Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Yellow Blooms on Black

Hi again!  Another day, another challenge or three...

More Spellbinders from my use-next basket -- Stylish Oval Hello You Floral.  It was a very quick make considering I had the Spellbinders Essential Stylish Ovals in my stash and could, therefore, simply copy the image panel as shown on the packaging.  Furthermore, the Color Hues Challenge decided the colors for me -- yellow and black.  Just a little ink blending on the flowers, a black Copic marker for the small parts, and it was ready for assembly.




The sentiment was cut right into the black oval, with a same size white oval underneath.  Woodgrain cardstock for the base, two yellow strips and three black gems -- done!





Today's challenges:

Color Hues Challenge -- Yellow and black
The Pick 3 Challenge -- Pick 3 design elements from the board.  I've used ink blending, yellow, and sentiment.
NBUS Challenge #87 -- My never before used schtuff is the Spellbinders Stylish Oval Hello You Floral.






Thank you for sharing your time with me!



25 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card Leslie, love the beautiful yellow flowers against the black oval-great colour combination.
Carol x

Yogi said...

Wonderful card Leslie. STRIKING. Have a great day. I think we’re finally getting sunny days for the next 3 days…

Diane said...

Wow, what a gorgeous card this is, so elegant and rich in the black and yellow and a perfect design too, love seeing you use things from your 'use next' box!!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh my goodness, your beautiful yellow blooms are striking on the black oval! What a fabulous card this is, Leslie!

Bonnie said...

Be still my heart! What a beautiful card, Leslie! Those yellow blooms really pop against the black! I love the layout and those yellow strips add a wonderful design element! Thanks for adding this beauty to the gallery at Color Hues! It's a standout!

Loll said...

Beautiful card using the challenges colours Leslie. Your flowers are gorgeous and look amazing over the pretty shaped background. xx

Marcia Hill said...

WOW!!! What a gorgeous card Leslie! It's totally eye catching and I just love the bright yellow blooms against the black! You have used our challenge colors to a "T" my friend, and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Color Hues! Hugs. :0)

I Card Everyone said...

SO crisp, clean and fantastic, Leslie! LOVE the woodgrain card base!
=]

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card Leslie. Those pretty yellow blooms really pop on that black background. I like how you die cut the sentiment from the black and added white behind it.

HilaryJane said...

This looks stunning in yellow and black. Just wonderful. I often just copy the package when I use something for the first time, then hopefully more ideas will flow, or not! xx

Nancy said...

Leslie, This is a gorgeous card and I love the beautiful yellow flowers against the black. I like the greeting as well. Thanks for taking the time to join us at Color Hues.

Cat Craig said...

Fabulous entry for the black and yellow challenge Leslie. You know I am a fan of this one for sure.

Christine said...

Wow, the yellow flowers against the black really make them pop- So dramatic xx

LesleyG said...

Beautiful! xxx

Cindy Beach said...

This is my kind of card! Done with classic flair, elegance and my favorite color! Love seeing your new things and you having fun with them, Leslie! Makes me want to go back to designing for Color Hues!

Karen said...

This is a stand-out! Your gorgeous flowers just pop against the black background, and I love your curved sentiment, the textured background, and the wonderfully placed embellishments. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us at Color Hues!

cm said...

Stylish and classy, this yellow and black card of yours! I'm swooning! Thank you for joining us at Colour Hues.
~carol

Margaret said...

Wow! Very nice. I love the bright yellow color against the black. Neat trick with the cut out of the sentiment backed with the white cardstock. Another great creation.

Donna Ellis said...

hi, Leslie! It is lovely and striking! Thanks for sharing sunshine today! xx

Lynette said...

Oh wow - what a great card!!

Stef Perry said...

Leslie, this is a great die set to use for the CH challenge! The flowers are so pretty, especially with black and white flower centers. The other elements, like the woodgrain background and the yellow strips under the oval, are lovely special touches to your design. Always a treat to see your card in the gallery, thanks for joining us this time!

Conniecrafter said...

Gorgeous, I so love the colors you used and pretty blending of ink on the flowers. Love the way the sentiment curves around and your gems too!

Bonnie said...

Coming back for a second look at this beauty, Leslie! It's a standout in the Color Hues gallery!

Cindy C. said...

This look stunning!

Darlene said...

OH WOW! I've grown to love this color combo and your card is AWESOME! Just makes me HAPPY!