Today's challenge over on Sharon Johnson's (notimetostamp) Blog is Black Ink Only.
That's right ... this means NO COLORING of any sort - no markers, no pencils, no chalks, no inks - just black ink only. NO other restrictions ... anything else goes!
I thought this was going to be difficult for me ... but it was actually quite easy and totally FUN!! Only yesterday I received this adorable Sugar Nellie image called "Reflective" in the mail and could not wait to ink it up! NO ... I DIDN'T CHEAT! Her britches are paper pieced as is the patch on her sleeve elbow from a scrap I had on my worktable. I used Versafine Black ink on Whisper White cardstock for my image, and diecut using Nestabilities rectangles. In the corners I used a Creative Memories round tip black marker just to add the dots. My sentiment is by Versus Rubber Stamps and is matted in a blue teal scrap I had laying on my worktable. The blue teal satin ribbon is by Offray. The only other embellishment is the Prima flower and Hero Arts gem I put in her hair.
I am really thrilled with the outcome ... what do you think?? Thanks Sharon for a fun challenge ... I can always depend on you to make me "think out of the box!" Thanks for stopping by today ... please come back again. Have a happy day!!
What a fabulous idea to paper piece for this challenge -- totally clever!!! I love your image and your very beautiful card!!! I am so glad you got to play -- thanks so much!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! What a cute image and I love how the colors are just on the jeans and patch. Very sweet.
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Fabulous Darlene!! Love that paper piecing!!
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I love to paper pierce - especially on the big fat "chef" stamp from Stampin Up (do you know it?). This was a great way to meet Sharon's challenge and I love that color with black! I gotta get on the band-wagon, baby! We have one more busy weekend, then I'm jumpin in with both feet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea. I thought you had cheated! Until I read further down. So very effective!
ReplyDeleteHow clever to paper piece! Love your card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea to paper piece her - she looks fantastic that way!
ReplyDeleteThat would be a tough challenge. But how clever of you to incorporate paper piecing to add color to her outfit.
ReplyDeleteWOWZER!! What a darling creation!! Just love it!! TFS! :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the challenge. I just love these Sugar Nellie images. They are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThis is darling! I love her "britches!"
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