Penny Black Blog Hop








Hip, hip, hooray!  Welcome to the first ever Penny Black Stamp Squad blog hop

Not only are we hopping, we're giving away stamps, too!  Leave a comment on each blog, including the Penny Black blog, for a chance to win a selection of Penny Black stamps.


You should have arrived here from Judy's blog. To start at the beginning of the hop, click here.



So excited to be a part of the Penny Black team and to spend this Saturday with you!

This card was selected as a Favorite of the Week at Splitcoast Stampers

So .....  let's make a card...




I just love how white embossing looks on Kraft paper, don't you?

I stamped Kisses in the Sun on to two panels of Kraft card stock measured 4 x 5 1/4 inches each. I then cut the second panel into three pieces, matted them in white, then attached to base card with glue and foam adhesive. 

The sentiment is from the Friendship Transparent set, stamped and heat set with White embossing powder.



Cut White Ultra Thick card stock to 4 1/4 x 11 inches, fold in half. Adhere Kraft panel.
Stamped and heat embossed just the butterfly on a scrap of Kraft card stock, fussy cut and adhered to card front.
Add faux pearls and pearl hat pins for a finishing touch.

Hop along and meet the rest of the Stamp Squad.
Your next stop is:

Penny Black Blog
Greta 
Lin
Judy
                     Penny (you are here)


If you find a broken link, you can return to the beginning of the hop HERE.



I would love for you to follow my blog by clicking the link at the upper right corner and don't forget to leave a comment at each stop for your chance to win Penny Black stamps.

Thanks for hopping by....

Let's go Shopping:

Faux Pearls (Michaels)
Pearl Hat Pin (Michaels)


143 comments

Scrumplescrunch said...

Hello Penny
The white embossing on your card against the Kraft looks wonderful and quite eye-catching.
Smiles:)
Sue

shamela said...

Hi Penny

The white embossing is stunning! I am getting out me kraft card and het gun this weekend! Love u card

Kavitha Vadhri said...

loved the heat embossing on kraft card.

Shirley N said...

Yes, the white embossed image on kraft is gorgeous, love your beautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration!

Janine said...

Gorgeous and your lily the other day was beautiful

shirley-bee said...

I love the added depth from the layers, and the hatpin antennae are fab!

frlphoebes kreativ-blog said...

Stunning creation!The embossing looks so beautiful,white on craft cardstock,really adorable.Love the wonderful flowers they look so nice,I like your lilys.
Hugs Sylvie

kateri said...

I really like white embossing on craft paper. Your card is beautiful. Oh, and thank you for telling us what products you are using and putting the link there. I really appreciate that.

Dawn T said...

what a delightful design Penny. Love the white on kraft, Just incredible

joy said...

Stunning card!! Love the layers and that butterfly is just so gorgeous!

judkajudi said...

Penny, the white on kraft is a lovely combination. The three panels add such visual pleasure and texture to your design. The little pins for antennae: priceless.

Lynn said...

Such a beautiful card Penny . I love the white/craft combination . Thank you for sharing.

Unknown said...

like the use of colour on this card and style. Everytime look at see something new

Anonymous said...

I love how you took the very basic of colors and made a wonderful eye catching card!!!

KraftyKaren said...

The white on Kraft is so elegant - a very sophisticated card x

zub momi said...

Beautiful and elegant! Love the white enbossing on Kraft :)

Paula (PEP) said...

I do love this combination of kraft & white & you've made it particularly striking with your white matting. The silver antennae look beautiful with the soft curvature of your butterfly. A really elegant stunner.
Paula (PEP)

Lin said...

Oh, Penny, I love your idea of these multiple layered panels! I'll be CASE-ing this idea for sure, well done!!

jcobb said...

Love the monochromatic look, it is so elegant. The colors are so pretty, the card is just perfect all round!

Lynne said...

Very subtle and pretty.

Unknown said...

White embossed on kraft paper is so becoming. I very much like the layering that gives the card even more interest. Nice!

Doris said...

This card is stunning! Your blog is fabulous, and I'm signing up right now!

LaVon Hall said...

Can't believe how stunning the butterfly is in the white on Kraft! Beautiful!

Loly Borda said...

Your multi layered card is beautiful Penny, I do love white embossed on craft too! TFS

Anne Temple said...

Such a stunning piece! I'm going to have to case this one :-).

Ann Keever said...

Love the layering of this card. White embossing is outstanding.

CinnamonSally said...

Wow this is so pretty, the white on kraft looks fabulous!

Kathy said...

Love the layers, the stamp is beautiful and a wonderful sentiment. The white embossed on Kraft paper is so pretty.

Virginia P FL said...

Congrats on the PB blog hop. Just love this card. Kraft paper is my latest favorite and the white is such a great contrast. Just signed up for your email blog. Very nice to "meet" you

Virginia P

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Very delicate! and lovely.

Betty said...

white on kraft is a fave of mine and your card is gorgeous! congrats on being part of the new PB design team!

Unknown said...

Your card is beautiful. I'm loving the white embossing on the kraft paper, and the pearl hat pins give it the perfect touch of elegance. Thanks for giving us a chance to win!

Crazydi said...

Oh - that is SO pretty! The simple white on kraft with the pearls is stunning visually .... I LOVE this card :)

Rosemary said...

gorgeous card, penny!! white embossed on kraft is always a winner in my book!

Linda said...

Very pretty idea using the different levels! The hat pins make perfect antennas!

jintyoo7 said...

Exquisite - there is something very elegant about white embossed kraft. Beautiful attention to detail :)

Mary said...

Hi Penny. I love white embossing. I like the idea of the two different panels. And I love the stamp sets.

Valerie said...

Yes! I love white embossing on Kraft! So classy and elegant and it pops! Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.
Valerie

Kim M said...

Such a lovely card! I love the effect of white on the krafft paper.

Samantha said...

Ahhh :) you and I love the same thing! white embossed on kraft paper!! its fantastic! love it!

maryc1254 said...

I love love love this card. Kraft and white is my favorite color combination and your design is beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful and elegant card, I really like the white and craft together.

Unknown said...

what a beautiful card I just love the butterflies

Donna Jones said...

Stunning design, love the matted panels and beautiful butterfly with pearl pin antennae :-)

stamping sue said...

Yes, I do like stamping on kraft cardstock...also like the dimension of your butterfly.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

Chrisann said...

Totally digging this card. I'm so attracted to kraft card stock...and the white detailing makes it pop. Who wouldn't like a fussy cut butterfly?!

Purple Princess said...

Wow! I mean... WOW! What a fabulous card... love the white on the kraft, and the layering... Gorgeous!

Kelly said...

Wow! love the white on the craft card. Simply gorgeous x

Sue D said...

Oooh--very pretty with the white embossing on kraft.

craftymom205 said...

Lovely card.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

computer2gal said...

Love the white embossing on the Kraft cardstock. What a lovely card.

Kailash said...

Gorgeous, striking card, your design is so unique, love the panels and the butterfly with the fun antennae, a lovely detail!!

Lillian Child said...

White on craft is one of my favorite techniques. Your card is absolutely lovely! Thanks for sharing!

Valerie Babcock said...

So elegant! I love the different layers!

Annie Wills said...

Beautiful and classy-looking card...love this look. Thanks so much for sharing.

Barb said...

Love the dimension of your panels - such a fun technique, Penny! Your card turned out beautifully - the white on kraft looks so elegant!

Jayne said...

Love how all the pieces form the whole.

Dorothy C. said...

I do like white on kraft and your card is just stunning.

Shanta said...

Wow! love the white on the kraft! I love the dimensions on the card too!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

fabulous design...love the kraft!!!

Greta said...

I do love white embossing on kraft but have never done so many elements together. Your card is just stunning, Penny!

Debi said...

I so have to try this technique!!! Your card is my favorite. TFS

Anne said...

Absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful creation!

Art&Mimos said...

Very professional looking!!Thank you!

Papermoon Dreams said...

Always love white on kraft paper!!! Butterfly is lovely.

Unknown said...

Absolutely stunning in its simplicity.
Ang

Carmen said...

I love the white embossing. Beautiful card.

Joan9876 said...

I love the effect of the white embossing on kraft. Going to try it this weekend.

Kanan Pandya said...

This is fantastic, Penny. The white embossing on kraft looks very elegant, too beautiful design. Thank you for sharing it. :-)

Nancy K said...

Gorgeous stamping! I too love the look of white embossing on kraft! Those stamps and your lovely design are beautiful mix!

Kathy said...

Oh oh oh.....every time I see white on kraft, I drool! This is one fabulous card! Thanks for the inspiration! And a great blog hop so far, too....great ideas posted!

Unknown said...

White embossing looks so elegant, very nice card!

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

gorgeous - the contrast is spectacular - thanks for sharing

Barb Housner

Jean Bullock said...

I love this card. The white embossing looks wonderful.

conil said...

Absolutely gorgeous. White on kraft is one of my favorite combos but this card is spectacular. WOW!

kbo said...

To me this card is so romantic and simple in style. Beautiful

Miriam Prantner said...

Wow! Fantastic stamping, love the white on kraft!

Melinda said...

White on Kraft is quite lovely.

Moosisk said...

Fabulous card! I love the white embossing on the kraft. The hat pins on the butterfly are a nice touch. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

LINDA W. said...

Your card is beautiful...I really love the white embossing on the kraft card.....I need to get out my
embossing powers. Thanks for sharing.

Sherry Eckblad said...

Wowza! Your card is absolutely stunning. I so love the look of kraft and white.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card ! The butterful is gorgeous !

Hugs from France
Lunéa♥
http://luneabidouille.canalblog.com/

Laurie in MN said...

Your card took me by surprise. It is wonderful and I love the detailed embossing.

Denise E. said...

What a wonderfully elegant card. The white on kraft paper and the detailed images are stunning.

Paula S. said...

The white embossing on kraft is really striking Penny! Nice work.

Sherry Butcher said...

Love your card all the white embossing is wonderful, the butterfly is stunning and you add faux pearls and pearl hat pins for a finishing touch wonderful. TFS.

Rene from OZ x said...

I love the white with the kraft it is so smart.
Rene from OZ xo

Mary Ann said...

AWESOME!GORGEOUS Card!Love your white embossing!!!

Jana said...

Stunning card. I love the white on the kraft.

Pam said...

Love white embossing on kraft. Gorgeous card!

Marita said...

What a stunning and classy card! The white embossing on the kraft is wonderful and I love the use of the hat pins on the butterfly!

Delia said...

Very pretty & original! Like you, I love the look of white embossing on card stock.

cghundley said...

How stunning and
lovely your card is!
Carla from Utah

SHartl said...

That white embossing is gorgeous and I really love the hat pin detail!

Karenladd said...

I am definitely going to have to start using white embossing powder on kraft because I just love the look. A beautiful, striking card!

Cat Craig said...

Penny, the white embossing on the kraft looks so clean. Its a lovely card.

Renee V said...

Love kraft and white ink too, but I can never get it to stamp this good! What a gorgeous card, love the creativity, and the pearls for the butterfly antennae!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Oh wow the seamless continuing in the images is beautifully done! Love the white on kraft, I must try this!

Isha Gupta said...

Love the white embossing on kraft. TFS

Unknown said...

Beautiful... white ink on kraft... just beautiful ... and a lovely detailed stamp too!

Unknown said...

Love love love the white on the kraft cardstock. Really sophisicated look. Your ideas are wonderful! Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win a PB stamp. Congrats on your appointment as designer!

Joan V said...

Such a pretty card. I love the sentiment and those pins in the butterfly. I love white on kraft. Thanks for sharing.

Martha said...

Congratulations, Penny, on the PB Stamp Squad assignment! How perfect that you, "Penny", would be selected!
Your card is simply LOVELY! The white on kraft is always STRIKING! Beautifully done!

pcm said...

the white stands out on the kraft!

C. M. Taylor said...

You did an outstanding job on the craft paper! I am so impressed with the embossed white and the contrast! Thank you for sharing and for making me think outside the box.
Tunnel vision just sucks - big time!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Hi Penny - stunning card - so beautiful! Congrats on making the DT - you deserve it! Your cards are beautiful!

Tracy said...

Love the white with Kraft paper. You did a great job!

Robin K. said...

Congrats on being picked for the new stamp squad! I really love your paneled design and the white on Kraft really is eye catching! Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

StampNK said...

This is really pretty and so elegant. I love the white embossing

Vicky said...

What a great card. Love the panels & the white stamping.

ibecircled.blogspot.com said...

Very pretty card and thank you for the inspiration!!!

Rexann

Katie said...

How pretty! I would have never thought to do this. I love the white embossing and how you broke it up into panels. Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Love the stamping on the kraft. Beautiful!!!

starqueen said...

Hi Penny,
What a stunning card! It's elegant and clean looking at the same tie. Thanks for sharing!

EmbossingQueen said...

This is a gorgeous card Penny. I love the idea of cutting the second image into pieces and mounting on coloured card. Looks fantastic!

clelie said...

The white embossing on Kraft is great fun! Who would of thought? Thank you for the ideas!

loulou said...

Wow this is stunning. I definitely love the white embossing on the kraft. Fantastic design too.

Anonymous said...

I totally love all the stamps of Penny Black!
I am biologist and I am doing a course about identification of butterfly in Switzerland.
So I cannot don't love your card!
Congratulations for this nice work!
Chiara

Karen Schroeder said...

White on kraft is stunning! Your card is beautiful!

Gerrina said...

Wow, stunning card! I forgot the great effect white EP has on kraft...

Katarina said...

What a beauty - I love white on craft and that stamp is so gorgeus.

Candida said...

This card is gorgeous! It has such an elegance! Loved it!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful card! Love that butterfly! Looks fabulous embossed in white!

Ruth H said...

The white on kraft is so pretty and elegant. Great card.

Chris said...

I love the white embossing on the kraft cardstock! I will definitely try your multiple, layering technique!

Jan Castle said...

Stunningly beautiful card!!!! The white embossing really sets an elegant tone for your card! Love it!!!

WingedOne said...

Great use of the overlapping panels and designs (one of my favorite photo techniques) but I've never seen the use of the hatpins for the butterfly's antenna. Wonderful idea.

Unknown said...

oooh im gonna try the white on kraft!
fink it might b my new obsession it looks so effective.x

Anonymous said...

Yep, love white on kraft and this is just delicious! Anita :)

Sally said...

Beautiful, elegant design, Penny. Love the addition of the pearls and multiple panels. Congrats on being a member of Penny Black Stamp Squad!

Therese said...

such a elegant card! i have yet to try white embossing on craft. so beautiful! thanks for sharing!

A Consuming Passion said...

White embossing on Kraft......sensational! Love the popped up butterfly too!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Wow, I really adore the white on craft - so classy! The design is so original!

Unknown said...

WOW!!! I love,love,love this card. Popping the butterfly adds a great effect

Anonymous said...

I really do like the white embossing on kraft- it's a great look! Love the dimension this card gets from raising the butterfly.

Maria said...

Gorgeous white embossing on the kraft paper! Lovely popped up butterfly!

Sue McRae said...

Love all that white embossing on the kraft!

Jan Shore said...

Beautiful card! White embossing on kraft is wonderful! I really need to lift this card!

MerjaHannele said...

Hi! Your card was just adorable! I love white butterfly and the look of the card. It´s so ispiring to me - want to make a card like this too!! :)

Yvette said...

Gorgeous! Love the white embossing!

Susan said...

What a fascinating card. I love the layers, the "popped" butterfly and that white embossing. So lovely!

Kathy S said...

There is something about kraft on white that really pops. This is just gorgeous and really classy.

Pam W Merwin said...

Absolutely love the design of your card and the white embossing!