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Saturday, 17 April 2010

Penny Black Tree

I really like this stylised tree stamp from Penny Black and it really doesn't get enough outings. However with the theme of monochrome brown from the Penny Black Challenge this week, this image came to my mind.
I used the sketch from Crazy 4 Challenges, making it square rather than rectangular.
The ABC Challenge this week is S for Sparkle... well there is lots of pearlised paper and 4 twinkly gems on this card, so maybe that will count! Sophisticats Challenge this week is So distressing, and as the image is gently distressed with chalk, it's for that challenge too!
I made the fancy ends to the straps with the corner punch from Martha Stewart's Double Loop Punch Around the Page set. The embossing is Swiss Dots from Cuttlebug.

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20 comments:

  1. Alizabethy17 April 2010 at 14:19

    what a stunning card!

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  2. Sally17 April 2010 at 14:49

    Beautiful card.
    Hugs Sally xx

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  3. Catherine Marshall17 April 2010 at 14:54

    wow what a great card and the colours are amazing!!!

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  4. Kerry17 April 2010 at 15:14

    Beatiful card - very elegant! Just found your blog and I have joined as follower. I will visit again to see your lovely creations xx

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  5. Anonymous17 April 2010 at 16:25

    Gorgeous card Chrissie,
    Sue x

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  6. Sherry Eckblad17 April 2010 at 17:01

    Chrissie, Such a great card and I love that stamp that you used.

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  7. Jen17 April 2010 at 20:44

    This is simply stunning and so stylish.
    Thanks for joining in at the ABC Challenge.
    Hugs
    Jen x

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  8. Kath Stewart17 April 2010 at 21:33

    absolutely gorgeous chrissie...such a beautiful elegant card...love that image......thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC....hugs kath xxx

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  9. Unknown17 April 2010 at 21:34

    wow Chrissie - now this really is my favourite one... I love the tree and the monochromatic look... simply stunning.

    Paula x x x

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  10. Cynthia17 April 2010 at 22:35

    Hi Chrissie, this looks so simple but I can tell all the work that went into making such a beautiful card. Thanks so much for sharing your creation.
    Cheers
    Cynthia

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  11. Lynda Benden17 April 2010 at 23:19

    WOW, this is beautiful! I LOVE the decorative ends on the two panels and your tree is gorgeous!

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  12. Sue from Oregon18 April 2010 at 04:31

    this is perfect for the PB challenge this week!

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  13. Anne18 April 2010 at 07:34

    Chrissie that is stunning and classy. I love it

    Anne

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  14. Gibmiss18 April 2010 at 10:50

    Hi Chrissie

    lovely card and image hope all ok with you
    Hugs
    sylvie
    xxx

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  15. Unknown18 April 2010 at 12:44

    Gorgeous card, I love the simplicity of it

    Thanks for joining us at Sophisticats this week

    Jan xx

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  16. Silli18 April 2010 at 18:55

    Fantastic, love the colors and the image! Thanks for joining C4C!

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  17. Allison18 April 2010 at 20:31

    gorgeous card Chrissie
    Allisonx

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  18. gina g19 April 2010 at 13:24

    Hi Chrissie love this card its beautiful. Thanks for joining us for the Sophisti-cats Challenge this week. luv gina xx

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  19. Christy20 April 2010 at 03:04

    This is gorgeous!!!!

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  20. Anonymous27 April 2010 at 11:24

    Lovely gorgeous card, Thanks for joining us on the ABC Challenge this time, Samantha :0)

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie