Sunday, November 16, 2014

Color Challenge Inspiration

I have three color challenge cards to share today, and all were created using my October Studio Calico kit, so you'll see some similarities in the colors.  

The first card was inspired by the colors in the Color Throwdown Challenge #318 (the color palette is posted further below with my supply list).  For this one, I used the sketch (also below) from this week's Mojo Monday


The darker blue color is hard to see in the photo . . . it is the inking of the paper and the blue script in the pattern paper. 




The second card is very similar to the first, but has a slightly different color variation which is from this week's Colour Me Challenge (palette is posted below).


 Similar paper and stamps, with a few different elements.  I love the wood veneer heart and the "hello" tile from the kit! 



And then finally, my third card was inspired by the colors in the Colour Q Challenge.  This one had a very deep orange/red shade (Dusty Durango) which allowed me to use the apple stamp that was in the kit.  Since I didn't have Dusty Durango ink, I used the closest thing to it . . . Tangerine Tango.  My apple looks a little on the orange side, but I think it still looks like an apple. 


I was back and forth on whether I should put the sentiment in the apple, create another element such as a banner or a circle, but in the end decided the sentiment on that pattern paper would be the best option.  Once I placed that little veneer heart on the apple, it all came together! 


One kit . . . four challenges . . . three cards!  I hope you find some time to create.  







Supplies Used - Thinking of You
Cardstock:  Neenah*
Pattern Paper:  Paislee Press* and Studio Calico*
Stamps:  1canoe2 for Studio Calico*
Ink:  Stampin' Up, Versamark, and Ranger White Embossing Powder
Other:  Kraft Die Cut Label* and Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

*from Studio Calico Walden Card Kit





Supplies Used - Nuts About You
Cardstock:  Neenah* and Bazzill
Pattern Paper:  Paislee Press* and Studio Calico*
Stamps:  1canoe2 for Studio Calico*
Ink:  Stampin' Up
Other:  Kraft Die Cut Label*, Wood Veneer Heart* and Plastric Strips*

*from Studio Calico Walden Card Kit







Supplies Used - Apple of My Eye
Cardstock:  Neenah*
Pattern Paper:  Paislee Press* and Studio Calico*
Stamps:  1canoe2 for Studio Calico*
Ink:  Stampin' Up
Other:  Wood Veneer Heart* and Floss from We R Memory Keepers

*from Studio Calico Walden Card Kit













8 comments:

  1. Wonderful fall cards. You've used the colors perfectly to celebrate the season! Thanks for joining us at colourQ!

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  2. All three of your cards look fantastic...great use of all the challenge colors!!!!! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown Challenge!!!

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  3. What lovely cards, love the apple with the wood heart! So glad to seeyou playing at the colourQ.

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  4. Very fun cards :) I especially love the one you created for us! The sentiment is adorable and the embellishments suit it perfectly :) Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us this week at Colour Me...! We sure hope we will see you around again soon :)

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  5. Fun cards!! Wonderful use of colors and your kit!! Thxs for joining us at CTD!!

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  6. Fabulous layering and great addition of embellishments on all three. Thanks for linking up at Colour Me...!

    Anita x (Guest Designer)

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  7. What great Fall cards! Love them all! Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Color Throwdown!

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  8. Gorgeous cards, Debbie! Love the wooden heart on the apple! xx

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