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:

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

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  2. I really like the addition of the text!

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

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

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  5. Simple yet makes the statement. Nice!

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

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

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

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  9. Stunning in its simplicity. I like the text.

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

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  11. The addition of the text was a great idea!

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

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  13. 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!

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  14. The whole thing works really well.

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  15. Really love this card, so simple and sweet!

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

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

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  18. 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

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  19. Elegant in its simplicity. Love the bit of twine.

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

    Hugs,

    Jenny

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

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

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

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  24. 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!

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  25. I think adding the text was brilliant! Great card!

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

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

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

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

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