Vibrant Flowers (informal) Color Challenge

Once again the gals over at DeNami Design are trying to get us thinking outside of the box with yet another awesome color combo.

Magenta/Fuchsia, lime green, leaf green, chocolate and white – Hmmm, what a challenge! I would have never tried this combo on my own…woot for Paulina for pushing us! I just love what she came up with so I thought I’d join in on the fun! There are no prizes for this challenge...but don't let that stop you from joining in!

For this “challenge”, I decided to try something I’ve never done before…well, actually, a couple of somethings. If you know me at all, you know that I am the queen of layering…I can layer until the cows come home (just don’t ask me to make a simple unlayered card…can’t be done!). Well, I decided to switch up my layering a bit. I made panels from the magenta and lime green then put them side by side in reverse order…I love the effect it gave me.

I know, my picture taking skills blow...don't judge lol!! (Paulina, I think pic taking 101 would make a good video tuitorial...hint hint) I didn’t add a sentiment…was thinking that this would be a good “all occasion” card to have on hand and that I could always tuck a little tag up under the bow with a sentiment later when I decide to use the card.

Have you noticed the cute little ribbon yet? Have you noticed something special about that ribbon…your eyes are not playing tricks on you…yes, that IS a DeNami stamp! How adorable is that??? I’ve heard of ladies doing it, but have never stamped my own ribbon before, thought I’d give it a whirl. LOVE it and I predict much much much more stamped ribbon in my future!

I used card stock in all of the challenge colors…a white card base, magenta & lime green panels, lime green and magenta & leaf green scallop borders with chocolate peeking out between the scalloped layers. Everything is stamped in a chocolate color. The leafy swirls are all colored in with leaf green and the lilys are in magenta. I finished off all the swirls and lilys with a quickie glue pen and Xtra Fine Sparkles.

I had so much inspiration from Paulina’s card and I hope that you got even a tiny bit of inspiration from my card…

Thanks for stopping by!!

Items used:

Card stock – magenta, white, lime green, leaf green & chocolate

Colors – Staz-on Timber Brown, Tombow markers

Ribbon – white grosgrain

Stamps – E150 water lily, G153 Ornamental Vine and PF50 Ornamental Flowers set

Other – quickie glue pen, Xtra Fine glitter, pop dots, tape runner and glossy accents (as glue)