Friday, January 25, 2013

based in black {PTI blog hop}

I squeezed in a little time for this month's PTI blog hop.  The inspiration photos were just too.... er... inspiring.  *grins*

based in black.

I started out with a black cardstock panel, and heat embossed florals from "in bloom."  I colored the leaves with a green inktense colored pencil - they're amazing, the way they pop on dark-colored paper!  I heat-embossed the blooms again on watercolor paper, and watercolored them with different inktense pencils.  They were cut out, and layered with different heights of foam squares.

based in black.

The large thank you sentiment is so beautiful, and fancy enough to stand alone on the kraft panel.  I was especially inspired by the tag on the top right:



That's it for me!  Happy hopping, and thank you for popping over here!
Posted by at 7:35 AM
Labels: ,

69 comments:

  1. TaheerahJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Beautiful Elena! I love this so much!! The flowers pop so well and I love the use of the embossing on black too!

    ReplyDelete
  2. ~amy~January 25, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    super gorgeous!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. RhondaJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    This is beautiful Elena. LOve the kraft with the black and the flowers are stunning.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Jennifer KJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the black + kraft.

    ReplyDelete
  5. WidaJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    WOW! and the photo is just stunning, so clear and vibrant! did you change your method?

    ReplyDelete
  6. Cindy H.January 25, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Really lovely! Love the beautiful colors and design.

    ReplyDelete
  7. GayatriJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Beautiful! Love the white embossing on black and the gorgeous coloured flowers. The kraft panel is a nice touch. Fab card, Elena!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Nancy L.January 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Its a beautiful card!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Leigh PennerJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, Elena! I love it!

    ReplyDelete
  10. MarybethJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Simply stunning! Beautiful flowers and my favorite thank you stamp.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 25, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Wow!!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. KarenJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I'm linking this one to my visualize.us account for inspiration.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Songbirdcards.blogspot.comJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    This. Is. Stunning! I absolutely love it.

    ReplyDelete
  14. CherylJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    This is so pretty! I love the popped-up flowers and the kraft panel.

    ReplyDelete
  15. LindseyJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    I don't even know what to say. There is not a single thing about this that isn't gorgeous. I do love, love that you put the kraft panel on there. I think that is what first caught my eye.

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Really lovely card!! I love everything about it. Nicely done!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Nicole ParmentierJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Gorgeous card, love the dimension in the flowers and the kraft panel!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. JoyceJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Unbelievably stunning. No, just kidding -- I believe it-- not kidding about the stunning. In bloom is one of my fave images, and I am pinning your ideas. I've been contemplating those Ink tensive pencils. I think you just sold me.

    ReplyDelete
  19. ReneeJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful!!
    Love those gorgeous blooms against the black...
    and that sentiment...
    isn't it perfect?
    Love this beauty! :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Gorgeous! I'll be pinning this one for sure!!!

    ReplyDelete
  21. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Gorgeous! I'll be pinning this one for sure!!!

    ReplyDelete
  22. MichelleJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    wow! gorgeous card!

    ReplyDelete
  23. victoria hJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful card - love it.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Montreal ConfectionsJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    This card is one of those moments we talked about, just WOW I can't stop looking at it.

    ReplyDelete
  25. PamelaJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    I love the watercoloring... and the variations in the different heights for the bloom is perfect :D

    ReplyDelete
  26. HanneJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    This card is adorable!!! I love your watercolouring and the big sentiment!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Karen (carefree creations)January 25, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    This is beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  28. jenJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    This is really so stunning! :) Those flowers really pop!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Nina YangJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    You will laugh when you see my card, Elena! Looks like we are both inspired a lot by the "Unique Tags" haha! And I almost used the same blooms! lol Love your take on this!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    So pretty! I love the subtle green you added and also the color you added to the kraft piece, just right.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Gorgeous thank you card.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Veronica ZJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Oh Elena I LOVE this! Absolutely beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Kay MillerJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Wow!! This is a really gorgeous card!! I loved reading about how you did it! Beautiful work!

    ReplyDelete
  34. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous water colored blooms! Back to your old tricks again at number three, eh? Lovely card, Elena!

    ReplyDelete
  35. craftmatesJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the watercolouring. - Irma

    ReplyDelete
  36. Lisa KJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Wow! Stunning! I love it!

    ReplyDelete
  37. bjmartinJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    This is beautiful! I love the colors set against the black, and the kraft panel is perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  38. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    I love your layout and the bit of color on the top.

    ReplyDelete
  39. LaloJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    AMAZING!!!

    ReplyDelete
  40. natashakaraJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    This is stunning! I Love the kraft with the black.

    ReplyDelete
  41. Kelly GriglioneJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Oh WOW, Elena, your kraft on black, with the colored flowers outlined in white ... simply stunning!!! Love, love, LOVE this!!

    ReplyDelete
  42. TasnimJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    The is very elegant and beautiful! love the shading around the kraft piece.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Sue Lelli January 25, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Elena, so PRETTY! LOVE the flowers and the sentiment on the kraft!

    ReplyDelete
  44. Jill NorwoodJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    So very beautiful! Love the inktense pencils - may have to invest! Wow!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Leigh Ann BairdJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Striking!

    ReplyDelete
  46. Lisa's Creative NicheJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    wow!!! This is beautiful indeed! I LOVE the kraft on the black and now you have inspired me as well!

    ReplyDelete
  47. CassandraJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Love this Elena, don't know which bit I like more, the embossed flowers or the black and kraft combination. No, I can't choose, love it all.

    ReplyDelete
  48. Jodi_EJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Fantastic!

    ReplyDelete
  49. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Fabulous card! Love the coloring. Pat Kinkaid

    ReplyDelete
  50. JennyJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Oh my! Pure lovlieness - your colors really pop!

    Hugs,

    Jenny

    ReplyDelete
  51. mylittlepaperaddictionJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    You did such a great job with this challenge! Absolutely beautiful and so classy!

    ReplyDelete
  52. AnnheidelJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    So pretty! I love with the sponged kraft. I used In Bloom too!

    ReplyDelete
  53. KaraJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    really beautiful..love the kraft!!

    ReplyDelete
  54. debJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    very pretty card. Great idea

    ReplyDelete
  55. Vicki DutcherJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Just so elegant and stunning at the same time -- you rocked this card!

    ReplyDelete
  56. Rose AJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Love the water colouring Elena! I'm definitely going to try it on black! Beautiful card and the watercolouring on your flowers is just beautiful

    ReplyDelete
  57. SuzanneJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Elena, this is so beautiful! I love those rainbow colored flowers!

    ReplyDelete
  58. Helen F.January 25, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Oh Elena, your card is stunning! I love the pretty colors you used for your flowers and the Kraft on black is a perfect combo!

    ReplyDelete
  59. Karen C.January 25, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Gorgeous use of white embossed images. The flowers really pop against the black background.

    ReplyDelete
  60. Linda SuarezJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    So beautiful Elena! I love the brightly colored flowers and kraft! Thanks for sharing!!

    ReplyDelete
  61. EvaJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    This is stunning! The flowers pop and the black on kraft add an aged yet elegant look! Awesome card!

    ReplyDelete
  62. GretaJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Gorgeous card--perfect for the challenge! Thank you so much for leaving me a comment--it made my day!

    ReplyDelete
  63. samantha's cardsJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    very pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  64. Jacquie SouthasJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    The flowers are gorgeous & pop beautifully against the black & kraft!

    ReplyDelete
  65. Meredith MacRitchieJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Uh, WOW. This is STUNNING. I love every little thing about it!!

    ReplyDelete
  66. tonyamariesJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  67. DarnellJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    This is a star in the thumbnails, Elena! The colors are dynamite against the black and that kraft panel? Mwah! I'm definitely putting the idea of kraft-n-black in my inspiration folder!!

    ReplyDelete
  68. The Mize of TexasJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Love his card! Excellent work!

    ReplyDelete
  69. JJ BoltonJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    This is seriously gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)