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Friday, November 2, 2012

Sometimes it's okay to be negative

     A new challenge started at the Catered Crop last Sunday and Linda is calling for cards made with negative space.  She has some gorgeous examples she found scattered around the web posted on the blog if you need ideas.  It's really a beautiful style of card.
     I totally cased copied (LOL) this card from the amazing Beate Johns.  You can find her version here.  Beate is one of my card making heroes.  All her creations are so crisp and clean and her video tutorials are so simple and easy to follow.
     I used a Memory Box "Delicate Fern" die to cut out the image and then did lots of layering.  Using negative space is a fun and different way to make a card so I hope you'll hop over to Catered Crop and play along.
     Have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies

  • Paper: Bazzill, Recollections
  • Stamp:  Stampdendous "Orchid Greetings"
  • Ink:  Ranger Jet Black Archival
  • Tools:  Memory Box Delicate Fern die, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Banners, Tim Holtz ruler, paper piercer, EK Success Corner rounder
  • Miscellaneous:  Hang Tag String, Michael's button
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31 comments:

  1. Mary JNovember 2, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    That is so eye catching, Tracy! Love the paper piercing too - really makes the image pop!

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  2. BeateNovember 2, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Tracy, you are so sweet! Thanks for the shout out. I LOVE your take on the card. I love that your negative image has black behind it. LOVE the sentiment you chose! Simply gorgeous.

    Have a wonderful weekend! You made my day.
    Hugs and smiles

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  3. CarolineNovember 2, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    This is gorgeous Tracy love the black and white. Caroline xxx

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  4. AllisaNovember 2, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Love the CAS styling!

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  5. NancyNovember 2, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Gorgeous elegance, my friend! Have a fabulous weekend! :o)
    Oh, BTW lots more snow has fallen in my world!

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  6. AnjaNovember 2, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Your black & white creation is so beautiful, Tracy! You and of course the sweet and talented Beate (she is originally German just like me) are always such a great inspiration! It's somehow fitting because my dad was calling today to tell me the bad news that our neighbour lost her battle against cancer - I am so sad :o(
    Hugs, Anja

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  7. Carla S.November 2, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Very striking card, Tracy! Love the clean and elegant look!

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  8. SueNovember 2, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    This is gorgeous Tracy, I love the design.

    hugs Sue

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  9. Bonnie IrvineNovember 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Such a striking elegant card. Love the layers and the piercing. It's funny that you say Beate is one of your card-making heroes because she's also one of mine and so are you. I get such inspiration and learn so much from both of you.

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  10. KimNovember 2, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    wow stunning card Tracy, so effective!
    Kim x

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  11. heidyNovember 2, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    This is gorgeous Tracy!
    XXXHeidy

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  12. DanniNovember 2, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Gorgeous card!! so striking!

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  13. HeidiNovember 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    It's very beautiful and elegant!
    Have a lovely weekend, hugs:)

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  14. KjerstiNovember 2, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Love your negative card Tracy, it's gorgeous!
    Have a nice weekend!
    Hugs Kjersti:)

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  15. Jayne ANovember 2, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Beautiful card and very elegant.
    hugs
    jayne

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  16. IvonneNovember 2, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful card Tracy, so elegant! Hugs, Ivonne

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  17. JenniferNovember 2, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    This is just stunning in it's simplicity! Love the paper piercing detail!

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  18. SarahNovember 3, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Gorgeous card, Tracy! Love the black and white design! Hugs

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  19. UnknownNovember 3, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Such a lovely effect if you use a die like this, really like the outcome of your card Tracy, it's most elegant! Hugs, Ira
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  20. Shannon WhiteNovember 4, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Wowie Tracy! So Elegant and classy! Super negative die cut image! and the frame of paper piercing is just the Perfect Accent too!! Love this! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  21. WendyNovember 4, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    So beautiful Tracy, love the design.
    So pleased I have just discovered your blog, your creations are stunning.
    Wendy xx

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  22. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsNovember 4, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Wow Tracy - simply stunning! Must check out that link you gave, as soon as I stop drooling over this :)

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  23. Linda McClainNovember 4, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Tracy - You are amazing! This is absolutely stunning! Simple and elegant.

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  24. Lisa MincklerNovember 4, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Who would have thought that one piece of a fern could look so incredibly striking on a card! What you've done here is fantastic and has eased my OCD's need to fill voided space by using it to my advantage. I love this!

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  25. Grenouille GreetingsNovember 4, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Gorgeous! Beautifully elegant and simple! Hugs, Lesley

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  26. UnknownNovember 4, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    What a beautiful card. Love the elegant feel it has.

    Hugs~

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  27. Sharron aka SharrahugNovember 4, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Wowie, Girlfriend!!! This "negative" card is positively beautiful!!! Love it!
    Such a clean & beautiful card!
    Huggies, Smiles & Sweet Blessings ~
    Sharron♥

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  28. Lynne ArmstrongNovember 4, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    LOL @ the post title Tracy...I love a play on words :) This is very striking. Black & white is always so elegant.
    Love it!
    Hugs xx

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  29. JennyNovember 4, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Tracy!

    Come see who make Top Pix for the October Challenge at the Great Impressions Stamps Blog :)

    Hope you can join us this week for "Guess the Christmas Carol" too!

    Hugs,

    Jenny
    DT Coordinator
    Great Impressions Stamps



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  30. Audrey PettitNovember 5, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Ooh, this is so graphic and eye catching! LOVE it! And how funny, I posted a card using negative leaf images today on my blog. :)

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  31. Ros CrawfordNovember 5, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    This is so elegant and classy ... beautiful work

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