We've reached a milestone at Color Hues because it happens to be our 100th challenge, Woohooo... so there will be a fabulous prize offered to one of our winners. You can read all the details over on the Color Hues blog linked above.
I really dithered on this challenge, not because I had trouble with the color combination but because I made a card, decided it wasn't "enough" so I went a different direction. But ultimately I decided to use my first card. I'll share my second card at the bottom of the post. Let me know which one you would have chosen.
These colors reminded me of a beautiful late afternoon winter sky, so I tried to emulate that. I started by stamping the row of trees on a panel of Bristol paper in black pigment ink. When that dried, I began ink blending with the darker shades of the two colors at the top and bottom of the panel, then ended up blending the two lighter shades in the middle. I created snowflakes by splattering white acrylic paint across the panel.
While that dried, the frame and peace sentiment were die cut from purple glitter cardstock and "sending" was stamped and die cut with the matching die. I added a second layer to the frame before adhering to the now dry panel, then added the sentiments. I decided nothing more was needed. I think the sentiment was very appropriate as the scene has me envisioning myself in a wooded area made quiet by the falling snow.
Here's the second card I created, going a completely different direction. Either way, I ended up with another card to send! Side note - did you know there is a purple poinsettia? It's called Plum Pudding and I believe it's a relatively new varietal and not common.
What are you inspired to create with these colors? Although this is a busy time of year, I hope you'll find a way to carve out some crafty time and share your card with us. Don't forget there's a prize to be won! The challenge will close at 9 am EST on Sunday the 29th. I hope to see your card in the gallery!
Thanks for visiting and happy holidays!
Stef
Card #1 (all products from Simon Says Stamp except where noted)
- Peaceful Trees stamps and die
- Simple Peace die
- A2 Nesting Frames
- Winter Glitter 6x6 paper pack
- Altenew Sea Breeze, Tidal Blue, Wisteria and Hydrangea inks
- Dina Wakely White Glossy Acrylic Spray
- Hero Arts White Iridescent Shimmer Mist
Card #2
- Penny Black Scarlet Stamp
- SSS Elegantly Modern Christmas Stamp and Die
- MFT Elegant Rectangle Stax die
- SSS Silver embossing powder
- Altenew Caribbean Sky ink
- Copic and Olo markers
2 comments:
Oh Stef, both of these are beautiful! I love the winter sky and peaceful woods scene with the snow softly falling! I have seen some unusual shades of poinsettias in the last few years and would love to see another just like you created!
Two pretty cards, Stef! The first is so wonderfully peaceful and the second unexpected! It's a wonder to stop by a greenhouse and see all of the new poinsettia colors. Who knew!
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