Black & White Christmas

Totally PaperCrafts has issued a challenge to make a card, tag or project using black and white this week.  I decided to challenge myself even further and not use designer paper, glitter, buttons or ribbons.  I used a sheet of Cryogen White paper from The Paper Temptress, black card stock probably from Michaels and white GP card stock.  Not even a Copic or ribbon in sight.  Can you believe it?  lol.

The tree and black panel are embossed with a  Cuttlebug embossing folder and then I cut the tree out with scissors.  I used a doily (my one added item) for a tree skirt.  I used 4 different punches:  MS Train,  Recollections Snowflakes and SU Scallop Border.  The dog and sled are cut with my Cricut 4 Legged Friends and Stretch Your Imagination  cartridges.  I wanted to stamp Merry Christmas in a banner going across the tree as garland but decided to leave it simplistic.  Believe me I pulled out the ribbon more than once, but self-control won over and I kept it basic.

I like trying different looks on my cards and this is totally different from the one I posted yesterday for sure!  Hope you like it.  I know I will when I go to mail it because it will only cost 1 stamp.  :)

We have two great sponsors this week at Totally PaperCrafts and they are offering some wonderful prizes.  All you have to do is make a Black and White project  and link it here.   You will be entered into the drawing for prizes from these wonderful store.  Check out all the details here.