I have been a regular stalker of Makeesha Byl's blog for a looong time now, and love the regular challenges she throws down. Finally, I have decided to enter one myself - I do love a challenge with my cardmaking.
How could I NOT enter, when this week's challenge is to use the following colours on a project??
These colours make me swoon!! I have so many ideas for incorporating them in my cards, but for my first entry I've made a birthday card for my Dad. I am uncharacteristically organised, as my father's birthday is still two weeks away .... feels good to have it done already.
Stamps: Sanded, Polka Dot, Occasionally, On Your Birthday
Card: Kraft, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Sahara Sand stampin' pad and marker, Basic Gray stampin' pad, Real Red stampin' pad
Other: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Curly Label Punch, sponge dauber, 5/16" white brads (from Neutrals assortment), paper piercing tool, linen thread
Looks fantastic. I will be using the colours again soon.
Posted by: Rachel Jackson | 09 June 2010 at 12:03 PM
swoon away, Christine! I am ... this card is wonderful!
Posted by: Renée | 09 June 2010 at 12:41 PM
Hi Christine
Nice design. Sorry I used Organic Outlines and stole your thunder!! LOL.
Posted by: Susan Joyce | 09 June 2010 at 01:30 PM
Love your card Mrs B - love the way the red is just a highlight .... and well done for being so organised ... isn't that a lovely feeling :o)
Posted by: Nikki Sadler | 09 June 2010 at 07:35 PM
What a fabulous card! LOVE the way you have balanced all those textures and elements to create such a great masculine card. Well done!
Posted by: Amanda | 09 June 2010 at 08:32 PM
Love the card, and isn't it just so nice not to be throwing ink around madly on the day of the birthday! I'd be feeling most chuffed to have one done two weeks early!
Posted by: Sue Madex | 09 June 2010 at 10:08 PM
Whoa Nelly! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card!! Your dad is soooo lucky! I adore how the sentiment picks up the one cupcake in red. I adore the polkadots & sanded background. I adore the distressing. I adore... you get the picture :)
Lee x
Posted by: Lee | 09 June 2010 at 11:05 PM
I have to agree with everyone's sentiments too, this is a stunning card, you have added so many interesting techniques, your Dad will love it.
love Sally x
Posted by: Sally Little | 10 June 2010 at 12:54 AM
What more can I say,the other comments cover everything I was planning to add. Suffice to say my friend, your dad will love it.
Posted by: Kerry | 10 June 2010 at 08:37 AM
Love your card Christine .... great design and great use of these colours love the polka dot and sanded backgrounds together, gives the card a nice male edge to the polka dots .... and i love the simple touch of red .... beautiful!!!
Posted by: Tui Nathan | 10 June 2010 at 10:43 AM
Just gorgeous Christine! I love it!!!
Posted by: Christine Tuff | 10 June 2010 at 12:37 PM
Another brilliant Christine Creation! Stay warm this weekend!
Posted by: Christine H | 10 June 2010 at 06:43 PM
Just gorgeous Christine! I never would of thought to put two BG's together! Very clever! Love it!
Kirsty xx
Posted by: Kirsty Brown | 11 June 2010 at 11:53 AM
Love the neutrals Christine with the coloured stamps....looks fabulous! THanks so much for playing. Love Keesh x
Posted by: Makeesha Byl | 11 June 2010 at 03:32 PM
Awesome card Christine, love the two backgrounds together, great thinking!
Posted by: Leonie | 13 June 2010 at 04:48 PM
Oh, I LOVE this -- what a GREAT card! This color combo is really fabulous and your BG papers are just awesome!!! Thanks so much for commenting on my card too!!!
Posted by: Marge | 15 June 2010 at 11:32 AM
Really cute use of the color combo! I like the multicolored cupcakes :D
Posted by: Cindy Major | 18 June 2010 at 10:33 PM