Another day, another challenge! When I saw this week's colour challenge at Just Add Ink, I was determined to NOT leave it until the very last minute to enter. I'm a sucker for a colour challenge. Sketch challenges, not so much.
Here is the colour combo for this week over at JAI:
I added in to the mix a personal challenge, to use no flowers or butterflies on my card. I didn't say anything about birds, though, LOL .... so, this is what I came up with:
Stamps: Friends 24-7
Card: Soft Suede, Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant
DSP: Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper
Ink: Versamark inkpad, Elegant Eggplant and Soft Suede Stampin' Pads
Other: XL Two-Step Bird Punch, Rose Red 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Very Vanilla 5/16" brads, sponge daubers
Aside from the untidy ribbon ends (no matter how carefully I trimmed the ribbon, it frayed, so this is as good as it gets!), and the late-night photography (yet again), I'm quite happy with this one!
Christine, I absolutely love this. It really is a show stopper. the bow is perfect .... the addition of the leaves was the perfect touch. Great take on the color challenge. Really beautiful card.
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jaydee
This is fabulous, Christine! I love the way you've used these colours :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great day!!
Beautiful and no butterflies or flowers. I love your box aswell. You inspired me to use my bird punch more. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteRach:)
love the card good use of the bird punch
ReplyDeleteNice design Christine. I use pinking shears for those ribbons that fray alot, helps to stop that instant fraying as soon as you cut it.
ReplyDeleteThat bow is divine...I am a sucker for that ribbon. I usually dab a bit of two-way glue pen along the ribbon edge to discourage fraying. Doesn't solve your cutting problem though (my scissors play up when they are gluggy with tape)...but hey, who has time to clean 'em when there's stamping to do!
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ReplyDeletegreat job with the colour challenge! I really like the horizontal layers you've used and how the white brads break up the suede layer - and the bow, frays included;)
Kim
Lovely lovely card Christine. Your bow rocks! You must have been listening about the lazy sister at convention!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the bird and the background. Great use of the colours.
ReplyDeleteliam
A beautiful card, I don't know how you get your bow so pefect!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Christine - you have just combined the colours so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Christine! The sentiment is awesome and the bow is beautiful. I also like the white brads. They add great interest. Great take on the challenge.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christine. Love the brads and bow.
ReplyDeleteyou did well christine - i wasn't going to enter this one, but you've inspired me to try and find the time...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Christine! I love all the different elements,and the photo is great! I hate taking my pics at night :)
ReplyDeleteisn't this a great colour combo?? Just love your card
ReplyDeleteA great layout and you've made the colours work so well together! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christine!
ReplyDeleteThis is so darn pretty. Thanks for playing Christine.
ReplyDeleteThe contrast of the bird against the rest of the card is great!! Thanks for stopping by my blog too :)
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