I spotted Darnell using the relatively new Penny Black 'Masterpieces Made Simple' card toppers fairly recently - and, being up for anything easy, bought a few sets for my own Christmas cards (which are coming along really well right now, thank you!).
I adore PB 'Stickeroos' as you surely know by now - and the 'Masterpiece' toppers didn't disappoint at all. Similar idea and CAS, which I like rather than messy.
And here are a couple - rustled up in next to no time. Kept them quite plain and, I hope, a bit elegant:
I used:
- two 5.5" x 4.25" white linen card blanks - the horizontal one is side opening and the tall one is tent style (the white linen card works so well with the linen card of the PB 'Masterpieces' and also both of them work perfectly for stamping sentiments - which surprised me)
- both images are from the 'icy winds' set. Trimmed the card images very slightly and then stamped the sentiments directly onto the image panels. I used the Misti, Memento 'Tuxedo Black' ink and the 'Seasons Greetings' sentiment from the smaller version of the Inkylicious 'Seasons Greetings x 4' set of stamps on the deer image.
- then used a 'Let it snow' stamp from the Personal Impressions 'Many Greetings' set of stamps designed by Kirsty Wiseman - onto the snow laden leaf image. A much loved and well used set of stamps
- mounted them onto very slightly larger snippets of silver and gold mirri card - just to give them narrow and simple borders
- then added them onto the card fronts - finished!
There are a lot of few more of these wonderful Penny Black sets waiting here - and also plenty of fun to be had using them. Such a quick and easy way to rustle up Christmas cards.
I'd like to add these cards into Darnell's NBUS Challenge #36 for March. NBUS goodies were obviously the fabulous Penny Black 'Masterpieces Made Simple' images. In the UK, 'Cuddly Buddly' sell them BTW, and they are a reliable and good company!
Di, you've used those toppers perfectly - two great quick CAS cards! They are indeed elegant. And good for you, having your Christmas cards coming along really well.
ReplyDeleteThese are really beautiful, Di!
ReplyDeleteOh what beautiful cards Di - love how you have used the stamps and created these two mini-masterpieces
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Blessings
Maxine
You sure did! These are beautiful and such a great use of your NBUS - thank you so much for sharing it with us this month
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NBUS Guest DT member for March
Two beautiful cards - just love those images. Stickeroos I have heard of (and used in the past) but these are something I'd not heard of until of course you 'kindly' mentioned where to source them 😁
ReplyDeleteWow, these are totally my fovrite style of cards. Amazing work Di!
ReplyDeleteLia xx
These look amazing Di. Fab images, perfect for making some quick festive cards.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
They are beautiful! The do look like masterpieces! Well done on getting your Christmas cards made ahead!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you like these Di, the cards are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
These are stunning images, so beautifully showcased with the mirror card! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely CAS cards Di.
ReplyDeleteKath x
They are beautiful, Di xoxo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous wintery images Di and perfect for batch making x
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Di, I love the winter scene, beautifully designed, and lovely colours, Kate x
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with these Di, aren't those images fab!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your stickeroos are really beautiful and you used them so well in both your cards, very elegant and sweet!
ReplyDeleteThe Masterpieces make wonderful cards Di and especially when you have a lot to do each year and they are beautiful designs. Glad you have made a good start. x
ReplyDeleteTwo great toppers, and you've made them into wonderful cards
ReplyDeleteBoth Christmas cards are so beautiful, Di! Always great to have these lovely images ready to make a quick card. xx
ReplyDeleteThey are smashing and most definitely elegant Di xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful CAS cards Di. Love the designs. Hugs, Carol S.xxx
ReplyDeleteWow loving these Di ... very stylish. I didn't know PB still does these ... I am still catching up several months after my return to blogland!! I actually have an old PB stamp with a similar scene to your first one which reminds me ... I must look it out and stamp it on a snippet!!
ReplyDeletePauline xx
I love these PB toppers and you've used them beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI bought these too, found them to be so beautiful! Love your elegant and gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Off to , maybe, do some retail therapy😁
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your Christmas card stash is coming along nicely Di! These two cards are gorgeous and so elegant looking! I'm in love with both. Now I'm curious though, so will have to see if I have find out about these PB "Masterpieces Made Simple". Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWow, these are so elegant and beautiful Di. I had no idea you can actually stamp a sentiment on the panel and thought it was already part of the design when I first took a look at your cards. I think a CAS Christmas card is always in style.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen!
DeleteI don't think one could stamp successfully onto a Penny Black Stickeroo as they seem to have a semi-plastic coating. Could be worth a try on one you're not overly fond of - I may do that and report back to you! Never say never until you try! But most certainly stamping directly onto the Masterpieces works like a dream. I just used my every day Memento 'Tuxedo Black' dye ink pad. My only concern was that the Penny Black Masterpieces are on linen effect card so I used the Misti - but it worked like a dream! If you check out YouTube there are some videos there, more showing the results than actually working with the Masterpieces, and they are really inspiring. Put your hands firmly behind your back and hide your wallet if you go to take a peek. They also just have a couple of lovely Spring sets out, which needless to say I've ordered from our UK stockist. I can't help myself - this crafting is addictive! With love, Di xx Email will be on the way asap x