Saturday, November 5, 2011

Times Gone By in Black and Gray!

"Times Gone By" is the stamping challenge at Fashionable Stamping Challenges and as always, there is a prize! Now this is a theme that most of us love and can be interpreted in so many ways! We Fashionettes would love for you to join us on this new adventure! Stop by and visit FSC for inspiration and to see what my "Stamping DT Sisters" are up to!   Gingersnap Creations GC124 is looking for Black and Gray, so no big surprise that we are headed over there!  The Three Muses Challenge is Vintage Collage Memories and I will be entering there for the first time! 
For my contribution all stamps are from Artistic Outpost. The Gatsby collection is one of my favorites and I thought it was just perfect for "Times Gone By." The handsome gentleman, champagne bottles and sentiment were stamped on white using Archival Jet Black, heat set and shaded with gray!  I stamped the car in craft black on gray and then clear embossed.  The bottles and car were fussy cut, so fun!  I cut photo corners from Tim Holtz ATC die on black and then shaded with white craft ink and clear embossed.  This gives it a nice gray color!  Added some brads that I distressed.  The black panels around the gentleman, sentiment and designer paper were also distressed to give that extra aged feel.  I used the "clipped corners" technique from the Technique Junkies for my main image.

Dot, one of the DT at FSC, is having a little GIVEAWAY once she reaches her 50th follower.  Stop on by Dot's Dabbles and have a look for yourself. 

Thank you for stopping by and I really hope you will join us at FSC!

Inks:  Archival Jet Black, Stampin Up Basic Black, Basic Gray, Going Gray, Black and White Craft, 
Paper:  Stampin Up, Going Gray, White, Black,  DCWV Naturals

40 comments:

Cath Wilson said...

I so love monochrome and this is a great example. Love the champagne bottles and the whole thing has a real feel of times gone by.

Jan Hennings said...

love this my sweet friend :) Thanks for joining me in the Handmade Holiday Blog Hop today :)

Yvonne Garner said...

One kof my favorite stamp sets! Love the black and gray color scheme, too. So well done! Best, Yvonne

Beverly G said...

Great way you showcased the main image.

Marjie Kemper said...

Love the texture behind your man, Terry!

Sharon said...

Thsi is great Terry - love the colour combo - very striking and great images!!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Such a fantastic card, great choice of colors and wonderful elements.

Ink Art Designs said...

Hi Terry,
There has been something very familiar about this card, and I've finally worked it out...it reminds me of the Great Gatsby! Very classical, and so stylish. Great card
Thankyou for mentioning my "giveaway" Terry.
Dot xxx

Shirl said...

Well done Dot, I thought so too. An amazing monochromatic look Terry with huge man appeal.

Hugs Shirley x x

Valerie-Jael said...

Great piece, very elegant! Valerie

Meggymay said...

Fabulous, a real classic card Terry, love those words as well.
Yvonne x

Fliss said...

A fabulous masculine card Terry. The black and grey looks so striking. Love the image and sentiment too.
Have a lovely Sunday.
Hugs, Fliss xx

Unknown said...

What a handsome creation you have here.
I looks amazing my friend..

Hugs, Linda

Laura said...

Looks well fine.Thanks for joining us at gingers.

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Love the masculine feel of this card and such a great theme. Gorgeous work Terry! Happy Sunday to you! :)

Unknown said...

First thought? Great Gatsbsy, F. Scott Fitzgerald! Your art work so reminds me of him! Truly a fine piece again Terry!! Have a great Sunday, hugs, Ira

Claire said...

Beautiful work Terry, I LOVE those stamps and you've combined them perfectly
Claire xx

judyjstamper said...

I'm liking this one Terry! Great card using monochromatic color.

Maria Ontiveros said...

Love that quote!
Rinda

2amscrapper said...

wow Terry--this is fantastic!

Brenda Brown said...

Fabulous Terry - the black and grey theme is so reminiscent of times gone by. I love this set of stamps - I don't remember seeing them before, you have put them to good use here.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

Anonymous said...

Stunning male card Terry, the images are just fabulous. Sue C x

CuddlyBunny said...

Terry this piece is simply fantastic! I love the black and white! Beautiful!

One question ... when you describe your white as inked with "White Craft" ... is that a brand or style or what? I've been trying to find a good WHITE ink for stamping/edging ... every one of them just disappears. :(

I jogged through your most recent posts as well ... I like everything of course but am especially impressed with the pink rose card and the perfect distress tag ... WOW! :)

I hope you've had a fabulous weekend my friend! It snowed here! Yay! :)

Shelly Schmidt said...

Great masculine card- love the images and what fun to go look-se and follow at Dot's blog!

1CardCreator said...

This is stunning, love your take on the black and gray!

Lucy Edmondson said...

These stamps are divine! A handsome gentleman, a car, and a bottle of champagne - what more could we want! This works so well in black and white,

Lucy x

Cazro said...

Amazing little story on a card, I love the timeless effect of black and white monochrome. Wonderful Caz

BarbaraW said...

Those images and color scheme work so well together. Great for the challenges. Fabulous card.

Anonymous said...

Well Gatsby would just love this sleek and stylish card.
You are the most amazing asset to FSC and I am so lucky to "work" alongside you.
Wishes
Lynne

Taluula said...

I love black and white. Delicious.

Electra said...

I love everything about this, Terry! It's got such a romantic feel to it!

Christine said...

Beautiful!!! Gatsby is one of my fave books and this is so reminiscent!

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Beautiful monochrome maskuline creation and beautiful stamping! xx

Mrs.B said...

Terry you have some fabulous images, and these are perfect for this vintage monochrome look. Love your 'clipped corners on the main image.
Avril xx

Sherry said...

Love your card Terry, very classy!

Marie Lost Bird Studio said...

What a fantastic card,Terry. Love the black and white.Thanks for posting my giveaway on your sidebar. Good luck to you.
Have a great evening.
Hugs,
marie

Lisa said...

Ooo Terry, I love it! I don't think I've made a card with that mono color scheme yet. You did it perfectly!

Michele said...

very very classy! xo

Lynn Stevens said...

Theres just something about B & W that has such a classey look! Fabulous masculine card.
Have a Wonderful Sunday Terry!
hugs Lynn

Ali Manning said...

This is such a wonderful card, Terry - I really love it. Thanks for joining us at Gingersnap Creations :)

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