Having seen a card on Pinterest that used black on black I was intrigued enough to try my own version. In my case I used a new stamp from Nellies Choice, called Lake with Rowing Boat, whereas the one I saw used florals. Using Versamark ink I stamped it several times before heat embossing in clear. It needed more, so I inked it again with Black Soot and added black powder for heat embossing. This was better but I repeated it several more times before I was satisfied. And getting a good photo of a card like this needs more expertise than I have but hubby is too tired to help. The sentiment is from MFT I think – I’ve lost the label that I usually keep with my sets so I’m not sure. I stamped this with Versamark on a scrap piece of vellum and heat embossed in black. I used a corner punch to give it some shape and added the glue to the back where the words are in the hope that it doesn’t show. My hands are very shaky today, not sure why, but probably due to some neck issues I’ve had recently, so in spite of being careful a small amount of glue does show. If I try to pull it off I’ll spoil the whole card so decided to leave it alone. I wish the photo did it justice as it’s quite nice in reality.
This card is for the challenge at Colorful Options and I may make another if I have time. Thanks for looking.
Lavender House Creations 
The black on black really gives a lot of texture. Great sentiment.
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Thanks, if I were to do this again I would choose a dark gray CS rather than black as I think it would stand out a bit more.
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The black on black is a cool effect and a great idea for the challenge.
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Thanks Lisa – I wish it was a better photo. I think I am going to have to polish my photo skills somehow.
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Beautiful sentiment on this card. The shiny, black embossed design really pops on the matte black base. Thanks for sharing at Colorful Options January Color Challenge.
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Thanks, I enjoy participating when I can.
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Great details on your stamped embossed image. You have really given it a lot of shine and dimension. Awesome sentiment.
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Thanks Gayle. That is my first time using that sentiment and I like it too.
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This is really cool looking, Johanna! Great job on creating it.
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Thanks a lot. I enjoyed making it, but have already figured out a better way to get this look if I do another one.
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Beautiful sentiment. I can just imagine how cool this looks in real life.
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Thanks Gerry
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Gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for participating in our COLORFUL OPTIONS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
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It’s fun to play and I’m happy when others like what I make.
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