Monday 6 February 2012

Crafty Cardmakers Callenge 61 Monochrome Magic !

Unaccustomed as I am........ ( sound like a speech from a wedding ) to posting twice in one day but I felt that the winner of my challenge over at Get Creative and the new Challenge at Crafty Cardmakers both deserved separate posts so anyone interested in  who my winner was please see today's earlier post.

Over at Crafty Cardmakers our new challenge for the next fortnight is up and running and what a great one it is too " Monochrome Magic " has been chosen by the lovely and talented Beth so please pop over  to see exactly what she is asking us do do.

I'm a little boring and immediately chose black and white for my DT card that and the fact that it is one of my favourite colour combinations, here's what I made


Now its not very often I actually like something I make but I really enjoyed making this card , even though I used a ton of UTEE and there where crystals everywhere for days after ( I 'm  such a messy crafter ! ) I used my Cameo to create the DP and cut the corner edges and flourishes which I tripled embossed with clear UTEE to give a glorious ( well I think so ) shine. On the central panel which I cut with spellbinders labels nesting dies I used the faux porcelain technique which I saw for the first time on Shelly Hickox blog,  it was my first attempt and I think it needs a little practice but I loved the outcome. I stamped the image using one of the Hero Arts flower engraving stamps.


A little close up so you can see the porcelain effect a little better,  in fact I liked it so much I detached it from the card and framed it !!!! and here it is in all its glory in my living room !


For this challenge we have two fabulous sponsors who are being very generous indeed in fact there was nearly a riot on the design team as we all wanted to win the prizes !!

and we have a fabulous prize on offer from them It's a two parter and for those of you who watch Create and Craft TV you will know what an absolutely fantastic prize this is as it has sold out each time it has come to air.

Part One IndigoBlu FlitterGlu Starter Kit

Starter Kit with everything you need to start using FlitterGlu

Contains: FlitterGlu Phat Foam Scoochy sponge Easy peasy stamp cleaner Mega-Flake Winter Dawn Plus - FlitterGlu Hints and Tips Sheet

Part Two The Gorgeous 'Love Is' Stamp
We are also sponsored by 
Who are offering a $10 Gift Certificate for their Store to the challenge winner

Great prizes I think you will agree, why not pop on over to Crafty Cardmakers the DT have come up with some inspirational pieces and who knows you could be one of our lucky winners !!
Blogger didn't like me posting twice in one day  it's taken two whole hours to post this I must be on a one post a day limit !!
wishing you all a wonderful week
Take care
Marie 

Also linking this card to Challenge up your Life who's theme is " Tone on Tone Monochrome "

60 comments:

  1. Now I see black and white is really your favourite combo. You made a perfectly beautiful card, dear Marie! Enjoy the rest of a day! Hugs, Xenia

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  2. WOW I can see why you wanted it framed, it's gorgeous.

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  3. A really gorgeous card Marie. love the black and white and the crackle panel is stunning.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  4. Fabulous work, Marie. I love your beautiful Cameo creations...well, I would...wouldn't I. Your triple embossing looks fabulous! A beautiful piece of artwork that looks wonderful framed:)

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  5. What a gorgeous card! Looks great framed, too! Hugs, Valerie

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  6. A wonderful piece of art again, Marie!! I love this "cracked" centerpiece - really close to the look of old porcelain! And your colour choice is perfect - black and white is always so elegant, no matter what.
    Hugs,
    Uli
    I´m back from vacation and frreeezzing... how are the temperatures in Greece?

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  7. Haven't you done well Marie :) it's gorgeous
    Von x♥x

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  8. This is just beautiful, Marie- I love that you framed it!! Black and white is one of my favorite color combos as well- not boring at all! So sophisticated- just love it.
    Nice work :)

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  9. Oh Marie, is so stunning. black abd white - looks gorgeous.
    Love it
    hugs
    Doreen xx

    And many many thnaks for your lovely comments ;)

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  10. That's a very beautiful and elegant card Marie! I love the colour combination! Most prolly i'll give it a try too, i'm really curious to try to come up with something using these colours!

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  11. Hi Marie, I'k wirth you B/W is a fabby combinatuion especially in your hands :)) Two gorgeous cards, love both that UTEE technique is brilliant, love them both, Gay xxx

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  12. Wow, its stunning, it looks like a piece of painted fine china.
    A gorgeous card.
    Yvonne x

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  13. Oh Marie, I'm having a real giggle here (FlitterGlue Phat Foam Scoochy Sponge - who makes up these names!) Gorgeous piece of art, it's so elegant and looks lovely framed. xx

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  14. This black and white card is beautiful. You know how much I love the black and white combination by my side bar. This is very unique and elegant. Oh, the comment about the guy on the video. I'm with you on that one. hehe
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  15. This is fabulous Marie, the corners are stunning and I love the cracked effect on the main image.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  16. Η κάρτα σου είναι ένα υπέροχο ασπρόμαυρο έργο τέχνης!!!!!

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  17. WOW!! This is a work of art Marie! I love back and white too and this is an excellent example of how good it can look. The centre panel really looks like porcelain - amazing!! I love how you've framed it. If you ever get fed up with it I'll pay the postage to Liverpool, lol!
    xx

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  18. Well it's a man thing isn't it, blogger is definately male as it doesn't like anything out of the old routine.
    Fabulous creation, looks really great in the frame but I must admit at first I thought you had used some black lacey tights for the background lol.

    Kath x

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  19. Fabulous card Marie, love the DP and corner flourishes and that amazing faux porcelain embellishment!
    Val x

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  20. So elegant and romantic!
    Love the porcelain effect!

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  21. Wonderful mono colored card Marie! Very elegant combin ation. Maybe Ill join this challenge! take care, gerri

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  22. wow am so loving your fabulous card Marie, such fab texture and a wonderful design. x

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  23. DEFINITELY framable! You amaze me--this is STUNNING! Way to go on the new technique--putting that down as one to try! :)

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  24. this is a very striking card.... elegant and sophisticated.

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  25. καλημερα..καρδια μου..εχεις ενα τροπο με το χαρτι..το παιρνεις και το πλαθεις..βγαζεις εικονες μαγεμενες που σε ταξιδεουν..νασαι καλα..ο Θεος να σε χει υπο την Σκεπη του..πολλα μαγεμενα φιλια

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  26. A beautiful card, a great design and wonderful colors....thanks for joining us this week at Challenge up your life….
    Hugs Michaela

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  27. oh wow Hun this is brilliant,great design and such amazing detail Hun just fantastic hugs Cherylxxxx

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  28. Well, Marie, you will be pleased to hear I actually sat down and braced myself before viewing your offerings of the day! Such a great ides (DUH). Beautiful card and I'm so pleased you framed it. It begs to be honoured. xodonna

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  29. I think your creation is absolutely stunning, I love the triple embossing on the corners, it looks fabulous and the faux porcelain looks brilliant too. I think it's great that you framed it too, a real work of art.

    Feebsy
    xx

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  30. Wonderful creation!
    Thanks for joining us at Challenge up your life!

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  32. Hi Marie, glorious it is! I absolutely love it - never seen the faux porcelain technique before but you have certainly mastered the effect beautifully, and it deserves pride of place. I'm hoping that whatever is needed is somewhere in my stash! Fabulous prizes - I sooo love gilding flakes and flitter glu. Very inspirational, so may have a go :-)

    Have a great week Marie. x

    p.s. I'm going to be a nanna!

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  33. Hi Marie, I enjoyed seeing the winning cards in your earlier post and had to visit Anni's blog to say so!
    Your elegant black and white number is just beautiful and the faux porcelain looks real actually! Too right it should be on show in your room :0)
    Jenny x

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  34. A super design Marie & I love the porcelain effect.
    Sally x

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  35. Marie, you make black and white work so well... The flower with the porcelain effect is amazing!

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  36. Wow, wow, wow! I love the porcelain effect! It looks like real porcelain! Black and white is such a beautiful combination!
    Thanks for sharing this amazing card!

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  37. your panel looks just as good on the frame as it did on the card, loving the porcelain effect.

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  38. Your faux technique came out great! I have that bookmarked on my computer from when Shelly showed us a long time ago.... I keep meaning to try it! I just love what you've done here.

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  39. This is such a beautiful card, I can understand why you framed it.
    xxx Hazel.

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  40. hello Marie! It is finally snowing to the center of Thessaloniki!! Hope you are worm and you a cup of hot chocolate! Your cards are amazing! Love your style! kisses!

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  41. Lovely card...just beautiful!
    Thanks also for your kind words on my blog.

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  42. Wow Marie this is stunning, so elegant!
    Anne
    x

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  43. Hi Marie. OMG it is working!!!!! Absolutely stunning!
    Sending lots of hugs.
    Florence xx

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  44. A fantastic card, love the cracked effect.

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  45. Oh my my! This is one of the most beautiful cards I've seen! The colours, the texture, everything is perfect. I always like your cards but this one is beyond comparison with any other! WTG Marie!

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  46. Marie μου είναι τέλεια!!! Έμπνευση στο φουλ! Υπέροχες και πολύ ταιριαστές και οι γωνίες! Καλό βραδάκι!

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  47. Oh wow, this is fabulous - so classy! Jo x

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  48. so very elegant and gorgeous! i haven't used utee in years, but i do remember it to be quite messy! it was worth it- this is beautiful!

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  49. Wow elegant and stylish I love it. Hope you are keeping well. Not seen you on DC for ages. Chris xx

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  50. Wow! Just beautiful! Love how you used the colors!

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  51. Boring you are not. Fab card and I love black and white - so striking.
    Just got back and hopefully when the jet lag goes away I will be back to normal and checking blogs better than I have of late.
    I've missed wading through your beautiful work.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  52. WOW!! Such a stunning and elegant creation! I love your crackle technique!! TFS! HUGS

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  53. Stunning card, Marie! I LOVE it!

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  54. Now Marie, you could never be accused of being boring, especially when you make beautiful cards like this one. I love the faux cracked porcelain technique and you've made an excellent job of it and it does deserve to be framed. Elizabeth x

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  55. Marie firstly I want to thanks you( more speaches!) for the lovely comments that you always leave on my blog.
    Secondly your black and white card is so elegant, I especially love the faux porcelain...I am going to pop back to your link and check that technique.
    have a good week!!

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  56. The card is stunning, and thanks for the link to the Porcelain technique I shall have to try it out.
    hugs Kimx

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  57. I like this black and white style! This is a lovely card. Thank you to share your creation with us at Challenge up your life!.
    Francine

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  58. Hon, I think I missed coming by and commenting on this last time, my apologies.

    What a fabulous creation. I absolutely adore the design! Those corners are gorgeous and I love the simplicity of the flower against that wonderful bizzy background.

    I am with you. Whenever I triple emboss I end up with crystals everywhere too, including in the dog's coat.

    Lin

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