Color and Sketch Challenge

I had to Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration #6, because it was such a challenge for me, totally outside the box for me. 

This photo is from Mystic Vally Traders, a photo of some fun bedding they carry. The SU! colors this translates into are:

So Saffron, Sahara Sand, Pumpkin Pie and Wild Wasabi (but just a hit on Wild Wasabi).

I also wanted to do the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge from yesterday, so I combined the two challenges!

Here is my card.  I think the color combination is fresh and springy, Pumpkin Pie is really growing on me, and I am finding that it can be very versatile!

I used Bali Breeze DSP for the largest Pumpkin Pie layer. 

For the next layer I stamped and embossed my Stitched background stamp with Pumpkin Pie Craft ink and clear embossing powder. 

The smallest layer is stamped with the stitched leaf image from Stitched Exotics in Wild Wasabi. 

The center flower image was stamped with the medium/small flower from Stitched Exotics, one flower in So Saffron Craft and one in Pumpkin Pie Craft, both embossed with clear embossing powder and cut out.  I layered them and secured them together with a round Fire Rhinestone. 

The Punched out flower is done with the Scallop Circle punch, punch one out, then with a tiny bit of adhesive stick it to your grid paper and punch it again, turning the punch so that it punches into the scallops, giving it the pointed corners. 

Isn't the ribbon so fun, it is the Pumpkin Pie stripped grosgrain ribbon.

So, this card has LOTS-O-LAYERS, even for me, but I like how it turned out.  And, I had fun stepping out side of my comfort zone with this color combination and a different layout. 

Now, it is your turn, don't be afraid to try something different.  Challenge yourself!  It is fun!

Happy Stampin'

Remember I am here to help you with all your stamping and paper crafting needs.  You can find all the stamps and products I used to make this card in the Spring/Summer Catalog.  Email me if you have questions or would like to place an order.  

Comments

[Deanna]

Great card, nice layering!

[Connie]

Carrie! This is beautiful! I have a lot of the background stamps, but never really considered the Stitched background... but this is really nice! Hmmmmm....