Double D - Only Black and White - Entry #2 - Friending While Drinking

Hello, Crafty Makers!

My second submission to the Double D Challenge:

"Only Black and White" is a true child of serendipity!  I was playing around with my new edge dies and after I made the cut, I realized that I should have turned the die the other way to get the effect I wanted.  

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Friending While Drinking

 I decided to use a piece of black cardstock as backing and I cut it slightly longer than the base to form a lip.  It would have been more impactful if  I had embossed the die cut but I wasn't even sure this would actually end up as a project.  However, once I saw how pretty and understated this presentation was, I realized the embossing would have been a nice touch.  

 I added my stamp and sentiment, both of which were stamped with black ink and then embossed with clear embossing powder.  I am so proud of me because I resisted the urge to put the ladies in little black dresses.  The only embellishment is the addition of the small rhinestones in the center of my florets.

From the side, you get a peek-a-boo glimpse of the black layer.

I like these types of challenges because you are forced to focus more on composition and typography to make your design statement.

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Hugz,

Double D Challenge: Black and White Only

Hi, Crafty Makers!

Thanks to Double D Challenges
Their current challenge gives me the opportunity to check yet another box in my "2019 Personal Challenge."
 Successfully using three different Circle Die Sets to create this card is the first step in my goal to create at least 12 layered projects before the end of the year.  
This was also a great stash reduction project.
Ebony and Ivory Layered Circles

 Stash items: All the papers and the pearl embellishments have been in my "this and that" bin for over a year.  Even the foam squares I used between each layer to add depth were purchased at the Dollar Tree™ over three years ago.

I did not notice that one of my pearls has shifted until all the pictures were taken and the equipment put away.  I hope that little oops can be forgiven.

 Adding this sentiment and die cuts to the inside was an afterthought but I think it works and keeps the design cohesive!

The Double D Design Team has created some fabulous projects and there are some wonderful and inspiring challenge entries.
Stop by and add your inspiration!

Hugz,

Stuff I used:

The patterned papers are scraps from my stash so I don't have the names of the pads.  Honestly, my pads are so old, I would imagine most of them are no longer available!

Decora Stitched Circle Dies

Flower Layered Circle Dies

Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities - Grand Circles

Other Challenges Entered:
Pile It On:  Lots of Layers and /or Use Scraps