We're kicking off 2012 in style with a great combo for a Blog Hop featuring artwork using Penny Black stamps and Flower Soft. I hope you'll be inspired by all the great projects that the designers' have created as you hop along to their blogs. Join us for a weekend-long celebration!
Here is my project using Penny Black "T for Transparent" set called Flowers & Wishes". I used some Ultra Fine Black Flower Soft to highlight the center of the flower. I kept my card simple and made 12 of them. I am going to give these cards as a gift to a special friend for her birthday. I varied the sentiments so she can use them for different occasions.
PRIZES
3 random comment authors will be chosen to receive brand new 2012 Penny Black Valentine stamps. Just leave a comment on this post to be in the running.
GRAND PRIZE
Use one of the Penny Black Designer’s Blog Hop projects as inspiration and create a new Penny Black stamped project. Upload it into the Penny Black Gallery by the end of the Hop with the tag “pennyblackbloghop”. Be sure to let us know which project inspired you! A winner will be chosen to GUEST DESIGN at the Penny Black Blog!
WINNERS
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, January 4th here at the Penny Black Blog.
Happy New Year! Here’s your blog hop order, off you go!
Penny Black
Jen Buck, Flower Soft
Jenyfur Pohl, Penny Black
http://torn-paper.blogspot.com/
http://torn-paper.blogspot.com/
Lisa Murphy, Flower Soft
Kathy Racoosin, Penny Black
http://thedailymarker.blogspot.com/
http://thedailymarker.blogspot.com/
Jeanne Streiff, Flower Soft
Elizabeth Allan, Penny Black
http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/
http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/
Gini Cagle, Flower Soft
Jill Foster, Penny Black
http://stampinginspiredby.blogspot.com/
http://stampinginspiredby.blogspot.com/
Linda Beeson, Flower Soft
Kelley Eubanks, Penny Black
http://myfrontporch-kelley.blogspot.com/
http://myfrontporch-kelley.blogspot.com/
Debbie Seyer, Flower Soft - You Are Here!!
Cathy Andronicou, Penny Black
http://candronicoucardcraft.blogspot.com/
http://candronicoucardcraft.blogspot.com/
Dina Kowal, Flower Soft
Peet Roeven, Penny Black
http://scrapalbum.blogspot.com/
http://scrapalbum.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer, Flower Soft
Flower Soft
Gorgeuos card!
Posted by: MiaS | December 30, 2011 at 04:26 AM
What a lovely card! That stamp is so stylish and I love the use of flowersoft. I am gonna hop along now to see the rest of the creations. Hugs, Hanneke
Posted by: Hanneke van der wateren | December 30, 2011 at 04:39 AM
I love that flower and it's even better with the Flowersoft! Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | December 30, 2011 at 05:43 AM
such a pretty card!!!
Posted by: Shalini | December 30, 2011 at 05:52 AM
Such a pretty poppy, and I love the dimension the FS adds to the flower center!
Posted by: Dina K | December 30, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Love the clean look of this card Debbie. Beautiful, but simple. I just want to touch those flowers. Hopping along now...
Posted by: Penny Ward | December 30, 2011 at 06:26 AM
What a cute card.
Posted by: Lillian | December 30, 2011 at 06:51 AM
Beautiful card. The Flowersoft makes it really special.
Posted by: Marliese | December 30, 2011 at 06:51 AM
I love the crisp, clean look of this card. Nice job!
Posted by: Pam Elliott | December 30, 2011 at 07:01 AM
Very pretty card, thank you for sharing it.
Posted by: Carol E | December 30, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Penny Black, Flower Soft, and Valentines......oh my!! Three of my favorite things in the whole world!
Posted by: Sunny Prescott | December 30, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Your cards are beautiful, Debbie! Your friend is going to love this wonderful gift! Thanks for sharing! Hope to see you in STL soon :)
Posted by: Patti J. | December 30, 2011 at 07:43 AM
really very nice!
Posted by: Sanda | December 30, 2011 at 08:13 AM
beautiful details. beautiful card. thanks for sharing it with us! :D
Posted by: judi farrell | December 30, 2011 at 08:16 AM
This my first visit and I'm glad to be here. Your work is beautiful. I love the details. Thanks for sharing and I will be back.
Posted by: BJ | December 30, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Very nice. Great color choices.
http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lori | December 30, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Beautiful stamp, lovely use of Flower Soft! Really yielded a wonderful card!
Posted by: Irene | December 30, 2011 at 08:30 AM
your artwork is wonderful, the best until now for me, and I love it, hugs, patty
Posted by: patty | December 30, 2011 at 08:38 AM
wow this is just so so pretty...Great card..
thanks for sharing..
Happy New Year.
Posted by: ANNETTE A. | December 30, 2011 at 08:42 AM
Love the poppy and the use of flowersoft to add dimension to the image.
Posted by: Pam Cowling | December 30, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Love the clean and simple card. It's gorgeous! Very elegant. And the flower soft just makes it pop. Thanks so much. Very inspiring!
Posted by: Susan | December 30, 2011 at 08:55 AM
So elegant. Love it.
Posted by: PaulaS | December 30, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Hello!
This is one of my favorite color combinations! Your card is lovely!
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Posted by: Barbara Diane | December 30, 2011 at 09:29 AM
so elegant.
Posted by: Linda Monroe | December 30, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Lovely card! Love the clean crisp lines. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Paper Crafting Beach Bum | December 30, 2011 at 09:36 AM
what a lovely card!!
Posted by: Rosemary D | December 30, 2011 at 09:40 AM
This is a Beautiful card, I must buy this stamp, such an elegant card, Happy 2012 Hugs May x x x x
Posted by: may | December 30, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Love this, Debbie! So very beautiful! Love the colors! Love everything! ;-)
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | December 30, 2011 at 09:43 AM
just a little flower soft can make a simple card so stunning.
Posted by: Angela R | December 30, 2011 at 09:53 AM
The black was the perfect finishing touch to your card
Posted by: Laurie Laikam | December 30, 2011 at 09:58 AM
what an elegant, lovely card! beautiful stamp and the subtle use of FS is perfect!
Posted by: sheila | December 30, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Your card is elegant & class.
Cheers!
Posted by: Lisa | December 30, 2011 at 10:25 AM
great card.
Posted by: karen mar | December 30, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Gorgeous elegance Debbie!
Posted by: Elizabeth Allan | December 30, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I love your colours, red black and white are one of my fave combos. Lovely card. Hi via the PB blog hop!
Jane x
Posted by: Jane T | December 30, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Beautiful poppy card, the Flower Soft works so well :)
Posted by: Grá O'Neill | December 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM
One of my favorite all time stamps! Beautiful!
Posted by: stampinut | December 30, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Pretty Card!
Posted by: Gina | December 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Very classy card. Love how the Flower Soft accents the poppy!
Posted by: Mildred Mildew | December 30, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Such a striking card and love how the FS enhances the PB image. Beautiful!! Happy New Year :)
Posted by: Kathy Racoosin | December 30, 2011 at 01:08 PM
What a beautiful, elegant card!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | December 30, 2011 at 01:13 PM
So elegant and classic, great idea for a crafty gift for a friend too :) She'll love them!
Jenny x
Posted by: Jenny | December 30, 2011 at 01:44 PM
This is so gorgeous, Debbie!!!
Posted by: Peet | December 30, 2011 at 02:01 PM
This is so cute! Love the pretty color combo!
Posted by: Nitasha | December 30, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Beautiful card, Debbie. I love this very simple image that you so beautifully colored and then popped with flower soft. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
Posted by: Patricia Cuddeback | December 30, 2011 at 02:11 PM
So pretty! The little touch of Flower Soft adds so much!
Posted by: donna mikasa | December 30, 2011 at 02:11 PM
beautiful card!
Posted by: conniemelancon | December 30, 2011 at 02:21 PM
What a beautiful card
Posted by: Deb F. | December 30, 2011 at 02:26 PM
Really love the seeming simplicity of this card. Your composition is perfect.
Posted by: conil | December 30, 2011 at 02:27 PM
Very cute. Love it!! You have a wonderful eye and the flowers are beautiful.
Posted by: Alexis | December 30, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Such an elegant design, the black works so well with the poppies
Posted by: Cathy A | December 30, 2011 at 02:59 PM
I love how the black flowersoft just makes the poppies jump off the page - a very elegant card x
Posted by: Karen P | December 30, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Very striking card. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Dorothy C. | December 30, 2011 at 03:15 PM
Beautiful card and someone will be very happy to receive this set!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | December 30, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Elegant card. I like the one flower stamp being the focal point of your card.
Posted by: Angela Person | December 30, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Very pretty card. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanette M. | December 30, 2011 at 03:29 PM
beautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Chunyuan | December 30, 2011 at 03:34 PM
lovely colors and stamp!
Posted by: charlene | December 30, 2011 at 03:42 PM
beautiful in its simplicity
Barb Housner
Posted by: Barb Housner | December 30, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Gorgeous card.
Posted by: steph | December 30, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Love this!
Posted by: Pam | December 30, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Great job!
Posted by: Julia | December 30, 2011 at 05:54 PM
I love that flower image and you've colored it beautifully! Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Barb | December 30, 2011 at 05:56 PM
Lovely card. The image is beautiful, and you've coloured it so very nicely.
Posted by: Jenee T. | December 30, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Very pretty! Great stamp to use the Flower Soft!
DeniseB
Posted by: Denise Bryant | December 30, 2011 at 06:47 PM
WOW, your friend is fortunate. What gorgeous cards.
Posted by: katie | December 30, 2011 at 07:30 PM
Elegant card!!!
Posted by: Luz Maria martin del Campo | December 30, 2011 at 08:10 PM
What a lovely use of the Flower Soft on a very nice PB image! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Gaijinjoy | December 30, 2011 at 08:12 PM
I love the colour scheme you have used for your card set. They look fantastic. The Flower Soft is a perfect accent and I love the gingham ribbon across the bottom.
Posted by: Embossing Queen | December 30, 2011 at 08:21 PM
What a lovely card, so elegant. Well done!
Posted by: Lori | December 30, 2011 at 08:24 PM
this is a stunning card!
Posted by: Mubeena | December 30, 2011 at 08:26 PM
This is so very pretty! I love the use of red and black and the flower soft in the middle of the flowers is the perfect touch of texture! Thank you!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa L. | December 30, 2011 at 08:30 PM
You are very talented! Thanks for sharing such great work! So much inspiration!
Posted by: Jenn Hilger | December 30, 2011 at 08:37 PM
A simple card, but so beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: SunnyB | December 30, 2011 at 08:40 PM
What an awesome gift for a friend! Love the touches of black to your amazing card.
Posted by: judy jung | December 30, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Love the card.
Posted by: Michel Espey | December 30, 2011 at 10:48 PM
This is very nice - simple and effective!
Posted by: Lura | December 30, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Great card--love the flower soft detail.
Posted by: LeeAnn | December 30, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Very pretty! :)
Posted by: Paula Bagwell | December 31, 2011 at 01:10 AM
Very pretty! The black Flower Soft center gives the flower a very rich look!
Posted by: Melissa E. | December 31, 2011 at 05:15 AM
As usual, this is a beautiful card (set). I love the simplicity of it and the striking colors.
Posted by: Robbie | December 31, 2011 at 07:09 AM
Simple and very lovely.....the layout really highlights that darling flower.
Posted by: Sherry K | December 31, 2011 at 07:56 AM
What a perfect application of the Flower Soft for the poppy seeds & I love the way you have accented it with the black & white gingham ribbon & your black mounting. Lovely use of colour & design making such a stylish & elegantly classic card. I wish you could have felt my glee at seeing it.
Paula (PEP)
Posted by: Paula Ponton (PEP) | December 31, 2011 at 09:34 AM
What a beautiful, calm card!!! The kind you never get tired of!
Posted by: Cheek | December 31, 2011 at 09:37 AM
Very pretty. The Flower Soft looks like velvet on your card. Great application.
Posted by: Flo | December 31, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Wonderful card Debbie, I too love the ultra fine flower soft!! Yours looks great here, elegant card!!
Thanks for sharing
hugs
Donna
Happy New Year
Posted by: Donna | December 31, 2011 at 09:55 AM
So cute loving the pairing of flower soft and penny black...pefect!!!
Posted by: lori williams | December 31, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Gorgeous card--gave me some great ideas.
Posted by: Julie L | December 31, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Beautifully stunning CAS card! Love the design and color choice! I am sure your friend will love these!
Hugs,
Katherine
Posted by: Katherine K :) | December 31, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Love your CAS card! Fabulous work!!
Posted by: Lilia | December 31, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Stunning card, love the image, love the Flower Soft, TFS, so inspiring!!!
Posted by: Lauren Brown | December 31, 2011 at 03:40 PM
SUCH a pretty card. Thank you for sharing!
Happy New Year!
Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net
Posted by: Ellen ♥ CardMonkey | December 31, 2011 at 03:48 PM
Very beautiful and thoughtful gift idea! Love the colors!
Posted by: Judy | December 31, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Didn't know flower soft came in black. Love how it looks on the poppies.
Posted by: Bunnyfreak | December 31, 2011 at 08:19 PM
I like the black on there. It looks cool.
Posted by: Jane Oetterer | December 31, 2011 at 08:23 PM
Wonderful choice of colors & I love your design!
Posted by: Greta H | December 31, 2011 at 09:10 PM
I love the elegant simplicity of this card. It really makes the image stand out.
Posted by: Jusa | December 31, 2011 at 09:28 PM
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: LindaC | December 31, 2011 at 09:30 PM
quite amazing Debbie. the flower soft makes the centres look stunning. great set.
Posted by: Dawn T | December 31, 2011 at 10:10 PM
What an elegant card!
Posted by: Pat C | December 31, 2011 at 10:54 PM