Thursday, February 8, 2018

Istanbul

Here's a sweet and simple card using some gorgeous papers from Paper Temptress.  I am so excited that Paper Temptress will be handing out a prize this month.  The stamp I am using here was a gift from my husband this Christmas.  It's the Istanbul skyline on top of a heart filled with birds.

The bottom sheet of back is called Black Basis.  The wonderful mica metallic that is layered under the lace as well as under the stamped image is Silver Ore Glimmer .  The image is stamped in Black Memento ink onto Heavenly White paper and layered on some Black Ruche paper.
Paper Temptress is offering a wonderful set of paper as a prize this month!


Question of the day:  Which of Paper Temptress Paper variety packs is your favorite?  click here

I think my fav is the Valentine package, esp because I love the reds and pink papers right now; But the Jackie K's designer package is a close 2nd.


NOTE:  If you didn't leave comment on Feb 1st,  please go back and do so as winners will get picked from there everyday! CLICK HERE.  Also winners have not been picked from the 1st through the 6th yet if you haven't commented on those days.  Check the winner list HERE.

51 comments:

ionabunny said...

Love the HIT paper pack. Great colours. That stamp is very pretty. The lace is delicious. Hugz

Christine said...

I like the uniqueness of the stamp. The colors that you chose are perfect. I like True;s Favourite pack the best.

papersmiles said...

True's Favorites pack is a lovely set. The Istanbul stamp is elegant and very romantic. Hugs, Barbara

Unknown said...

Your card is gorgeous!!! I love the spring punk specialty paper!!!!

Audrey R said...

Holley- your husband has good taste. Love the card. OMG! The papers are to die for! I love the HIT and Jackie K's, too. Audrey R in Austin

bee said...

I like black and white cards they are crisp😀

stampingwithpeggie.blogspot.com said...

Great use of black and white. Magnolia paper package would have to be my favorite.

Susan T. said...

What a pretty card! The papers are amazing! In keeping with my fondness for holiday cards, and if I HAVE to choose 🤔, I’d pick the Patriotic or Spring packs.

Jackie T said...

Hi Holley this is a stunning card that is a wonderful stamp I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Em Louise Fairley said...

Beautiful monochrome card, Holley. My favorite paper pack would be the HIT because I love teal and neutrals xoxo

Mel C said...

Lovely card Holley and your ribbon is awesome! I like the HIT Paper Package, wonderful sponsor!

Linda Simpson said...

This is fabulous and loving that stamp too.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Pat said...

Loving the stamp, Holley. I know how much you enjoyed your trip to Turkey. That lace is lovely. My favorite variety pack over at Paper Temptress is the St. Patty's Green Package. Who can go wrong with a namesake? LOL

DonnaMundinger said...

What a fab stamp, Holley! Your hubby is a keeper! It will always be a reminder of your fabulous time there. Gorgeous card with that Turkish lace and WooHoo on the Paper Temptress prize. I'm loving the Magnolia pack. xxD

DJ said...

Love the colors in Magnolia dreams.

Jean said...

Such a cool card. Love this! I love the Spring Premium pack. Gorgeous colors!

Candy Meyers said...

This is a very striking card! Neat idea! I think I like the Magnolia Dreams collection the best. Great variety.

Shelley said...

That is an interesting stamp! I like both the Magnolia pkg and the St Pattys day pkg best, but really, they are all wonderful!

KarinsArtScrap said...

what a lovely card and image Holley.
If I had to choose I take the magnolia package.

gr karin

Fikreta said...

its so great card!
my favirute package is Magnolia Dreams

jeanchaneyaz said...

I am impressed that your husband gave you a stamp! Mine will, if I put it on my wish list on Amazon, otherwise, never, LOL!
My favorite set is Magnolia Dreams because it would go nicely with all the flower stamps I have.

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

I agree. The Valentines pack is great. Love the different shades of red. Awesome card today

Glennis F said...

Such a fun card! The valentines package would be my choice too

barbara macaskill said...

True’s Favorites is my favorite Paper pack from Paper Temptress! They are so beautiful in real life and really elevate the look of a card!
I love today’s card! TFS!

Laurian said...

Beautiful card Holley, love the elegance and simplicity x

Melodyscraps, mixed media goddess said...

I agree the valentine pack is gorgeous! So is today's stamp! Way to go hubby!

Amy Martin said...

Beautiful card and stamp Holley!! My favorite is the Magnolia collection. The colors are wonderful.

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Holley, what a lovely clean and simple card. I would have to say my favourite paper Tempress pack would be Magnolia Dreams as that gives a good variety of colours. Best wishes, Kym x

Laine said...

So dramatic in the color choice Holley!L
Laine
x

jackiep said...

A LOVELY IMAGE AND DOESNT NEED MUCH TO GO WITH IT, YOU GOT IT JUST RIGHT. AND I LIKE THE MAGNOLIA DREAMS SET

Christine said...

What a superb stamp! So totally different! Love how you've used it.
My favourite paper pack is the Valentine paper. It includes pink! lol

Jan said...

This is fab Holley xx Jan

Crafting with Darcy said...

That is so nice that your hubby bought you a special stamp! Your card is stunning!
I love all of the papers at Paper Temptress but I think the Magnolia Variety package would be my favorite. It has all the colors I love!!

SHartl said...

Yay for thoughtful husbands who know what we like!! This is such an elegant card. I am loving the Christmas and the Valentine paper packs on the website because I love making cards for the holidays

Karenladd said...

I love that black and white color combo Holley! The lace and monochromatic design lets that stamp stand out in the best way! As for my favorite paper pack at Paper Temptress, I think it's the Valentine pack as well. Red is one of my favorite colors to craft with and I have a shortage of nice pink cardstocks...so this calls to me!

Nikki said...

Holley that's a sweet card great stamp your husband bought and I like the Christmas Speciality Package seeing I'm always running out of those colours first :)
hugs Nikki C

Kajcyika said...

Love your card it's really pretty :)
My favorite paper pack is True's favorites :)

Tracy Welham said...

A really wonderful card Holley, that stamp is gorgeous and I always love the lace you use. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

Paper and Stuff said...

Super cool card, Holley. Love the stamp and the fact that your husband bought it for you. So sweet! x

Anonymous said...

My favorite paper pack is Magnolia Dreams. I also like the Valentine one too.

Virginia Montagna

Kathy said...

Love it. Love Istanbul - the skyline view from the Bosphorus is so beautiful, isn't it?

New Creations said...

I love the impact of black and white on this! I love to create Valentine theme cards!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card Holley- that stamp is really special. I love the magnolia package. Cathy x

Jennifer Dillon said...

I love this stamp my favorite is the magnolia paper pack.

Kathy said...

Beautiful card. I love the image, the paper and your design. I like the Magnilia Variety pack because it reminds me of spring.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

HC and PT Spring Pink Speciality Pkg because it has copic paper in it.

Lucie H said...

beautiful image!

bissecat said...

Great card your husbands know what you like.

StampNK said...

This is a great card design that could be sent to a guy as well as a woman. I like that stylized image and the black and white. My favorite paper pack is the Christmas specialty pack because I love the mix of colors.

sammi said...

Nice card. Love the black and white - Very striking. My favorite Paper Temptress variety pack is the Magnolia Dreams pack - LOVE the colors.

Rhonda Miller said...

Lovely card. I like the Magnolia Dreams pack.