Monday, June 20, 2011

Black & White with a Pop of Red!

Here's a card that's just black and white ... with a pop of one colour; I love the POP! of red against the stark black and white, so each section of my accordion card has a touch of red.

I used two Mini Magnolias on this project: Secret Tilda and New Years Edwin. I also kept the colouring of these two stamps monochrome (Copic list is below).


I didn't use any patterned paper again! Instead, I cut and folded black Bazzill cardstock for the base. The front of each section has a panel that's been embossed using my Cuttlebug. I kept to a dot pattern both in the embossing and in the ribbons for continuity.

Spellbinders scalloped circles were cut and some Michael's pearls in both black and white added. A few other stamps from my stash were used here and there, including one that had balloons in it. After colouring with Copics, I added some gloss with All Night Media's Clear Gloss, then attached six strings of white thread so Edwin could hold them. Dimension was added with foam under Tilda, Edwin and the balloons.

Here are the Copics I used:

Tilda:  C0, C1, C2, C3, C4
Edwin:  N0, N1, N3, N4, N5
Balloons:  R20, R29, R46, R59

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34 comments:

  1. Sharon CaudleJune 20, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    This is absolutely adorable, Maureen! I'm like you, I LOVE a pop of red with black and white! It just pops right off the screen at me! Adorable images and gorgeous card!! hugs, Sharon

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  2. SuziJune 20, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Hi Sharon, Wow! what a striking card you've created, I love the fact that no paper has been used, wonderful effect on Tilda's present and Edwins baloons. Fab creation.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  3. CherylJune 20, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Love your tri fold card Maureen! The images look great-beautiful card!

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  4. bettandJune 20, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Just love the folding and the colours:)

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  5. Barb HardemanJune 20, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    You did an amazing job Maureen. I love the unique fold you used on your card and that each panel has a touch of bright red on it. Cute, cute card...hugs...Barb

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  6. Karen's Fun BlogJune 20, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    cute card! : )

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  7. Lisette MorrisJune 20, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Great card! Love the bright red balloons. Such a fun card!

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  8. DeloJune 20, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful card! I think black and white with a pop of red is my favorite color combo. I love the accordion card. I also love that you did not use any patterned paper.

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  9. Janiel/ jannyJune 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Maureen, this is very cool how this card folds out! Beautiful card with the different images..
    happy week to you dear...hugzzzzzzzzzz Janiel

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  10. Becca FabozziJune 20, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    WOW, that red really does POP! Great job. Love the way your colored the balloons, they really stand out.

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  11. Cor*June 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    STUNNER! a super accordion fold card. I am gonna have to try this. love the RED pop! Wicked awesome MINIs! Thanks for inspiring!

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  12. Patti Senter aka NW LadyJune 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Love the accordion fold especially with those pops of read. Darling stamps, and the B/W ribbon, wow that just makes it!
    Patti
    www.asoulsheartbeat.blogspot.com

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  13. carrieJune 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Great card! Love the stark look of black and white without lots of patterns on the paper. The accordion fold for this card using both Tilda and Edwin on their own page is wonderful.

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  14. KateJune 20, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Sweet folded card!

    ** kate **

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  15. BethJune 20, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Maureen, this card is lovely! Love the design, the embossing, the touch of red on each section....awesome job!

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  16. MoniqueJune 20, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    So cute Maureen.

    Hugs Monique

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  17. SherylJune 20, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Hi Maureen! What a fun card! I love it! The red ribbon and Balloons are brilliant! This card is simply gorgeous!
    I hope that your having a great day!
    hugs, Sheryl

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  18. ReneJune 20, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Oh how awesome!!! Love the unusual fold!
    Rene :D

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  19. DanielleJune 20, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Great creation. Love the card.

    hugs,
    danielle

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  20. julieprice3June 20, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Nice card Maureen .I like the way it opens. Very striking!
    Hugs Julie P

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  21. cabio's craft cornerJune 20, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Lovely folds and cute images arrangement on each fold. Too sweet and thanks for sharing Maureen :-)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  22. AngieJune 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Hi Maureen!

    Very cool card! I still can't believe you didn't use any dp's...I've been looking really close too!

    Angie

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  23. THE HOOSIER STAMPERJune 20, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I love this card! So awesome! I've never seen a card like this before :O) Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Patti JoJune 20, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Love your z fold card Maureen! So striking with the black and white and the reds really do POP! What a great and fun design!!!

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  25. Patti JoJune 20, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Love your z fold card Maureen! So striking with the black and white and the reds really do POP! What a great and fun design!!!

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  26. Suzanne J DeanJune 20, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Oh so cool card Maureen--love the fold and great black & white images. Makes me think of a vintage b&w movie--beautifully done!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  27. foxyenglishcrafterJune 20, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Wow!!! your card is Awesome. I love the way the red makes the card pop. I love the folds and your style. Your cards are Stunning.

    Thanks for sharing

    Hugs Julie

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  28. SheriJune 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Well...this is just amazing! Love your card design so much!!!

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  29. AnitaJune 22, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Stunning card!

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  30. Only By His GraceJune 23, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Love this fold out card. I love that you only used embossing on the card stock instead of DP. Love those red balloons.
    Hugs Maz

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  31. Diana CrickJune 23, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Maureen, This is absolutely stunning. I love the texture effect rather than DP as it truly showcases the Tilda and Edwin and adds extra interest to your card. The coluring of the images is superb, especially love the pop with the red balloons, lets hope they wait till after the party to pop!
    hugs, Diana in very hot Arizona

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  32. KathleenJune 24, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    great concertina card. lovely;.
    kathleen mc xx

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  33. FrancyJune 26, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Wow gorgeous tri fold card. I love all of it.
    Francy

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  34. AartjeJune 29, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Hop hop i hopt to your beautyful card. Gorgeous card.
    love aartje

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