Welcome to the first color challenge of 2023! I have the pleasure of hosting with the combination Early Espresso, Mint Macaron and Sweet Sorbet. Dessert is something sweet!
I usually choose something flowery for my Valentine set each year but this year, with a husband who likes ice cream so much that he makes his own, I thought I should try a new path. This still isn't his card because it would have to be vanilla (and I have a little more time) but it certainly was fun to play around with some dark espresso chocolate for this challenge.
Thank you so much for taking a peek. I hope you will play along with us!
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70173
Mon, Jan 02, 2023 @ 7:26 PM
This is fabulous, Chris. Love the old fashioned milkshake glass with the cherry on top of the rich chocolate. Wonderful card design. Sounds like you picked a good set to make the perfect Valentine for your Sweetie. Thanks for the inspiration and the great color combo!
Registered: December 3, 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 3543
Mon, Jan 02, 2023 @ 8:09 PM
I just KNEW you were going to use this set! I hadn't ordered it (until this evening - thank you for getting me to part with my money) but you really inspired me. What a wonderful Valentine's Day card!
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Registered: February 27, 2007 Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 39276
Tue, Jan 03, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Your husband and I are kindred spirits when it comes to ice cream...I generally have it at least 3 times a week if not more. Come to Wisconsin and I'll show him our custard. I love the colors you chose and that milkshake (or malt) looks like it's made with the finest WI custard available. So pretty in those colors. I have mint chip in my freezer right now.
------------------------------ Jean Bean the Dancing Queen "You can play a shoestring if you're sincere." -John Coltrane
Registered: September 7, 2007 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 43141
Tue, Jan 03, 2023 @ 3:58 PM
Iscream, YOUscream, we all scream for icecream!!!! haha - I was trying to figure out which set you chose these colors for and YES!!! This can be MY Valentine, cuz it's not dessert unless chocolate is in there somewhere!! Sweet card for sure Chris! I thought for sure we were going to use the same set this week but that actually almost never happens!!