Nachos in Black and Vanilla

There's a sweet sketch over at the Nacho Average Challenge blog this week. When I  saw this sketch, I thought I'd do something in Basic Black and Very Vanilla, using the Modern Mosaic DSP one last time before it retires.

Here's this week's nacho sketch:



Here's my submission.

(Stamp Sets: Daydream Medallions, Perfect Pennants; Ink: Stazon Basic Black; Card Stock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla; DSP: Modern Medley; Accessories: Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Banners Framelits, Real Red Candy Dots)

We got this set at the Stampin' Up convention a couple of years ago. I didn't have time to make the make-and-take project while I was at convention--and I don't think I've ever inked up this set. Since it hasn't retired, I'll have to take it out and use it more often!

Once I had all the layers of black and vanilla and all the textures, I still needed a little something to make it pop--and so the greeting didn't get lost in all the texture. My go-to for pop when I'm working in black and white vanilla is Real Red, of course! After I'd tied on the ribbon, I still needed a bit more color to liven up--but not overwhelm the design--so I added three Real Red candy dots at the bottom. Et voila!