Friday, 24 October 2014

Christmas Fun over at Polkadoodles Challenge Blog....

Hello again,

It's time for a mid-challenge inspiration make for the Christmas Fun over at the Polkadoodles Challenge Blog. 

This gave me a chance to have another play with the totally awesome Work and Play Festive Hollybobs CD and the image I have used is also available as a digi download and her name is Hollybobs Cards so don't forget to check her out in the Polkadoodles digi download store.

Now onto my DT make....I have something a little different for you, and please don't fall off your chairs but I have NOT used my alcohol markers!  I know, a shock right!  But I am very pleased with the effects on this card and really hope you are too.....


Totally monochrome!
The artwork by the amazing Nikky Hall is so good that all I did was to take my black micron pen and add shading by dotting and adding small dashed lines.  TOP TIP:  I followed the shading guide already on the image and kept stopping and looking at a different angle to make sure I didn't go to far.



The layering was kept simple, black and white spotted paper from my stash and I fashioned a frame for the image from scrap black card (see there is a reason I keep it all!).


Finally adding a button and some black onyx perfecct pearls and ta-da, my quick make monochrome Christmas card is done!

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will leave me a comment as I love to read them :D 
Don't forget to head over to the Polkadoodles Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the very talented design team have been up to :D

Happy Crafting

Sandie xx

Challenges:
TTCRDS - 21/10 AG
Not Just Cards - 4 AG
Ppinky Dolls challenge - 4 AG
Buckwells challenge - Oct
Crafting for all seasons - buttons and bows 88
Inspiration Destination - 4 AG
Creative Fingers - 54 AG
CD Sunday - 19/10 Sillouettes (CD I've used is Festive Hollybobs)
Crafty Girls challenge - 30 AG
Pennys paper challenge - 20 Polkadots and pearls (I have used black perfect pearls)
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34 comments :

  1. Bev24 October 2014 at 08:24

    This is just so darned clever Sandie I adore it!

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  2. PoppyK24 October 2014 at 08:30

    I love the monochrome look. Love it xx Katie xx

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  3. shampylou3024 October 2014 at 08:38

    Beautiful card. Love the monochromatic look. Xxxxx

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  4. As.I.Do.Rodos.24 October 2014 at 08:39

    Stunning black and white card Ginny x

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  5. Doreen24 October 2014 at 08:55

    This is gorgeous,lovely image and design.xxx

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  6. Eve's Been Reading24 October 2014 at 08:56

    Lovely Sandie, I really like it, well done! Y x

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  7. Anjie24 October 2014 at 10:14

    Lovely make Sandie.
    Hugs
    Anj
    xx

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  8. Linda Simpson24 October 2014 at 10:54

    I do love monochrome and this is fabulous Sandie.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  9. frezja24 October 2014 at 13:31

    I love monochrome colour :) great job Sandie :)

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  10. Unknown24 October 2014 at 16:25

    I love this!! A really different approach...loving the idea of the frame out of black scrap card and it really lifts the image. Love monochrome xx

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  11. KarinsArtScrap24 October 2014 at 17:42

    this is fabulous and very beautiful Sandie.
    Gr Karin

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  12. Unknown24 October 2014 at 18:32

    so very original! stunning make clever lady!
    Have a great weekend!
    hugs xx Cara xx

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  13. Jackie T24 October 2014 at 20:49

    Hi Sandie this is gorgeous the monochrome is very effective. Hugs Jackie

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  14. Holley (Tondre) Barnhart24 October 2014 at 22:23

    Gorgeous, I love how you made this in black and white!

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  15. Anonymous24 October 2014 at 22:59

    Hello sandie, A gorgeous card. Fabulous image and love the backing papers. Love the black and white theme.

    Teighan xx

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  16. Brawny x24 October 2014 at 23:08

    Sandie this is a fabulous card. I love the monochrome. X

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  17. Andree25 October 2014 at 00:28

    A lovely monochrome card Sandie and great layering. The image looks wonderful x

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  18. sue-b25 October 2014 at 09:40

    Thank you for sharing your lovely card with us at CD Sunday, although strictly not a silhouette it is always nice to see what you talented crafters make. Hope you will join us again .
    sue-b CD Sunday DT x

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  19. Karon25 October 2014 at 13:06

    Sandie - this is stunning and so different. Fabuloush!! Have a great weekend.

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  20. Wynn25 October 2014 at 15:33

    A lovely monochrome card.....very creative layout. Thank you for sharing it with us. Wynn DT CD Sunday

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  21. Unknown26 October 2014 at 09:16

    Sandie - this is just amazing xxx

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  22. Carol26 October 2014 at 11:20

    Thank you for including your monochrome card in our challenge although not strictly a silhouette it is a lovely card.
    Carol
    CD Sunday DT

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  23. Judy McKay26 October 2014 at 14:40

    Lovely monochrome card Sandie. Love the design. Thank you for joining us at Not Just Cards this week. Judy DT

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  24. Christine26 October 2014 at 17:50

    Thank you for sharing your monochrome design with us at CD Sunday. Although not strictly a silhoutte I love to see what other bloggers make. I hope we see you again.
    Christine xx
    CD Sunday DT

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  25. craftinka28 October 2014 at 11:56

    That is a great creation. I love the monochrome mood. Hugs, Justyna xxx

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  26. StampNScrapJunkie28 October 2014 at 14:39

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your fabulous card and joining us for our current challenge at Inspiration Destination. Hope to see you again and good luck!
    Ema
    IDCB Owner

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  27. Margarets designer cards28 October 2014 at 15:23

    Gorgeous and fab image
    Margaret

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  28. Tina28 October 2014 at 17:35

    Fantastic card , the effects are awesome. Thanks for joining us at CFAS. Hugs Tina DT x

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  29. Laurian28 October 2014 at 19:12

    Just fantastic!

    Thanks for joining us at Penny's Paper Crafty and I hope you come back soon!

    Hugz

    Laurian

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  30. starcyl30 October 2014 at 18:19

    Super card Sandie, I love the effect.
    Jenny x

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  31. Lozzy30 October 2014 at 19:00

    What a gorgeous Card, stunning design..Thank you for joining us at Buckwells Crafty Challenge and hoping you would like to join us again soon. Good luck in draw..Hugs Lozzy x

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  32. Kym's Crafty Cards30 October 2014 at 23:29

    What a gorgeous card you have made here. It fits our challenge this month well of “Anything goes”. Thanks for taking part and good luck. Best wishes, Kym (Buckwells Crafty Challenge Design Team Member)

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  33. Melissa S.2 November 2014 at 15:32

    I love the black and white. What a wonderful coloring job. Thanks so much for sharing with us at PPINKYDOLLS for our Challenge this week

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  34. Christa2 November 2014 at 20:44

    Beautiful card !
    THNX for joining us at Ppinky's.
    Christa ; DT.

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Crafty Hugs

Sandie xxx

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