Karen is our hostess in the Color Challenge this week, and she has given us three beautiful colors with the dessert option of adding a fourth color. The colors are Pale Papaya, Flirty Flamingo and Mango Melody. For my fourth color, I pulled out a retired SU color called Cucumber Crush.
I used the Subtle embossing folder on the base of my card. It adds just a bit of interest without detracting from the die cut design. I always forget that the filigree rectangle doesn't cut around the outside of the shape, so I trimmed it with a craft knife and rounded the corners. The rest is pretty self-explanatory. I sponged a bit of Mango Melody ink on the petals for some slight color variation, and added a single rhinestone in the center of the flower.
I grew to love these colors together as I created my card. I think you will, too, and I hope to see your creations in the gallery this week!
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 62875
Mon, Mar 07, 2022 @ 7:44 PM
Beautiful use of the challenge colors! I saw the subtle embossing right away and thought it was wonderful texture. The filigree die-cut is so pretty. I like how the sentiment fits in it. The flower and leaves are just the right touch. Terrific inspiration!
Registered: December 3, 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 2939
Mon, Mar 07, 2022 @ 8:13 PM
Barbara this is wonderful. I love all the texture - the embossing, the filigree and the 3D flower. It's really a CAS design but also so much more. Terrific card!
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Registered: June 3, 2006 Location: In my "She Shed Tornado Shelter" Posts: 3657
Tue, Mar 08, 2022 @ 7:59 AM
Simply gorgeous Barbara. The textured background looks wonderful for your delicate die cut and flower! You've used Karen's colors perfectly, sensational!
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Wed, Mar 09, 2022 @ 7:37 AM
Just catching up on yesterday's color challenge gallery and this is really lovely! I think you have just the right balance of these three colors, leaving the mango for the least used (the card stock seems a bit bright to me). I do love this combination of colors and will surely use it again. The lacy, rounded rectangle is such an elegant backdrop for the flower and I love the subtle embossing on the card front. Faved!
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