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.

20 comments:

  1. Beautiful card.
    Hugs Sally xx

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

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  3. 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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  4. Gorgeous card Chrissie,
    Sue x

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

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

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. WOW, this is beautiful! I LOVE the decorative ends on the two panels and your tree is gorgeous!

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  11. this is perfect for the PB challenge this week!

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  12. Chrissie that is stunning and classy. I love it

    Anne

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  13. Hi Chrissie

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

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  14. Gorgeous card, I love the simplicity of it

    Thanks for joining us at Sophisticats this week

    Jan xx

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

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  16. gorgeous card Chrissie
    Allisonx

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

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Thanks,
Chrissie