'm sure Pia will enjoy it whenever it arrives!
ReplyDeleteI really like this card Hilary, the diagonal wavy stripes, hold their own against the beautiful gold flowers. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great colour palette choice - looks stunning! Thanks for being a lovely link in our chain again, big hugs, Jo x
ReplyDelete