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Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Totally Ladybug Tuesday goes monochromatic!

(Please scroll down for my A Spoonful of Sugar DT post!)

Today over at Totally Ladybug Tuesday, the wonderful Gaelle is challenging us to create something monochromatic!  I opted for the traditional and went for black and white...

 

I think Magnum is soooo funny!  I love this Add-On Magnum and you can get an Add-On set with this little fish skeleton and mouse as well as a balloon, present and other uber cute goodies! There is even a sentiment set dedicated to Magnum here - talk about co-ordinated!  I've been dying to ink him up since I saw this version of him on the very talented Gail's blog here. Loved those stripes so just had to have a go myself!  Thx for the inspiration Gail!

I hope you enjoyed my little fella and you can see the other gorgeous DT makes here.  Thanks for stopping by!


I am entering my card into Paper Pretties challenge for masculine cards (I've made this for my brother), the Paper Romance challenge for black and white and one other colour (grey!), Cupcake Craft challenges for 'monochromatic' and the Cupcake Craftroom monthly challenge for black and white monochrome.


Paper/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, BasicGrey Black Tie paper
Mediums: Copics, Glossy Accents (for his nose!)
Accents: Stampin Up ribbon, button from stash, Divine Twine (from Quixotic Paperie here)
Tools: My Favorite Things border die, Nestabilities square dies

38 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

HI Mary.. i have to say i just love the traditional black and white monochrome the best. Magnum looks magniliscious !!
Lisa x

Nikbee said...

A fantastic card. I love the backing paper and the image is great.

Nikki x

Pami said...

He looks very cool in black and white Mary, I love the background paper and of course the ribbon! Pami x

cowboydutrem said...

I just love Magnum and Lily!

Crystal said...

Oh my goodness Mary he is CUUUUTTTEEE!

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

LOL! What a fun image! Your colouring is just awesome and I love the stripy ribbon.

Cindy Haffner said...

What a FUN Monster!!~

Unknown said...

What a lovely CAS card!! That fury fat cat is so adorable!! =) Thanks for joining us at The Cupcake Craft Challenge this week! Good Luck! Hugs/sari

Patricia Garcia said...

How adorable, love the mono look and the image is just too cute!!

hugs,
Patricia

DesignerDiva said...

Great card I love Magnum and you have showcased him to purrrfection! Black monochrome is really cool too. Thanks for choosing me as a winner last week, I'm working my way through all the ladybugs and hopefully will be following you all by the end of the day!
Laurie x

pinky said...

Very KOOL KAT mary, love your colouring of him, beautifully shaded.

Whimsey said...

Absolutely adorable; love everything about your card - the ribbon, the image, the colors, the border die - MEGAMAZING!!

Kerry said...

It's raining cats today!! I loved Gail's card when I saw it and yours is just as flabulous Mary J. Can't pick anything in particular out cuz I just love it ALL!! xx

Nic aka The Sticky Elf said...

Oh Mary, such a fab image. Absolutely loving it!

Yep, I'm up and running as a Stampin' Up! demo :) Still working on my other blog, hence the lack of activity on my current one.

drop me a note on thestickyelf@gmail.com when you're ready to place an order. Let me know if you need a catalogue. The mini comes out on the 1st April and it is absolutely fab, I'm so excited!!! If you send me your addy I'll pop a mini in the post to you FOC on 31st March so you should have it for the 1st ;)

Nxxx

Delphine said...

What a fantastic card, Mary J! Such a great image and I love the layout! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake and good luck! Delphine xx

Ellis said...

Wonderful card and such a fabulous image with the little extras! =)
Hugs, Elenor

Anonymous said...

Brilliant monochromatic card! The sentiment is perfect for the image!

Fabiola said...

j'adore le monochrome, et la tienne est top, ce tampon...il déchire! biz

Anita said...

Magnum looks fantastic in black and white Mary J. The dp is so perfect and I love that ribbon.

ChickieChirps said...

I love the black and white look and those stripes you have added to Magnum look so natural!

Arabella

Donna said...

Such a comical image on your card...thanks for sharing with us at Cupcake this week...good luck :) Donna x

Anonymous said...

Fab image Mary and love the little add on's! Great monochromatic card!
Helen x

Kathleen said...

Nothing wrong with classic black and white, in fact it is my favorite and if you are able (not on this occassion) to add a bit of hot pink, my real true favorite.
Great card.

Kath x

Denise Marzec said...

Wowwww, VERY cool card!

Cindy Haffner said...

SWEET Kitty!!~

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

Wow! thanks for the shout out! your card is wonderful. The DP and the design are purr-fect. I will have to try Magnum as black and white cat.
Hugs,
Gail

Sparkplug17 said...

Such a darling card!

Grenouille Greetings said...

Striking card with a fab fun image and brilliant paper and ribbon choices. Warmest wishes, Lesley

Silli said...

hehe, what a funny image...perfect for a man...*LOL*...Love the colors...Hugs and happy day!

Amanda R said...

Great coloring on Magnum! I have the worst time trying to color the darn fur! I like how you did the stripes on him, very well done.

Sandra P said...

Ahhh this card is great! Great use of our color challenge :)

Thanks for joining PR this week!

Hugs,
Sandra P

Fabiola said...

hello mary, i have an haward for you on my blog come and take it, hugs

Melody said...

He is SO cute! Love the black and white!

Sally said...

Magnum looks great in black and white. Very stylish. Love the ribbon.
Hugs Sally xxx

Michelle said...

I struggle with monochromatic cards but you make it look like it was a breeze, this is fabulous.

Magnum is just so adorable.

Michelle :-)

Unknown said...

Hello Mary J. compliment for winner the I love cupcake. Your card is gorgeous.
Francy

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

What a funny card!
Congrats on being one of the top 5 at Cupcake Craft Challenges! (I´m another one)
Greetings from Austria!

Hayley @ funkyfarmscrapbookbarn.co.uk said...

I love Black and White Magnum! Very dramatic and it suits him!!! Love the ribbon too, I've still not used any of mine, can't stop looking at/stroking it!
Missed you lots, so great to be back x
xxx

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