Naughty is the New Nice

I've been thinking about the Runway inspired photo(#25) for the last two weeks and I knew that I wanted to try the new chalkboard technique that is poping up everywhere.  I originally laid this card out with a traditional white background, but it still just wasn't capturing the vibrant color from the inspiration so I decided to flip the colors.  The chalkboard technique that I used is outlined here. 

About the Card
The base is an A2 in black followed by layers of Pacific Point and DP from My Mind's Eye - Blush paper pad.The edges were sponged with Black Soot distress ink and stitched with black thread.  The image was printed on black with Versamark ink and heat embossed with detail white powder.  The image was the colored with Prismacolor pencils, but not blended.  Finally, Whisper white craft ink was brushed over the image for a chalky feel and rhinestones were added.  The sentiment was done the same way, except it was sponged with ink before coloring.  Rhinestones were added for sparkle!!  The panels were mounted on either Only Orange or Kiwi Kiss.  Finally, a rich fluffy orange bow was added with some 10lb. black twine and a coordinating button.  

Materials
Stamps: TCP Naughty is the New Nice
Paper: black, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Only Orange,My Mind's Eye - Blush DP
Ink: Versamark, Whisper White Craft, Black Soot distress ink
Accessories: Orange ribbon, detail white EP, rhinestones, 10lb. twine black, button
Tools: Prismacolor Pencils, sewing machine

ISSC41 - Dashing

My card featuring this week's iSpy Sketch challenge (ISSC41) also combines the inspiration of the current Runway Inspired Challenge (#23).  This week's iSpy sketch was inspired by this card by artist Chris Franco.  These were both tough challenges between the sunburst sketch pattern and the modern elements of the fashion piece.  From the fashion piece, I utilized the colors, stripes, and tried to use elements of the bag such as the pattern and the black round handles.  

Please hop on over to iSpy Sketches for more info about this week's challenge and some other great inspiration pieces from the Secret Agents! 

About the Card
The base is an A2 in white followed by layers of black and DP from My Mind's Eye - Christmas paper pad. The edges were distressed and some papers were embellished with Silver and Xmas Red Stickles.  The main image from Verve's Christmas in he Air was stamped on white using Onyx Versafine and colored in with Stickles.  The panel and mount were cut out using Spellbinder's Nestabilities circle dies and rhinestones were added for bling.  White satin ribbon was used and adorned with silver bells.  The sentiment, also from Verve's Christmas in he Air, was printed on Vellum with Onyx Versafine and the edge cut with Verve's ribbon banner die.  

Materials
Stamps: Verve Christmas in the Air
Paper: white, black, vellum, My Mind's Eye - Christmas DP
Ink: Onyx Versafine
Accessories: Xmas Red and Silver Stickles, rhinestones, satin ribbon, silver bells
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities circle Verve Ribbon Banner Die

Joy

I'm finally all caught up with this month's Viva la Verve sketches.  This card uses the sketch from week #2 (below).  To pair some more inspiration with this fabulous sketch, I decided to try the current Runway Inspired Challenge fashion piece (RIC22) (below).  I really loved the neutral tones combined with the bold stripes of the outfit, so I tried to incorporate those into the card.

About the Card
The base is an A2 in kraft followed by layers of Riding Hood Red and DP from Teresa Collins - Christmas Cottage paper pad.  The images from Verve's Glad Tidings were printed onto kraft using Fired Brick distress ink and cut out by hand or using Verve's Snowflake Tidings dies.  They were further embellished with red rhinestones.  The sentiment, also from Verve's Glad Tididngs, was stamped on DP and cut out with Verve's Mini Vintage Oval dies.  Brads and some rich satin ribbon were added for bling!!

Materials 
Stamps: Verve Glad Tidings
Paper: Kraft, Riding Hood Red, Teresa Collins - Christmas Cottage  DP 
Ink: Fired Brick distress ink
Accessories: dimensionals, brads, red rhinestones, satin ribbon
Tools: Verve Snowflake Tidings & Mini Vintage Oval dies