Friday, October 10, 2014

JAI #235: STAMPIN' UP!'S LOVELY AS A TREE

This week at Just Add Ink, Kim has challenged us to use these colours on a papercraft project:





This challenge REALLY got me thinking!  I had quite a time of it, trying to work out a good balance of all the colours - I had several ideas that were canned, after they turned out disastrously.  In the end, I opted for quite a bit of white, and my favourite neutral, Crumb Cake, to tone down the contrasts. 




Even though the 'baubles' on the centre tree look red, I assure you they are stamped in Strawberry Slush ink!  Because Blackberry Bliss is so bold, I opted to use it sparingly, for the sentiment.

Here are the Stampin' Up! products I used to make this card:

 
 
Please check out the rest of the Just Add Ink Design Team's creations, using these colours - everyone has nailed this challenge!  We would love to see your creation using these colours; won't you play along?
 
 
 

7 comments:

  1. Very pretty, Christine! And a good solution using a large amount of white with such bold colors. Love how the trees fit perfectly between the two embossed borders and the "bling" on the branches!

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  2. This is such a clever way to use the challenge colours, Christine! You've created a beautiful, serene card using a predominantly bright colour scheme.

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  3. This is so pretty! Wonderful take on the color challenge!

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  4. This is so light and lacy and pretty Christine! It has a real timeless feel. xxx

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  5. Beautiful card Christine. With the embossing at the top and bottom I think it looks as though the trees are in a shop window - all sparkling and bright.
    Mary

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  6. I think your idea of sticking to your favourite neutrals worked beautifully for you - such a soft and pretty card. That Soft Sky seam binding bow is adorable. xox

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  7. Your card is just beautiful Christine - lovely and soft. I keep forgetting about Lovely as a Tree - it seems like ages since I've used it.

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