Hello and welcome! We have a new challenge on Seize the Birthday blog. The challenge is to make birthday projects, and you also have the option of using a ‘Topping’ that is given in every challenge. And the ‘Topping’ this time is ‘Black and White only’.
Its truly a challenge to not have any colors except black and white in a card for me! I was tempted the whole way to add at least a small sequin in another color. Red! Purple?? Gold! Well, I held it all off! 😀
I used Spellbinders Persian Accent, die cut several pieces, adhered them, then arranged them on the opposite pieces of the black card base. The sentiment comes from Mama Elephant Ella & Friends. I just added a few clear rhinestones for embellishment.
With this card I am joining the following challenges –
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More #326: Anything Goes
I hope you are inspired by this card! Check out the Seize the Birthday blog for more inspiration from out fabulous DT and also from our talented Surprise Party Guest, Julie Beech! And don’t forget to join the party! 🙂
Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
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Yes I agree just Black and White is tough at times..but the effect is so elegant !! I loved how beautiful those die-cuts look on black ! Adding colored sequin would have taken the focus away from them 🙂
Totally agree! I am glad I held back!! 😀
This is a perfect way to use black and white – such a classy card!
Thank you Lindsey!
Beautiful elegant card, love it.
Thank you so much Aileen!
Beautiful card with those pretty die cuts. Love they way you arranged them on your elegant card.
Thank you very much JoAnn!
I know that it is hard not to add color but you did it! Your card is bewitching and in a good way. It is handsome and grand.
Thank you so much Barbara!
This is so striking Ashwini, love the geometric diecuts, so crisp and clean, gorgeous card, Cathy x
Thank you Cathy! Glad you liked it!
But love all the color in your photo shoot 😉 You did a great job with B/W. The shapes add such interest.
Ha ha! I added color on purpose! Thanks for the kind words!
This is so stunning as is…so glad you refrained from adding color…LOl. I think it would have been great but love the starkness of the black and white here! Well done once again!
Thank you so much Nancy! Makes me feel proud of myself! 😆
A very elegant and striking design. The reflected symmetry of the design works so well. 🙂
Thank you so much Julie!
It was one of the hardest challenges for me too :)!!! Love how you arranged the white die cut shapes! It looks so classy!!!
Thank you so much TaeEun! So glad you liked it!
Great use of the colors — your die cuts look amazing
Thank you so much Vicki!
WOW!!! Beautiful, bold and elegant. Thank you for sharing your card with ATSM!
Thank you so much Valentyna!! You’ve made me so happy!!
Very elegant, and well done for holding off on the coloured sequins!
Thank you so much Shirley
This is gorgeous! So elegant! I have a hard time not adding at least a bit of colour so I totally empathize!
Glad to have someone who agrees! Thank you Glenda!!