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!
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35 comments:

  1. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 25, 2013 at 7:03 AM

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

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  2. Karen B.January 25, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    I really like the addition of the text!

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  3. Leigh PennerJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:07 AM

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

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  4. Camille ShortJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:07 AM

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

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  5. Jodi_EJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Simple yet makes the statement. Nice!

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  6. Songbirdcards.blogspot.comJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Simple and sweet. Love the text!

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  7. CherylJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:22 AM

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

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  8. Nancy Penir January 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

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

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  9. LindseyJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:34 AM

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

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  10. RhondaJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Stunning in its simplicity. I like the text.

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  11. SanketiJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:45 AM

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

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  12. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    The addition of the text was a great idea!

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  13. craftmatesJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Love this CAS card. - Irma

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  14. bjmartinJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:30 AM

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

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  15. MarybethJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    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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  16. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    The whole thing works really well.

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  17. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Really love this card, so simple and sweet!

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  18. Sue Lelli January 25, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    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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  19. Helen F.January 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

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

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  20. Jill NorwoodJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    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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  21. Leigh Ann BairdJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    simple and stunning!

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  22. JoyceJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Elegant in its simplicity. Love the bit of twine.

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  23. JennyJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:50 PM

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

    Hugs,

    Jenny

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  24. Nina YangJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:18 PM

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

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  25. SuzanneJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    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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  26. None NoneJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    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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  27. Karen C.January 25, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    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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  28. Linda SuarezJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    I think adding the text was brilliant! Great card!

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  29. Jacquie SouthasJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM

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

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  30. tonyamariesJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    The text is great! Lovely card.

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  31. maria f.January 26, 2013 at 3:01 PM

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

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  32. Rebecca EdnieJanuary 27, 2013 at 4:57 PM

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

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  33. TaheerahJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:08 AM

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

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  34. Julie ShearerJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful !

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  35. ~Tammy~January 30, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Such a beautiful sime design!

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