Thursday, March 10, 2011

CCMC141-Color Challenge

When I open up a challenge, I quick look at the colors or layout and go no further in the blog.  I don't want to get inspiration from the other designers, this way it's a true challenge.  This is the color challenge this week over at Create with Connie and Mary.

Create Color Challenge 1-003

I was happy to see crumb cake, but so saffron and real red threw me off.  I admit, I rarely mix color families...just doesn't seem right to mix a bright with a subtle, kinda like stripes with polka dots.  I love how challenges are letting me play with all my "stuff."  This stamp set, Because I Care, is a hostess set that I opened for the first time today. 

Here's my card:



I don't know if I'm in love with it...seems sort of "old school" McDonald's to me but I gave it my best!  There are some great cards from the designers, hop over and check them out!  Debbie and I used the same Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder for our background.

Recipe:
Cardstock: So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Very Vanilla (I know, I traded for the white.)
Ink: Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Real Red
Stamps: Because I Care, Tiny Tags
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Emboss Folder, Jewelry Tag Punch, Hemp Twine, Subtles Buttons, Real Red 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponge
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  1. DebMarch 10, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    This is just lovely! I did crack up on the comment about McDonald's. Too funny. But your card looks nothing like a McDonald's!! I love the ribbon with the button and the way you popped up the flower part! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  2. PattiMarch 10, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I know what you're saying about challenges. I do the opposite though. I check out the design team just so I don't use a stamp or idea someone else used. Your card is so pretty. Great treatment with the ribbon and button.

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  3. Carrie GaskinMarch 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I think you used the colours perfectly. So clean and crisp - a great design. Thanks for playing at CCMC this week.

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  4. Connie BabbertMarch 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Too funny, I don't like to look at the other designers work until I'm done with mine, too! Beautiful card...I like it! Thanks for playing along with us on Create with Connie and Mary!

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  5. Lisa MartzMarch 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    What a pretty card. Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary challenge!

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  6. Mary BrownMarch 16, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    That stamp is so pretty in yellow! I also love how you used the striped ribbon on this. Thanks for playing along this week on the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  7. Kim PMarch 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Gorgeous! Great job with a tough color combo

    Found your blog through SC...now following!

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