Friday, July 20, 2012

CAS-ual Fridays: Back in Black

Happy Friday!  Since it's Friday, it's time for another fabulous CAS-ual Fridays Challenge.  The challenge this week is to create a card with a black base. I'll admit that it took me a while to come up with a card that I liked, but the third time's a charm!  

Our fabulous sponsor is Lil Inker Designs.  They have fabulous stamps and dies. I love how their dies have so much texture!  Be sure to come play along so that you can win a Lil Inkers Gift Certificate!
For my card, I used the frame from Lil' Inks along with the sweet little banner die and matching stamps/sentiments.  To add a touch more dimension, I added a little bit of white ink to give the woodgrain a white washed feel.  Love the combo of red, black and white!


What do you think?  Want to play along!  I'd love to see more of your gorgeous creations!

22 comments:

Kara Lynne said...

That frame is amazing! I don't think I've ever seen it before, and you've given it such dimension. Beautiful design, I'm with you on that great color combination.

Barb said...

I love this color combo too, Lynn - looks fabulous, and that frame is so cool - love the way you gave it more dimension with the white paint - awesome idea! :)

Marisa said...

Great take on the challenge, Lynn! Love the polka dots and the flower is fabulous :)

The Paper Parade said...

I love this scene in the frame! I especially like that font and the little banner, I'm going to have to check those out!

Stempelgedöns said...

Fabulous card! Love the woodgrain background, especially with the white washed feel. And a great color combo, too.

~amy~ said...

WOW...I adore this! Awesome card!

Anonymous said...

This card is great - really different!!!!

Cindy C. said...

So gorgeous! Love the black woodgrain frame!

Maureen said...

hey! I recognize those dies!! LOL LOVE the polkadots and woodgrain frame :) This just says WOW! Yay! It's Friday! Hope your weekend starts out right with a glass of wine! Hugs! Hey, wasn't this the Friday I met your family? teehee and Archivers? teehee!

Jen Carter said...

I LOVE this card!! It makes me totally think I need those dies now that I've been putting off buying! I love how you used the red polka dot paper behind the LID frame!! So pretty!

Christa said...

Love it!!

Chrissy Larson said...

SO pretty! What a gorgeous take on the challenge!

Karen B. said...

How very striking, your choice of patterns and stamps with this frame is so spot on!

~jan said...

Just lovely!

Virginia L. said...

Love your frame--it's utterly beautiful with your stamping gorgeousness!

Jenny said...

I wondered if you'd given it a white wash....it looks amazing!!
I just love the black frame and what a colour to put in the centre.... stunning :0)
Jenny x

Jen W. said...

I think that frame is destined for my shopping cart! It looks like it could be pretty versatile... Love the polka dots too!

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE this frame with the bold polka dots and FAB flowers! What a Wonderful card!

Jinny Newlin said...

Ooooo! I just LOVE black and red together, and this is no exception! Delish! TFS!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

I've decided that I "need" this embossing folder... shame on you.

Diane said...

What a GORGEOUS CARD...looks like a real frame...loving it!!

Daša said...

wow! this frame is stunning! it looks so real! great card