Friday, January 25, 2013

PTI January 2013 blog hop

It's time for the PTI hop!
Me posting 3 days in a row is nothing short of a miracle, but I'm skipping sleep to create something! :)
The challenge was black backgrounds- super fun- and the chalkboard craze is still going strong! So glad I was able to make something in this style before it passed! 
So here's my take:
 I used tag-it #11 on black with white embossing & vintage cream ink shadow. I also embossed a frame with a spellbinder die & added a bit of prisma pencil.
 Needed something, so I added May Arts Baker's twine.
 And then I added text. Did I go too far?
 Maybe. Owell. Still a fun Valentine! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy Hopping!

35 comments:

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Love the text, like you were working on school work and left a love message .

Karen B. said...

I really like the addition of the text!

Leigh said...

I don't think you went too far at all-- the end result is gorgeous!

Camille Short said...

Love this idea, so simple, yet so simply adorable. Thanks for sharing!

Jodi_E said...

Simple yet makes the statement. Nice!

Keva Phipps said...

Simple and sweet. Love the text!

Cheryl said...

I love the subtle text and the clean design. Great valentine!

artful-notions said...

My vote is for going 'too far'! Love the texty background.

Lindsey said...

You definitely didn't go to far...love what the text background adds!

Rhonda said...

Stunning in its simplicity. I like the text.

sanketi said...

The text background adds so much to this card! beautiful!

Tracey McNeely said...

The addition of the text was a great idea!

craftmates said...

Love this CAS card. - Irma

bjmartin said...

Definitely not too far! To me, the text makes it look even more "chalkboardy". Love it!

Marybeth said...

Good for you and way to go three days in a row. I know what you mean. Love the added text and your card is lovely!

angelabranon said...

The whole thing works really well.

Miriam Prantner said...

Really love this card, so simple and sweet!

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE the added text and that red twine! Your card is Wonderful! LOVE how you colored the frame with prisma pencil marks!

Helen F. said...

Ohhh, Jen, I love how you added just little touches to your CAS card. Works beautifully!

Jill Norwood said...

Love the text added! Love all the progressive photos! I think you could use all the renditions depending on what you wanted from simple to more elegant and detailed! Great take!! And way to go posting 3 days in a row!!
:) Jill

Leigh Ann Baird said...

simple and stunning!

Joyce said...

Elegant in its simplicity. Love the bit of twine.

Jenny said...

Simple and oh so sweet! I love the printed background and the twine ties it all together nicely.

Hugs,

Jenny

Nina Yang said...

Love your take on the challenge, Jen! Love all the little texture and details you added!

Suzanne said...

Jen, I love the look of the text background in white on the dark cardstock! This is a clean and simply beauty!

Christy Q @ SchnauzerCrafts Creations said...

Gorgeous! I love the CAS look with the chalkboard technique. I am determined to give this technique a whirl this weekend. ;)

Karen C. said...

I like all of the versions of your cards but my fav is definitely the last one. The red baker's twine and the text stamping on the black background looks like you've been doodling during a class!! Very sweet!

Linda Suarez said...

I think adding the text was brilliant! Great card!

Jacquie Southas said...

I LOVE the addition of the text - beautiful chalkboard technique!

Tonya Jastad said...

The text is great! Lovely card.

maria f. said...

I really like the touch of twine (and the text too).

Rebecca Ednie said...

I like it. Don't think it's too far.

Taheerah (*LittleMissT*) said...

Wonderful card, I love both looks!! Really must try the chalkboard technique before the trend disappears!

Julie S. said...

Beautiful !

~Tammy~ said...

Such a beautiful sime design!