Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Color Throwdown 98

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Ooh, Barbara is the hostess this week and she has a lovely choice of colors for us to play with!  Take a look at these:

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She used the beautiful paper from Basic Grey called Cappella as her inspiration, and it has some gorgeous vintage designs!  Right up my alley!!  Remember, you can play along too, even if you don’t have these exact colors—just use something close.  Check out the CTD blog for all the details and how to link your very own creation!!

I used the Mojo Monday sketch 144:

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but turned it on its side to make it fit my image:

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The stamped image from 100 Proof Press is actually much larger, but I trimmed it down to fit my card. I used a couple of pieces from the BG pad, as well as some Mellow Moss and Blush Blossom panels, both stamped with Vintage Vogue blossoms.  I did  a little sponging in BB on the silhouettes, although it’s difficult to see here.  Since I used such big brads, I only put two on the left side and balanced it with the third on the top right.  I stamped the image in the new Early Espresso, just because I wanted to try it out!  It is a little bit darker and richer than Chocolate Chip….just like espresso!  The little “happiness” is from a retired SU set called Expressive Flexible Phrases.  Oh, and here’s the inside, almost forgot:


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Hey, if you want to see what the other CTD designers have come up with, here are the links—give ‘em some love!

Thanks for visiting!  Any questions, shoot me an email!  Blessings!

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19 comments:

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

LeAnne, this is beautiful! The color combo is fabulous for this silhouette image.

Laura Pryor said...

I just love this silhouette! It's so pretty stamped in brown against the blush background! So pretty!

Linda said...

Wow is this beautiful!! I love the silhouette stamp. You are right the colors are great.

Martha said...

Leanne, what a beautiful card and your paper, placement of colors, and the great silhouette are perfect together. The "blush" of the sky behind them is great and reminds me of early fishing trips when they are biting.I love it! I was wondering what stamp you used for the little design under the sentiment on the inside? It is so sweet. Hugs, Martha

Wanda Cullen said...

LeAnne, your card is GORGEOUS! I love silouette stamps and looks like this new color is perfect for them! Fabulous job with the CTD colors!

Deb said...

Such a gorgeous card! I just love the colours and the silhouette stamp works beautifully on this.:)

Broni said...

This is just beautiful, LeAnne!! I just love a silhouette in brown and this one is so vintagy and lovely!!

Carol L said...

What a wonderful card done with these great colors! I love everything about it!!

Jean Franks Beck said...

*gasp* LeAnne, this card is stunning!!! Everything about it is dripping in yummy goodness. Love, love, love. And now I'm off to 100 Proof Press..... enabler, that's what you are. :)

Deb Neerman said...

WoWzA, this is absolutely gorgeous, LeAnne!! A fabulous sketch, a beautiful stamp, and terrific DP ='s 1 stunning creaton!

Ida said...

Gorgeous and Serene. Love that image. May have to go check out 100ProofPress now.

CIndy Major said...

What a gorgeous, elegant card!

Cindy

ChristineCreations said...

Oh LeAnne, I just LOVE this card, this is beautifully done, you've combined the papers so well!

Anonymous said...

Love the silhouette image with this colour combo. The card is just beautiful!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful card!

Barbara said...

Gorgeous! Love that silhouette image and how you used the Mojo sketch!

Silke Ledlow said...

So so gorgeous LeAnne!!! Love the use of the colors and the silhouette image is awesome!!! Hugs ~S~

Denise Marzec said...

Ohhhhhh LeAnne, what a beautiful feel to this card! The silhouette with those colors and the ribbon treatment....wow, it's absolutely gorgeous!

Tammy Hershberger said...

LeAnne, I think this is my most favorite of all your designs! It's absolutely stunning! LOVE that sweet image, and the blend of papers you used is just perfect! This one takes my breath away!