Hi Everybody,This card is not a water colour but is created on black card with Spectrum Noir Pencils.
It was just something I was playing around with the other day to see how it would turn out.
The outline to the flower has been heat embossed in gold and then coloured in.
I think the pencils showed up really well on the black card and makes a card with a difference especially for me.
Not sure if I like the card but it was worth playing with on a cold winters day !!
However I do love the stamp which is Peony Scrolls from Alte New and there is also a matching die
I bought both of mine from Sevenhills Crafts and they stock a lot of the US stamps on their website
The sentiment was stamped and embossed in the same gold onto some black card and the trimmed into a little banner. The card is from Papermill Direct and is a 255 gsm so a really good quality
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Morning Christina, absolutely gorgeous I really love it, it is a bit dark for you as your usually fun and flowery but It really is a WOW.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
yes Christina, I really do like the effect of your card, different but very nice
ReplyDeletevery striking card, I like it
ReplyDeletecheers Kaye
Lovely card, very striking.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Beautiful ,just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteElaine H X
Good morning Christina, I like your beautiful card, it is different, very effective.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about experimenting. We need to do that now and again.
We would end up in a continuous bubble on sameness if we did not.
I was on your Origami Boxes yesterday, I love making them.
Have a great day
Patricia xxx
Wow Christina, this is gorgeous and yes, very different for you but well worth it : )
ReplyDeleteHi yes i agree it is very different ,not sure about it
ReplyDeletebut the colouring is lovely.
Marion H
Morning Christina,
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, love it.
Lydia
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A very effective card Christina, thanks Ann
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!
ReplyDeleteSo different from what you usually show us, but just gorgeous!
Your colouring is great, and the stamps are lovely :))
A striking effect :))
What's not to like - it's a lovely design! Just wondering how you did the shading effect around the image. Jackie x
ReplyDeleteLove it - it is gorgeous and I'm going to try something similar. Thank you for the inspiration, even though I know mine won't come out anywhere near as well. I am not particularly good at stamping/colouring in but I keep trying.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteThis card really is beautiful. Sometimes it's good to go outside your comfort zone and especially when the results are as stunning as this
Love & best wishes
Jennt C xxx
Good morning Christina. Very striking card.
ReplyDeleteWow, Christina I think this is most beautiful, I just love the colouring and that white shadow you put behind it looks amazing, makes it 'pop'....is it a white pencil ????? Why oh why don't you like it ???? I think it is amazing.....Luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Christina :) First of all "Wow"! This is definitely an Art Piece, which can be interpreted differently by each beholder. I see it as an awesome sympathy card in which a deity is speaking in bold letters. Or, for someone going through a difficult time in which the giver of the card is speaking their support. However one interprets it, this card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and very, very different from any other card I have ever seen anywhere. I love it when you experiment like this! Thank you so much for sharing. Sooooooooooo.... how was the craft show????? Enjoy a terrific day Dear Lady. Big Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Christina. The colouring is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in spain x
Hi, Christina,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!!! It's very dark and mysterious. The pencils have done a wonderful job, it's quite atmospheric isn't it and deffo not your usual style. It's great to experiment though isn't it and I think you've come up with a winner. Of course, I went right over to the website and now I've got quite a healthy wish list on the go over there lol.
Bejay xx
Hi Christina, as you say very different, but trying new methods is always exciting. Keep up the lovely work.
ReplyDeleteThis card is just beautiful Christina. The black and gold with the soft water colors is so elegant and stunning.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card...I like the coloring against the black background....this turned out fantastic...well done Christina
ReplyDeleteOh WOW that is such a beautiful card! It speaks to the heart.....I just lost my Dad a month ago.....for me the card speaks of the darkness I feel and then there is that beautiful rose you find in the midst of your dark hour.
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful to me as a sympathy card you have done such a beautiful piece of artwork here Christina! Thank you for sharing God bless you
Have a awesome day :)
Oops sorry not a rose a "peony" but I guess you can do either one
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card, I like how it looks on blk. and embossed in gold it makes it pop. I have those pencils must give it a go.Why dont you like it?
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. Love everything about it
Margaret xx
Oh my goodnesss Christina, this card is STUNNING! I would love it if you did this one in a video, its just so beautiful! (I wouldn't mind seeing it on my shelf, either! LOL) Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretyy!
ReplyDeleteTwo words: absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteJust love the result of your experiment! Very effective, striking.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely beyond gorgeous! I would like to see a video of this card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove this card Christina. I have been using my Spectrum Noir pencils lately so whilst out must give this a try. Hadn't thought of using black card.
ReplyDeleteI think it turned out beautiful. Love it and it's different.
ReplyDeleteEdna B.
A lovely card, thank you Christina. such a lovely effect.xxx
ReplyDeleteVery striking and I love the colours.
ReplyDeletevery cool effect!!
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteWell I like this card even if you're not to sure about it. Love the stamp.
It's simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteVery artistic - beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteHi Christina,
ReplyDeleteI would count this one as a resounding success! It truly is beautiful, and I am itching to have a go at something similar myself! Was already thinking of doing something along these lines but on Kraft card! Guess I will have to try both eh? lol! You should be very pleased with yourself with this one, I hope that it grows on you! It really is stunning! TFS!
Hugs,
Karen xx
Lovely work, I like the white you have around the image, makes the flower really stand out. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Chritina. Beautiful colouring and what a lovely stamp. Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Christina, Like everyone else I love this very dramatic card. The use of the black background certainly makes the beautifully coloured images jump straight off the card. Janelle x
ReplyDeleteI've always loved dark colors, so I think this one is just gorgeous! You did a great job, Christina.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it....BEAUTIFUL card.
ReplyDeleteWonderful playing Christina Love the flowers on the black backing
ReplyDeleteA beautiful new technique and the card is absolutely lovely. It's a different look but I truly think it's gorgeous! Thank you for continuing to share your incredible ideas with us!
ReplyDeleteSandra Smith
Wow! What a lovely card Christina.......I really must try this idea. Thanks for showing it. Beryl x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful work of art Christina stunning.
ReplyDeleteKind regards. Anne Owens xx
Christina I really do like this card with the pencils. I must go and google 255gsm . I did finally get a heavier card stock from ( found a 110#) . Have to go back and review ur paper weights. Thanks again for sharing. ~blessings, Louise
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning...it would be out of my comfort zone too but I really think it is very tasteful and I'll have a go with the Beautiful Day stamps.
ReplyDeleteWell done!!