Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Color Throwdown #66

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Happy Wednesday! It's my turn to host the Color Throwdown and I have (as usual) challenged my team with my three colors of Rich Razzleberry, Elegant Eggplant and Bordering Blue....(for some reason, they just don't like the blues!!!) I was enthralled by the flowers that Mona made for the Just Us Girls Challenge Week 4 and I thought the rich colors of the challenge would look great with this technique. (She has a video tutorial, so check it out!) If you don't have these exact colors, feel free to substitute as we want everyone to play! Here is my sample:

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I think this is an elegant color combo and although I would not be able to put this card in an envelope, it would be a nice card to tuck into a gift bag for some lucky recipient!

Check out what the other designers have done, then be sure to post your own creation on the CTD blog via Mr. Linky! You've got a chance to be a Featured Stamper or a Guest Designer! Good luck!

  • Stamps: Baroque Border Wheel, On Your Birthday
  • Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Elegant Eggplant, Bordering Blue, Brushed Silver, Confetti White, tissue paper
  • Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Elegant Eggplant, Bordering Blue
  • Acc: Rhinestones, Nestie Ribbon Tag Trio, Crimper, Tissue Paper, Brayer, Ret SU Organdy Ribbon

24 comments:

Davi said...

I really like this color combo. Lovethe flower and everything about this card!!

CeeCee said...

Whoa! Stunning card!!! The flower is so intricate. Love it!

Mona Pendleton said...

Oh My Goodness LeAnne, Your card is BEAUTIFUL! I am so glad you liked the video & gave it a try! I love this week's color combo that you chose & I can't start playing with them!!! :)

Harriet Skelly said...

Wowza LeAnne this is gorgeous! Those colors are awesome and that flower and your layout are awesome too!

Carol L said...

This is just stunning LeAnne! It was well worth waiting for too!! I love the colors you used on this, and the graduated stamped panels are the perfect compliment to this gorgeous flower! Love it!!

Julia Aston said...

Wow - how pretty LeAnne! I love that flower and your beautiful panels!

dpkennedy said...

Ooh girl! This is gorgeous! I love these colors!! That bold flower is gorgeous on your lovely layout!!

Kristin Moore said...

Oh my LeAnne, this is luscious! I adore your color combo! I think I might just be playing along today! Gorgeous card with your different panels and wonderful flower with crimped leaves! Love it!

Linda said...

I love your flower. It is beautiful. I checked out the video and that was fantastic. I can't wait to try it. Your card and color challenge is a good one. I am going to give it a try. I am home sick. I can't talk. You can't teach first grade three days before Halloween with out a voice. We have off for teachers convention the next two days. I don't think I'll make that but it will give me time to rest my voice and get better. Oh and make cards, the good part.

Broni said...

Gorgeous card, LeAnne! Love the staggered sizes of the background layers and the blinged-out sentiment tag! And your flower is awesome!!

Lisa Kind said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this, LeAnn! Even though your color choice gave me a headache, I love them together! LOL!!! Your flower is fabulous, and I thank you for using our challenge in the CTD! Come by next week for our wild card week! It's fabulous! Thanks for having me on the CTD this month...I really enjoyed it! {{{hugs}}}

AKiteFlier said...

LeAnne this is STUNNING - of course the flower is a real eye catcher but your colors ARE elegant! Love the layout of the card as well. Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls again. Hope to see you Saturday for a WILD CARD challenge and a special surprise :-)

AKiteFlier said...

LeAnne,
I don't have any rich razzleberry - would PTI's Raspberry Fizz be a close color or is that too bright? Or is there another one you recommend? I'm sure I have the eggplant and bordering blue...
Thanks! Hoping to play along.

Andrea M said...

I LOVE this card!!!! WOW - time to pick up my chin off the floor. Stunning! I may have to case this - the flower is A-MAZING, but the colors and layout are also fantastic. Wow! Great job. Thanks for sharing!

Juanita said...

Those are great colors you have chosen. I love the card that you have created.
That flower is so fun.

Cathy Rulli said...

what an awesomely cool card!!

Rosemary said...

Gorgeous flower and card!! I love the colors you chose this week for CTD!

Denise Marzec said...

GORGEOUS!!! Love Love LOVE that big tissue flower.

Chris said...

love the flower. it looks great in that color

Barbara said...

LeAnne, your flower is stunning!!! And the card ain't shabby, either, LOL! Seriously, the whole thing is just gorgeous!

Kristin Eberline said...

This is absolutely JAW DROPPING my dear! LOVE your flourished panels in the different sizes and I am picking my jaw up off the floor after seeing that STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL flower!! OMG, it's amazing!!!! Your watermark suits this card perfectly as well ;]

Thank you for playing along with us again! LOVE seeing your work, my friend!! Don't forget about the Wild Card challenge I'm hosting on Saturday...I so hope you can play along!!

1CardCreator said...

Gorgeous card, congratulations on the win! ~Diane

Andrea M said...

Congrats on Chic of the week!!! It is so well deserved! Your card still amazes me - I just love it. Matter of fact - I've saved the pic on my computer so I can try to case it later (of course giving you credit for the stunning design :)). Can't wait to see more of your work.

Sue Lelli said...

This card is simply stunning! The flower with the three panels is just so beautiful together!