Cottonberry Creations: Penny Black at Allsorts BLOG HOP

Penny Black at Allsorts BLOG HOP

In keeping with the penny Black challenge this month of" All you need is love" I made this card with another of my favourite Penny Black images ( I love then all really). You can still enter this months challenge as well......the theme is "All You Need is Love".

It's time to HOP and we want you to "hop along" with us! Take a look at the papercrafting ideas from the following group of talented Penny Black at Allsorts DT. Click on the links below to browse their inspiring blogs for more fun and inspiration!
The 'rules' of the hop are that all entrants need to:-

1) Start from the challenge blog and leave a comment there.
2) Visit all nine listed blogs and leave a comment on each.
3) Collect the remaining nine clues.

4) Make the two words and mail your answer to brenda@ibas.co.uk

Here are the first two clue letters.There are two words, a five and six letter one.             ---A- -----S
MY LETTER IS P

You should have come from Brenda
and now go to Penny Black
Below is the fabulous Fairy stamp by Penny Black that you have a chance of winning. Make sure you leave a comment below to be sure of entering into the blog hop draw. Don't forget to visit all the other DT blogs, check out their gorgeous creations and get a chance to win more Penny Black rubber stamps.

I will draw a winner after the blog hop finishes on January 22nd and the winner (who will receive the lovely Fairy stamp) will be announced on Monday 23rd of January. All the winners will be listed on http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/ on the same day.
I will also be giving away 12 Penny Black stamped images (some shown below) to a randomly chosen person on the same day.
Good luck everyone.

114 comments:

pinky said...: Shirley your card is stunning with the black/white combination, the image really pops. Loving your gorgeous little stamp prize:) Hopping on...; 15 January 2011 at 08:25
Maarit at Violets Corner said...: What a lovely card, the black and white layering is fantastic.

Hugs
Maarit; 15 January 2011 at 08:25
pinky said...: Can't seem to find your letter Shirley?; 15 January 2011 at 08:27
brenda said...: Good Monting Shirley

What a lovely creation, the black adn white is so very striking.

Thank you for being part of the team and Blog Hop.

B x; 15 January 2011 at 08:28
Jan Castle said...: Black and white is always a winner...so congrats!
Jan; 15 January 2011 at 08:33
Lauren Colless said...: Black and white - classically elegant... the hedgehog just makes it fun!! Lovely :); 15 January 2011 at 08:51
Dawn T said...: Lovely card and I'm enjoying the hop heaps; 15 January 2011 at 09:00
Jean McKenzie said...: This is such a striking card! Black and white looks so good! Love the white flowers with the black centres. Beautiful!!; 15 January 2011 at 09:04
PinksyDoodles said...: Hello Shirley,
Your card is gorgeous! I love how you have backed the image with black card - very effective.
I've had a good look but I can't find your letter.
Hugs, Clare x; 15 January 2011 at 09:05
Anita said...: Hi Shirley, your card is so sweet. I just love the Penny Black stamps. They make me smile every time... Oh and I can't find your letter? X Anita; 15 January 2011 at 09:08
Nikbee said...: A wonderful card. I love the colours. I can't find your letter.

Nikki x; 15 January 2011 at 09:13
Mummylade said...: I can't find your clue letter...; 15 January 2011 at 09:13
Cathy Fongjoyo said...: sweet card with black n white colour combo. u used it really great.
thanks for sharing

x
cathy fong; 15 January 2011 at 09:19
Dawn T said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 15 January 2011 at 09:19
Lorraine said...: very nice card..; 15 January 2011 at 09:21
Doreen said...: What a stunning card.hopping off; 15 January 2011 at 09:33
Andrea6760 said...: I love your card, and the hedgehogs always seem to be one of my favorites to use. Thank you for being part of the blog hop and giving me a chance to win either the stamp or the stamped images. I love them both!!

*Hug*,
~Andrea; 15 January 2011 at 09:38
sunnysideup/doreensng said...: love your card! Love the design of your blog too!; 15 January 2011 at 09:40
Jocelyn aka JoBear2 said...: Amazing card! Love how much the black background makes the image really stand out.
Thanks for the opportunity to be part of the Blog and for the chance to win prizes along the way! :-); 15 January 2011 at 09:41
Larisa said...: The black background looks so special))) I have never seen whatever like this before... Though it looks nice ))) Great job!)))); 15 January 2011 at 09:47
sandra said...: Your card is gorgeous!
Thanks for letter and for fun!
Hopping on...
Hugs!
Sandra!; 15 January 2011 at 10:03
Squirrel x said...: Absolutely gorgeous, and who could resist a PB hedgie?! Hugs, Sxx; 15 January 2011 at 10:31
stampingmarianne said...: Great card! Because of the black, the stamp really pops out!
Thanks for the blog hop!
Marianne; 15 January 2011 at 10:47
Lynda said...: What a very sweet card!

Lynda xxx; 15 January 2011 at 10:54
Nannieflash said...: Wow a really stunning effect that monochrome gives, a gorgeous card. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx; 15 January 2011 at 11:00
Tiiti said...: Such a lovely black and white card! The image is so cute. Have a nice weekend!
hugs,
Tiiti; 15 January 2011 at 11:01
Pauline C said...: Very sweet card Shirley - adorable image. And thans for the chance to win that gorgeous cute fairy stamp.
Hugs
Pauline x; 15 January 2011 at 11:05
Tirpuunen said...: Such a lovely card!; 15 January 2011 at 11:12
Mervi said...: Hi Shirley!
Beautiful card,
happy hopping,
xx Mervi; 15 January 2011 at 11:12
cebelica said...: Wow, stunning card. I love the black and white papers and those flowers are gorgeous too.; 15 January 2011 at 11:33
Anonymous said...: this card is amazing! so exquisite and so sweet at the same time! just wonderful!have a wonderful day!
hugs, Niili; 15 January 2011 at 11:42
Ash said...: That is a very adorable creation.... The splash of little color amidst lovely B&W, is just gorgeous!!!! Thanks for the fun!!! Hopping!!!! Wishes & Hugs))))

Ash....
(http://hastkala-oceanichope.blogspot.com/); 15 January 2011 at 12:00
Ellie Knol said...: Lovely card, beautiful stamp from Penny Black!; 15 January 2011 at 12:03
Jeannie said...: Love the black and white combination - great card!
Jeannie x; 15 January 2011 at 12:09
Selena said...: Always been a fan of black and white - and of course Hedgie! Loving your creation!

Selena x; 15 January 2011 at 12:13
Hazeyj said...: Great card Shirley and yes, very inspiring. I think everthing that we see and appreciate inspires us a little bit!Hazel x; 15 January 2011 at 12:23
ChickieChirps said...: Lovely black and white combo! Gotta love that little hedgehog too!

Arabella; 15 January 2011 at 12:24
Deirdre said...: Lovely card, striking colour combination!; 15 January 2011 at 12:38
SteffiB said...: Very cute card. Sweet little hedgehog. :); 15 January 2011 at 12:42
Paulette S said...: Shirley,
the Fairy stamp could be used for so many things and I love multiuse stamps! I don't have a blog, I just enjoy paper crafting with my family and friends. You are so generous to give stamped images, what a fun way to share the stamps you have. =D; 15 January 2011 at 13:40
loftylass said...: Gorgeous card Shirley - you can never go wrong with black/white - love the image and the flowers.
HW
x; 15 January 2011 at 13:57
Ellibelle said...: Your card is amazing Shirley! Love the black you used! Beautifully colored too and what a fabulous layout!; 15 January 2011 at 14:31
Unknown said...: Love the card, can't go wrong with black and white.; 15 January 2011 at 14:33
Kras said...: I'm old follower and everything you post I see it. Interesting is your card.; 15 January 2011 at 14:37
Anonymous said...: This is my first blog hop! I write your letter clue and now I'm going to continue hop!

Bye
Giulia; 15 January 2011 at 14:39
deesdesigns said...: Love, Love, Love the black and white combination - just stunning!; 15 January 2011 at 15:19
Julye said...: Love your card , the image is on my wish list along with many other pennyblack stamps , I'll get them soon well I can hope anyway. thanks for sharing.; 15 January 2011 at 15:26
KraftyKaren said...: Such a sweet card - I love all the hedgie images; 15 January 2011 at 15:48
Unknown said...: Hi there, I love the way you're image stands out against the black of the card. Lovely! Hugs, Frea; 15 January 2011 at 16:32
Barbara Moore said...: Love the card and the black and white combination. I am so in love with the Penny Black Hedge Hog stamps. Never thought to use the black and white with them.; 15 January 2011 at 16:37
Linda said...: A lovely card! The hedghogs are just so sweet and added to all your layers it makes for a beautiful card!; 15 January 2011 at 16:43
Clarkie cards by Nicola said...: Beautiful cards, I'm loving this hopping lots of fantastic inspiration Many thanks Nicola; 15 January 2011 at 16:44
Kattiz said...: So cute card!
Hugs Kattiz; 15 January 2011 at 16:47
Debbie Johns said...: Hi Shirley, I Love the black and white on your card, it really makes the stamped image pop out.Beautiful card,Thank you for the chance to win and for lots of inspiration.Debbie x; 15 January 2011 at 16:48
Anonymous said...: very sweet card; love the hedgie, of course, and the black and white.; 15 January 2011 at 17:15
ribenaruby said...: Stunning card, love the cutout feature of the image! thanks for the letter. Rubyx; 15 January 2011 at 17:27
Jill Norwood said...: Shirley,
Wow what beautiful cards you make! I am having such fun hopping along today and seeing everyone's art! TFS! :)<3; 15 January 2011 at 17:36
Sharon Peele said...: I have to say this is a beautiful card!!! Black and with is my favorite, and I love your DP you use! Stunning job!!!; 15 January 2011 at 17:39
Tracy said...: Hi Shirley,
What a gorgeous creation, love your image and the black and white is striking.
Happy crafting
Tracy x; 15 January 2011 at 18:19
'The Crafting Owl' said...: Monochromatic cards look stunning and this one is no exception!; 15 January 2011 at 18:41
Eve said...: woohoo luv the black & white contrast, and you trimmed the hedgy image very well!! Thanks for the chance to win the prize, too! :-); 15 January 2011 at 19:43
Kat said...: Gorgeous card with the black and white and that lovely Penny Black image. Thanks for the chance to win candy.

Kat x; 15 January 2011 at 19:47
Loreal Blondi said...: Your card is really black and white beautie!; 15 January 2011 at 20:44
Annie said...: I love all PB stamps too. Your card is simply scrumptious.
Ann xxx; 15 January 2011 at 21:28
Kathleen said...: Love the black and white contrast... stunning card.; 15 January 2011 at 21:33
Linda W said...: Hi Shirley, your card is stunning. I love black and white and the image is so sweet - these Penny Black stamps are lovely. Linda x; 15 January 2011 at 21:39
donna mikasa said...: Such an adorable card--love the black and white theme!; 15 January 2011 at 22:04
LillaMinne said...: oh... would love to win those stamped up images :-) Hope Im lucky this week.; 15 January 2011 at 22:13
Louise said...: Very pretty card!

Louise C.; 15 January 2011 at 22:26
JLJ Designs said...: Beautiful card! I love the black.

Jennifer; 15 January 2011 at 23:02
Helen said...: Shirley I love the way your blog looks and your cards are gorgeous. Lots of inspiration.; 15 January 2011 at 23:42
Sharon said...: The colour combo you've used is fab, and that's another cute stamp being added to my endless list.; 16 January 2011 at 00:40
Edith said...: Nice card. Off to hop.; 16 January 2011 at 09:58
Marta said...: The hedgehog and the bumble-bee are just so cute! :)
//Marta; 16 January 2011 at 12:56
Paula said...: Lovely card, I really love the image you used! And what a great prize, this blog hop is really fun!; 16 January 2011 at 15:30
Katherine K :) said...: Your card is awesome! Love the hedgie and black/white combo. TFS!; 16 January 2011 at 16:55
JJ said...: The embellishment on your card are my favorite and the card is adorable overall. J
3girlsnurse@att.net; 16 January 2011 at 17:57
Anonymous said...: Never would have considered black and white with that image but it looks fabby! Great LO below too, such a sweetie!; 16 January 2011 at 17:58
Marion said...: Your card is stunning Shirley. The black/white combo just makes the image pop.
Marion; 16 January 2011 at 20:50
Louisa said...: I love your blog style! love the post it notes! Your card is really cute too. Louisa; 16 January 2011 at 21:01
Jules said...: Hi Shirley

Love your card with all its gorgeous black and white layers.

You must have a lot of patience to sit and cut all around your image so perfectly.

Love Jules xxd; 16 January 2011 at 21:29
Stacie (craft-princess) said...: What a lovely card! Great image!; 16 January 2011 at 21:48
Julia said...: The the card and the colors!!!; 16 January 2011 at 22:19
Elin Larsson said...: Suits fine with black on this cards :) Lovely card; 16 January 2011 at 22:58
Loki Made It said...: what a great blog you have and i just love your work!; 16 January 2011 at 23:34
Christy Beans said...: I love the effect of that little pop of color against the black and white. Beautiful! =); 17 January 2011 at 05:36
Cynthia said...: Wow the black & white is really fab with the cute hedgie,it makes it pop. Thanks so much for the blog hop!
Cheers
Cynthia; 17 January 2011 at 06:47
Booknplays said...: Critters are my fav PB stamps. Your card is great. The starkeness of the black and white makes the stamp colors really shine!; 17 January 2011 at 09:18
Lila Castro said...: Lovely ,your card is really cute .; 17 January 2011 at 09:56
Julie said...: I can see why that image is one of your favourites - it's so cute!!

xx; 17 January 2011 at 10:12
Theresa Kamp said...: Great card
lovely work
half way thru the Blog Hop
thanks
Krafty Kamp; 17 January 2011 at 11:02
Whisper said...: Am loving your card in Monochrome and so different too, Luv Sam x - thanks also for a fabby blog hop; 17 January 2011 at 13:06
Yvonne Russell said...: What a fab card.... very striking with the black and whilte. Gorgeous fairy stamp too.

Thanks so much; 17 January 2011 at 14:22
sparklygirl-Tina said...: Hi Shirl

Just joining in the fun of the blog hop - thanks for the chance to win a lovely stamp. Love your card BTW!

Speak soon

Tina; 17 January 2011 at 15:56
kathleen said...: Great blog hop. Your card is beautiful love the black/white combo.

Kathleen x; 17 January 2011 at 16:28
Chrysalis said...: Hi Shirley - love your use of the unusual black - I would never have thought of it but will certainly have a go now - thanks x; 17 January 2011 at 18:52
scrapperjulia said...: Beautiful card! Love the black and white! Thanks for the fun blog hop!; 18 January 2011 at 01:14
little man's momma said...: Your card is stunning! Thanks for the blog hop I am having a lot of fun looking at all the wonderful cards so far.; 18 January 2011 at 03:20
Anonymous said...: Wonderful card, Shirley. The black and white combination is so striking and the image darn cute!
Amelia x; 18 January 2011 at 13:20
Amy Li said...: Super cool prizes. And your card is awesome!; 18 January 2011 at 18:30
Christine said...: Gorgeous cute PB image love the Mono colour combo stunning creation. thanks for the hop.

smiles Christine xx; 18 January 2011 at 21:33
Lorraine said...: Your card is really lovely. I am loving all the PB stamps. Thanks for the blog hop.; 18 January 2011 at 22:40
Grenouille Greetings said...: Striking black and white card! Really lovely! Warmest wishes, Lesley; 19 January 2011 at 00:42
Yenni Natalia said...: love the white against black :) so classic yet beautiful :); 19 January 2011 at 01:40
Anonymous said...: Pretty card - liked the black and white.

Dorothy C.; 19 January 2011 at 20:21
xxxtglxxx said...: I love the black and white - its so effective, classy and elegant. Great image and fab layout. Stunning! :)

hugs

xxalisonxx; 20 January 2011 at 12:44
Linda . J said...: Gorgeous card love the colouring and beautiful image, the detail is lovely.
Hugs Linda; 20 January 2011 at 19:52
bramblesmummy said...: What a lovely card. Black and white compliments the image excellently.

Heather x; 20 January 2011 at 20:25
Craftycat said...: I love the hedgies too, they are some of my faves.
Cat; 21 January 2011 at 15:10
annies place said...: Lovely black & white card, cute hedgie,terrific fairy stamp too Ann x; 21 January 2011 at 16:29
Khin Hnin said...: Beautiful card! I love the colour combo, it's so unique! (:

Hugs,
Khin; 21 January 2011 at 22:57
Esther said...: Gorgeous card adn cute image..thanks for the opportunity and inspiration...Esther xx; 22 January 2011 at 12:31
Katarina said...: What a great card. I love the different patterned paper frames.; 22 January 2011 at 17:37
Manna said...: Wonderful card! Love it!
Thanks for the chance to win.; 22 January 2011 at 19:05