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 comments:

  1. ~Tammy~September 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM

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

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  2. richardbreaksSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:23 AM

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

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  3. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

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

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  4. GwenSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    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!

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  5. NoraAnneSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

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

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  6. TaylorSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:20 AM

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

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  7. StampinCathySeptember 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM

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

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:24 AM

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

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  9. KaiSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    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!!!!!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:33 AM

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

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  11. lisa aranaSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    oh, this is so stunning!

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  12. 1CardCreatorSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Great combination, looks fabulous!

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  13. shuggySeptember 16, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    it is perfect in black and white!

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  14. Pamela WilliamsSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:29 AM

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

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  15. Susan B.September 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM

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

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  16. MarshaSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Very pretty. Black and white is always so elegant.

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  17. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    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

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  18. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM

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

    XO
    Cindy

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  19. Valerie-JaelSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

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

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  20. LydiaSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    beautiful xxx

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  21. Angie BlomSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    wow.. simply gorgeous!!

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  22. RubySeptember 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM

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

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  23. Emily KeatonSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:20 PM

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

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  24. BrendaSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    soooo beautiful!!!!
    hugs
    Brenda

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  25. Noelle ReeseSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love it!

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  26. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️September 16, 2011 at 2:12 PM

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

    I'm now following you in Google Reader.

    Dee

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  27. MarleneSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    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.)

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  28. Houses Built of CardsSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:38 PM

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

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    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  29. DebSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM

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

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  30. LindseySeptember 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

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

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  31. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    The black and white is so dramatic! WOW! ♥

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  32. Nancy WyattSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM

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

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  33. CraftyRiaSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I really really love that card!

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  34. jennifer mittenSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:34 PM

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

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  35. JPScrapsSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:43 PM

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

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  36. Tenia NelsonSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Love love love this card!!!

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  37. Theresa MacNaughtonSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM

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

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  38. AmySeptember 16, 2011 at 8:56 PM

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

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  39. Chantal VandenbergSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:03 PM

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

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  40. KarySeptember 16, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    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. ;)

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  41. Kim CookSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Stunning! Love it!

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  42. Gerri HerbstSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    So crisp and clean. Just love it!

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  43. ElfReneeSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:47 PM

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

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  44. Diana FisherSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Wow! This is simple and stunning. :)

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  45. Heather JacobSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    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

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  46. Julia @ Vintage with LacesSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    It's beautiful and very elegant!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  47. Angi BarrsSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    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. :)

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  48. RoslynSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:35 PM

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

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM

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    visit http://gmjangamaly.blogspot.com

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  50. Amber SheavesSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    ooooohhhhh. nice.

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  51. Lynn StevensSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Stunning in B & W

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  52. crazyribbonladySeptember 20, 2011 at 2:05 PM

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

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  53. 2amscrapperSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:39 AM

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

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  54. Hobby Musician KeyboardSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    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
    I invited you gently to visit my creative Website: Bettyscardsandpaperdesign.com

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