Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Color Throwdown #46

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Mmm, some sweet colors this week from our stampin' diva Barbara! Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue, So Saffron and Certainly Celery--lovely colors together!

CTD46 swatch

I can't wait to see what you talented, creative stampers can come up with using this wonderful color combo! Post your creation to your blog or an online gallery (use the keyword CTD46) and then link it back to Mr Linky on the CTD blog. Remember, only post the exact link, we don't want you to get deleted! And your card may be chosen as our Featured Stamper, so give it your best shot!

All of Barbara's colors are favs of mine, but I really had a hard time finding some DP that suited....blues just are not that popular in the SU world for some reason! I did find a piece of Parisian Summer So Saffron plaid, so I went from there. I had seen some cute cards using stars on Deb's blog and then again on Michelle's blog, and I loved that look. But since these colors weren't really in that Western theme, I had to adapt a little. So here we go:

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I stamped Tres Chic on the DP in So Saffron and antiqued the edges; the top of the panel went through the Big Shot using the Top Note die; I just put it through until the first cut was made, then backed it out again. My image is from Cornish Heritage Farms Shoe Boutique, stamped in Brocade Blue on Very Vanilla. I had piece of Swiss-Dots-embossed Certainly Celery left over from yesterday's card, so I punched some circles from that as a background for my Brocade Blue and Bashful Blue stars. A couple ribbon and brad embellishments and I have a baby card all ready for a stamping friend from church whose DIL is having a baby very soon. They already have two boys; her other daughter has three boys; she herself has another two sons.....I am hoping if I have made a boy card, she'll have a GIRL!!!! Then I can start all over again! LOL!

Now let's see what the other stampers have to show us this week:

Thanks for visiting today, and have fun with these colors!

  • Stamps: Tres Chic, The Shoe Boutique, CHF
  • Paper: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, Very Vanilla, Parisian Summer
  • Ink: So Saffron, Brocade Blue, Certainly Celery
  • Acc: Nesties, Top Note & Big Shot, Small Star Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Swiss Dots CB Folder, lotsa daubers, So Saffron wide and narrow grosgrains, Brocade Blue narrow grosgrain, Blue gingham, 1/16" punch, RR brads, dimensionals

21 comments:

Ann said...

Great colors--I love the boy card. That image and sentiment are sweet!

mudmaven said...

I love this card! This color combo is going to be fun! ~chris

Carol (HB) said...

Oh my, this is adorable! LOVE the stars and the way you pulled the colors together!

Stamp and Smile said...

HOW CUTE LeAnne!! I like how you did the top not die towards the top of your card... GREAT COLORS! Must play along... :) And such a "super star treatment!!” Enjoy your day!! :)

Anonymous said...

LeAnne!! Your card is gorgeous!! Love that background and those stars are the perfect touch!! :)

Tammy Hershberger said...

LMHO at your reverse psychology by making a BOY card! This is too cute! I LOVE the background stamped on the designer paper! It looks fantastic, just like the whole card!

dpkennedy said...

This is super cute! I LOVE the stars! The stamping on the dp and inking is awesome! Fantastic card and here's hoping for a girl!!!

Beth said...

This is super cute!!! Love the colours and stars and your great layout! TFS LeAnne!

Pat (mspfd) said...

This is without a doubt one of the cutest baby cards I have seen! Love that stamp and awesome design. Perfect colors this week for a boy card!!!

Juanita said...

I love blues, but just find it hard to stamp with them. I love this card, and since my brother is expecting anyday now (more like his wife, but you know...)I should have some baby cards on hand!

Krista said...

Awesome card !! Love the stars !

Carol L said...

This is so cute! I love all the ribbon snippets and stars! I'll keep my finners crossed for a GIRL too!! That family needs a little balance........in PINK! :)

Cathy Rulli said...

What a great baby card LeAnne!

Sazzy said...

Oh this is darling LeAnne! I love the use of the stars. I have to admit the colors are really cool and I can't wait to make a card using them myself. Now, if I could just do that before next Wednesday I'll be good to go. hehehe. That might just be a hit and miss since my toof is having that canal put through it tomorrow. Typcial, its summer and I have to have construction done just like the roads! LOL *winks* As always...thanks so much for stopping by to visit me. *smiles and hugs* God Bless you and yours. Sazxoxox

Starla said...

What a darling card!! I'm so glad you commented on my blog!! I've now added yours to my favorites (and congrats on your RN card!! I didn't realize you were the creator of that wonderful "summer" card!!)

Caryl P said...

What a darling card!!! I love that shoe, but my favorite part has to be your theory behind making the boy card. If it works let me know....I swore I would have a neice this time but boy #2 is on his way soon.

Angie Tieman said...

Beautiful card! Love the stars with the baby shoes image! Blue is my fave color, so I might have to try this!

ChristineCreations said...

Oh I love this LeAnne! Fabulous use of color, it's so cheerful and sweet!

Nicki said...

This is a lovely card, really cute
Nicki
x

Barbara said...

Really, really cute little boys card! Great take on the colors!

Darlene said...

This is SO adorable LeAnne!! Looks like we both thought these colors were perfect for a baby card!! LOL!!