Welcome back to the craft room and today’s Flashback Friday Black, White, Silver Challenge post. Let’s jump back to May 2010 for another color challenge. I don’t know about you, but sometimes a quick and easy card is just what the creative mojo needs! This one came together fast, but in person it really shines—literally—thanks to the sparkle from a Stardust pen and a bit of silver ribbon. It’s also a rare moment for me: a 5″x7″ card base instead of the usual A2 size.
Black, White & Gray Color Challenge
The color prompt that week on StampTV was black, white, and gray. I pulled out my Hero Arts Poppy Background stamp and inked it up with Memento Tuxedo Black. To give the card a subtle shimmer and highlight the floral design, I added some sparkle to the poppies using the Stardust pen.
As for the ribbon detail on the side of the card, I took a bit of a shortcut! I first cut the main ribbon to size, then tied a knot in the center. Before tightening it, I tucked a shorter piece of ribbon into the loop and then pulled the knot tight—quick, easy, and adds a nice layered effect without the bulk of a bow.
Thank you for joining me for today’s Flashback Friday Black, White, Silver Challenge post. If I were to remake this card, the only thing I’d change would be using a much darker black ink for the stamped image. While Memento Tuxedo Black is a lovely shade, it’s not the deepest black I’ve come across. A richer ink would help those beautiful poppies stand out even more.
If you enjoyed this trip down memory lane, feel free to browse more Flashback Friday posts here for additional inspiration from my early cardmaking adventures! Until next time, Happy crafting!
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