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Monday 3 October 2011

Cupcake Craft Challenge 162...Black & White Christmas


We recently ran a ‘Choose the Challenge’ competition over at Cupcake and the winner got to choose this week’s challenge which is BLACK & WHITE CHRISTMAS! I have to confess that this was a bit of a head scratcher at first and as usual I was overthinking the theme and making things difficult for myself…the only black and white image I could think of at the time was Penguins and thankfully I came across these cuties stashed away on my computer…I purchased them yonks ago and I’m so glad I found them as they are perfect for this challenge!

Sharon who chose this challenge theme is guest designing with us this week and you can check out her card along with the rest of the Cupcake creations on the Cupcake challenge blog. I hope you will be able to join in and play along with us this week…you could win a $20 gift certificate courtesy of this week’s sponsor Simon Says Stamp!

We have two Icing on the Cupcake Sponsors for October...
Polka Doodles with a prize of a Pretty Sweet Mini CD Collection
Scrap Affair with a prize of 1 Pack of 5 Promarkers

Digital Image : Daisy Company (Sweet Christmas)
Design Papers :
Echo Park (Metro)
Card Stock : Black from Papermill
Colouring Medium : Promarkers & Smooth White Card
Embellishments : White & Grey Ribbon and Card Candy from my Craft Stash...stickles to finish!
Tools : Snowflake Punch & CB Embossing Folder
Sentiment : Created on the Computer

20 comments:

PinksyDoodles said...

This is really cute Donna. The red really pops amongst the black and white.
Hugs, Clare x

Juls said...

stunning!!! Love the monochrome with the little splash of red! Hugs Juls

Unknown said...

Good morning lovely Donna! Such a sweet and perfect card for this weeks challenge! That image is super sweet and love the sweet details! Here you have one more that had some "headbanging" going on with my DT card...
have a fantastic day! Hugs and sunshine

Nikbee said...

A wonderful card. I have never thought of doing black and white for a Christmas card, but it works so well. I love the cute image.
Nikki x

The Crafty Blonde said...

Great card Donna, love the sweet penguins and the papers look fab. Love the embossed background too.
Lyndsey xx

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Gorgeous card Donna, love the beautiful textures and details.

Have a great week!

Maarit

Unknown said...

Wow, this is just gorgeous Donna. The image is so cute and you've layered up the papers and embossing beautifully.

Emma

Wishcraft said...

Love this Donna :o) Such cute penguins and fab papers. Lisa x

Dotty Jo said...

This is great Donna - I always love black and white with a dash of red to spice things up! Jo x

Louise said...

Awww so cute I love penguins
Hugs Louise xx

Delphine said...

Ooh they are too cute, Donna! I love all the layers on your card and your papers are fab! Gorgeous! Have a lovely evening! Hugs Delphine xx

Faye said...

I think this card is fab! I luuuurve penguins. And spots. And gingham. A brilliant creation. xxx

coops said...

fantastic card donna.i love your stunning mono colours and design and the penguins are gorgeous :D

xx coops xx

Catherine said...

This is too cute Donna ! What a sweet image ! Love the embossed pannel too ! Hugs and love from Catherine

Annie said...

a fabulous fun festive card!
hugs, annie x

Pop's Cards said...

Hi Donna this is so elegant, love black and white together, gorgeous image too hugs pops x

Brodders said...

Fab card Donna, th epenguins are gorgeous x

Jennifer said...

This is stunning Donna! xx Jenny xx

Simone said...

Wow, that´s just perfect! This black and white style looks fanulous! Your card is gorgeous!
Simone

Inkypinkydelights said...

Hi Donna, I love this one, such a cute image and love the Black and White! Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog and leave such a lovely comment. Judy x