9.16.2011

You Inspire Me in Black and White

It is a crisp, cool Autumn morning here in Massachusetts today. And by 'cool' I mean FREEZING FREAKING COLD, BATMAN!!!! Who the HECK ordered weather in the 40's? I mean, I'm all for fall, but let's actually have FALL and not head straight into winter, K? K. Thanks. Good...now that we got THAT little matter out of the way...

It is Friends With Flair Friday and I have decided to go black tie for the occasion. HA! Yup. Black and white. Just. Black. And. White. I kinda love that combination. Just say'n.

You Inspire Me


*sigh* Black and white can be SO pretty!!!!! And tell me...no...really....doesn't that birdcage image just SCREAM to be stamped in black and white? I think it TOTALLY does. totally. Just say'n.

You Inspire Me (detail)


The stamp sets are the I Adore You set by Echo Park for Unity and the Heartfelt Sentiments set (Which happens to be just SO convenient to have on hand! I have this sentiment set, a sentiment set from Close To My Heart, and one from Hero Arts and without those three sets I simply do not KNOW what I would do! Love them!) The twine is from The Twinery.

I am linking my card to the Sky Challenge at Charisma Cardz, Shabby Chic Girls' Club Ooh La La Linky, and Little Red Wagon's Twine Challenge.

So...leave a comment, let me know what you think and have a super happy FRIDAY!!!! Come back tomorrow to see a GORGEOUS new release from Retro Cafe Art Gallery!

Jingle Out.

54 Happy Thoughts From Readers:

~Tammy~ said...

Love love love the black and white! Yep, cold snap alright!

richardbreaks said...

SO pretty!! I like these stamps!!
Oh, yeah, froze my be-tonk-a-tonk while walking the dog this AM!! WOW!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Very classy card, love the image and black and White. Tracy x

Gwen said...

Love this! Yes, the cage does want to be stamped in black! Great job on this card. Yeah, it froze here in MN yesterday, what's with that?!!! It was 90 on Tuesday, froze on Thursday. SOOO Minnesotan of the weather to do that!

NoraAnne said...

I LOVE the black and white, it really makes the detail in the stamps stand out! Gorgeous, classy and elegant!

Taylor U. said...

I love me some b&w!!! This is so elegant and clean!!!

StampinCathy said...

WOW! This is one gorgeous B&W! I just love this combine.

Becky Brombley - Craft Jar said...

Love the black and white. I totally agree that the bird cage looks fab in black and white. Becky x

Kai said...

I LOVE black & white! This card is perfect all the way down to the twine! LOVE IT! And, yeah. We are also in the deep freeze here in Houston today. We'll make it only to 95 or 96 as opposed to the 102 & 103 we had earlier in the week. Sigh. I WANT COLD WEATHER!!!!!

lynne said...

Snap as it is sooooooo cold in my part of the world (Scotland).
Classy, oozing elegance.
Wishes
Lynne

lisa arana said...

oh, this is so stunning!

1CardCreator said...

Great combination, looks fabulous!

shuggy said...

it is perfect in black and white!

Pamela Williams said...

Can I just say "WOW" - love this card. Really beautiful...thanks for sharing.

Susan B. said...

I love a black and white card and yours is no exception! Beautiful!

Marsha said...

Very pretty. Black and white is always so elegant.

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh how elegant, Jingle!!! You're welcome to join the one and only link party at The Shabby Chic Girls' Club--It's going on for a week!!

XO
Cindy

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh WOW, Jingle, I am so happy that you linked up your fabulous "Ohhh-la-la" card!!! It's perfection!

XO
Cindy

craftattack said...

beautiful card, very elegant! I had to scrape the ice off my car this morning! Valerie

lydiawalker said...

beautiful xxx

Angie Blom said...

wow.. simply gorgeous!!

Ruby said...

This card is so elegant.I love the black and white scheme.

Emily Keaton said...

STUNNING! This is so elegant in black and white. LOVE it!

Brenda said...

soooo beautiful!!!!
hugs
Brenda

Noelle Reese said...

What a beautiful card! I love it!

❀ⒹⒺⒺ❀ said...

Beautiful card! I love it in black and white. I'm just saying. :-)

I'm now following you in Google Reader.

Dee

Marlene said...

This is a very elegant card! I LOVE what you did with this. Beautiful. (And I'm hoping it's since warmed up as the day has gone on....it's a beautiful day here in the 60's..perfect fall weather.)

Houses Built of Cards said...

LOVE this!!! Love the simple black and white color scheme!!!

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Deb said...

Totally stunning card, so love it!
Have a great weekend, happy crafting, Debxx

Lindsey said...

Yep, this is gorgeous in black and white! Black tie for sure. :D

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

The black and white is so dramatic! WOW! ♥

Nancy W said...

Lovely card! love the blk/wht!! Hugs from Conroe, TX!

CraftyRia said...

I really really love that card!

jennifer mitten said...

Love that black and white combo. I am jealous of your weather - we are still in the 90's.

JPScraps said...

I have to agree..yep, I love the black and white.

Tenia Nelson said...

Love love love this card!!!

Faerie Moon Creations said...

Such a beautiful card! :) I love the black and white. I actually enjoyed the cold...I know, I'm strange. I love colder weather.

Amy said...

Beautiful card!! I love the black and white...so classy!

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Oh wow. That so elegant and stunning! Simply AWESOME!!!

Kary said...

So Pretty & elegant!! Love the black & white. Hope you stay warm inside. I'm just SO glad I'm back home where it's warm after 2 months of winter downunder. ;)

Kim Cook said...

Stunning! Love it!

Gerri Herbst said...

So crisp and clean. Just love it!

ElfRenee said...

It's so pretty! I love the black and white!

Diana Fisher said...

Wow! This is simple and stunning. :)

Heather Jacob said...

wow I am a black and white fan too .... sometimes I do a black and white project with a touch of colour ,,, your work is awesome .. hugz x

Julia - "Vintage with Laces" said...

It's beautiful and very elegant!
Hugs,
Julia

Angi @ CokiePop said...

The 40's???...wowza...we are still in the 100s here in Texas. Please send a cool breeze our way. LOL
Love your blk & wht card. So elegant. :)

Roslyn said...

just beautiful! The black and white is so elegant!!!

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Amber S said...

ooooohhhhh. nice.

Lynn Stevens said...

Stunning in B & W

crazyribbonlady said...

Just beautiful! Thank you for joining us at Charisma this week!
Emma x

2amscrapper said...

Stopping by from Cindy's Oh La La Link Party. This is so elegant!

creativchen said...

Dear Jingle,
I Just arrived at you blog. Oh my, do I love your art and creative mind! I'll be watching this blog closely, thank you for giving us so much of your time and mind. You make so wonderful and lovely works! I enjoyed the visit on your site. Many thanks for your beautiful inspirations!!
Many warm Hugs from Marina from Germany
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