Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Color Throwdown#75

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This week it is my turn to be the hostess for the CTD!! I chose these colors quickly, thinking they would be pretty together---but they really challenged me! Hopefully, the CTD team wasn't stumped by the combo, because they rose to the challenge with some beautiful creations!

I have a special friend who is going through a rough time right now, so I wanted to send her a card letting her know I was thinking of and praying for her. I love this willow tree image from Waltzingmouse, so I inked it up and went forward from there:

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This card is a little larger than a standard card as I found some nice larger envelopes at a yard sale this summer! The image is stamped on Confetti white with Garden Green and Chocolate Chip; the RR panel is wheeled with the Friendly Words jumbo wheel and RR ink, and although it is hard to see, the card itself is wheeled with the Cornelli Lace jumbo wheel. The sentiment was too long for the card, so I cut it apart, stamped the word "Mindful" once on my scratch paper and then on my oval, and stamped the remaining portion full strength. I like that effect! I added a half circle scallop behind the circular image and some pearls for a soft effect. Here's the inside as well:

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I hope this will bring her some cheer and comfort!

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Check out the CTD blog for details on how you can participate in this challenge too! And here are the members of the other team---go check out their creations and give them some love!

If you have any questions about anything I used, feel free to send me an email! Have a blessed day!

22 comments:

Sue said...

I love this card. I sure wouldn't have known you had trouble with the colors. I find it to be a very peaceful card. It's lovely.

Broni said...

Beautiful card, LeAnne. It's sure to bring comfort to your friend. I love how you stamped the sentiment!

Silke Ledlow said...

Beautiful card - inside and out!!! The colors look great and I really like your stamped BG!!! Hugs ~S~

dj said...

Love love love it!! That weeping tree is the best!! Love that you decorated the inside as well--I always forget to take advantage of that inside space!!

Anonymous said...

I will not concur on it. I think warm-hearted post. Particularly the title-deed attracted me to study the whole story.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, LeAnne! I love your layout and that sentiment! Totally fits the bill!!
Awesome colors....I may have to take a try at it later!
Have a great day!

Juanita said...

What a wonerful color combo!
You were right to use that fabulous willow image, it is beautiful and makes for a calming card.

Carol L said...

This is so pretty and I'm sure your friend will be uplifted to receive it. I just LOVE how you stamped the sentiment - what a great use of your stamps!! I'm loving these colors today, thanks for a great challenge!

Barbara said...

Beautiful card, LeAnne, and I'm sure it will bring comfort to your friend.

Denise Marzec said...

I've been eyeing this tree from Waltzingmouse...so pretty. Gorgeous card, LeAnne, and fun colors!

Kristin Eberline said...

You know, I WAS stumped by these colors initially, but after I scrapped my first attempt, I didn't have any trouble putting my card together. I just needed to embrace the colors for them to really work for me, and now I love them! (even though I swapped my green's for PTI's greens)

Your card is beautiful, LeAnne! I love that weeping willow tree and how you framed it with the half scalloped circle and ribbon tab. I also like how you stamped your sentiment...that IS a cool effect ;]

I'm sure your card will bring comfort, and hopefully smiles to your friend.

Cathy Rulli said...

Beautiful LeAnne!!!

Stamp and Smile said...

Just darling LeAnne!! I love the warm rich colors... makes my heart SMILE!! You are a great hostess.... ROCK ON! :)

Stacey Schafer said...

gorgeous color combo, LeAnne! hope to play this weekend:)

Elaine M said...

Great card LeAnne - mind sharing who makes the sentiment on the inside? Really like that.
Hugs - Elaine

Kim Evans said...

I love this combo - and this card is stunning!! Thanks for the inspiration! Now....could you come over & clean up my stamp room?!! LOL!!

Etha said...

Thanks for the color combo, I really enjoyed them!! Love that little tag behind your willow tree image. The sentiment is wonderful.

dpkennedy said...

Beautiful LeAnne! That tree is so sweet and I love all the pearls you added! She will really apprecitate this!

Tammy Hershberger said...

Beautiful card, image and sentiment, LeAnne! Love all the pearls, and I LOVE that Cornell lace background, too! My Mom used to do something like that when she decorated cakes, and I always likes how all those squiggly lines looked! I might have to look into getting that wheel!

Corie said...

Just beautiful!!

Mona Pendleton said...

Very beautiful card LeAnne! Thanks for the rich colors to play with this week :)

Cardmaking-Companion said...

This is a beautiful card - not just for the colours and composition but for the meaning behind the sentiment.
I'm sure it will help your friend find strength.
Susan