Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
It's time for a new challenge at Color Hues.
This month our colors were chosen by the very talented Jules.
I love these colors together and they were perfect for this NBUS background
poinsettia stamp.
I bought the background stamp a couple of years ago when Wplus9 closed up shop.
I don't know why it's taken me so long to pull it out of the NBUS box.
I had so much fun making this card that I made another using a different shade of blue
that is more aqua. It doesn't look that different in the photo though.
For both of these cards I did an emboss resist on mixed media paper.
After wetting the paper, I dropped re-inker onto the card and used a
waterbrush to "guide" the color. It takes awhile for it to dry, but it's well
worth the wait!
Now let's go over to Color Hues and see what the my talented friends and our
fantastic Guest Designer Birgit have done to inspire you.
I hope you'll create a card using Smokey Blue and Sage Green and add it to the
gallery at Color Hues.
Please only use hues of these two colors. Neutrals are welcome.
Challenge ends at 9:00 AM on September 29th.
The winners will be posted an hour before our next challenge and the overall
winner will have the opportunity to be a future Guest Designer.
Most importantly, just have fun!
Challenges:
Color Hues - Smokey Blue & Sage Green
Peace on Earth #95 ATG Christmas or be inspired my mood board below
NBUS #78 - Never Before Used Schtuff (background stamp)
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Joyful Poinsettia (W+9 OOB), Tin of Tags (ret SU)
Ink: Whisper White, Sage Shadow (DOX)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore), Neenah Solar White, Soft Seafoam
Other: White EP, SU Re-inkers (Bordering Blue, Sage Shadow), Layered Poinsettia Die (WF), Botanicuts Pine Bough dies (Grty), Stitched Circle Die (SSS)
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps: Joyful Poinsettia (W+9 OOB)
Ink: Whisper White
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore), Dapper Denim, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer (SU)
Other: White EP, DI Re-inker (Speckled Egg), Layered Poinsettia (WF), Eucalyptus Sprig (?), Mini Spring Cover Die (Ton)
Enjoy!
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27 comments:
Oh, Bonnie! I just love that background stamp - thanks for reminding me how gorgeous it is! I love it in that smokey blue and also the smokey Poinsettias!
This blue is one I can truly wrap my heart around - can't wait to play!
=]
These colors are beautiful together! I love the background you created...such a pretty technique for a pretty background!
Now you have me singing Joy To The World and something about the fishes in the deep blue sea. Both cards are very elegant especially the first one. And I no more understand the technique you used than a man in the moon. That's why I need to move to Cary so I could attend your classes! I definitely need to take more than one class!!! I love seeing all of your makes Bonnie.
Sandy xx
Really gorgeous choice of colors, but I can't see where your beauty could be anything but perfection! Love the hues and your NBUS stamp, I'm so glad you brought it out to play. Wonderful, Bonnie, they both really are
That was a perfect technique to use with that background stamp, Bonnie. The results are beautiful and that die cut poinsettia fits right in.
Gorgeous cards. x
Two beautiful cards using these colours Bonnie. Great work!
Your cards are always inspiring, Bonnie! I'm loving these colors. Your cards show them off beautifully!
Those colours work beautifully for Christmas cards - so soft but also so elegant.
Such beautiful Christmas cards Bonnie. I love how you created the backgrounds and the lovely poinsettias. Fabulous use of these challenge colors.
Your cards are stunning. What amazing backgrounds xx
Oh, Bonnnie... these are both just BEAUTIFUL!!
These are so pretty, Bonnie! I would have sworn that was paper in the background. You did such a great job with these colors! I was swooning at the first one.
Two exquisite cards Bonnie - I love your backgrounds!!
Blessings
Maxine
This is absolutely stunning, Bonnie! What a gorgeous background and such a great use of the color palette. Thanks so much for having me as a guest designer. I enjoyed the challenge!
A duo of gorgeous cards, Bonnie. The background floral stamp is truly lovely. Wonderful showcase of the challenge colours.
hugs~carol
Love, love, LOVE your background Bonnie and that smokey blue is the perfect color for it! Your die cut Poinsettia is the perfect addition to the background and both cards are absolutely GORGEOUS...frame worthy! You knocked this color pairing out of the park my friend!! Hugs. :0)
The softer version of these colors you used are so beautiful on both designs Bonnie! There's a real feel of winter with your lovely backgrounds! Julia xx
I love the background you've created here Bonnie, perfect for a holiday card. Two super makes. :)
Oh Bonnie, these are just GORGEOUS!!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace on Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Peace on Earth Co-Owner
Stunning cards, Bonnie. Love your use of the colors.
your embossed resist background is stunning, such a simple technique but so effective and a gorgeous poinsettia xx
Oh, my word, your background is dreamy and the poinsettia in the foreground is unbelievable! I really love the greenery on the first card, as well. Beautiful way to bring out that lovely sage green. I'm completely smitten. Two stunning cards, Bonnie!
Bonnie, both cards are so elegant using these colors. I love how the backgrounds turned out and then you added such lovely white poinsettias. Such gorgeous cards!
WOW!… so brilliant and beautiful how you’ve used these colours. I especially LOVE everything on your first card!
Bonnie two gorgeous cards my friend! I love the background y0u used and those beautiful poinsettias! Love love love!
Wow, wow, wow!!!! The drying time was absolutely worth it. These are just amazing and now I want to try something similar. Just stunning!!
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