JUST ADD INK #25

Another day, another challenge!  When I saw this week's colour challenge at Just Add Ink, I was determined to NOT leave it until the very last minute to enter.  I'm a sucker for a colour challenge.  Sketch challenges, not so much. 

Here is the colour combo for this week over at JAI:

 I added in to the mix a personal challenge, to use no flowers or butterflies on my card.  I didn't say anything about birds, though, LOL .... so, this is what I came up with:

Stamps: Friends 24-7

Card: Soft Suede, Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant

DSP: Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper

Ink: Versamark inkpad, Elegant Eggplant and Soft Suede Stampin' Pads

Other: XL Two-Step Bird Punch, Rose Red 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Very Vanilla 5/16" brads, sponge daubers 

Aside from the untidy ribbon ends (no matter how carefully I trimmed the ribbon, it frayed, so this is as good as it gets!), and the late-night photography (yet again), I'm quite happy with this one!

Comments

[Jaydee]

Christine, I absolutely love this. It really is a show stopper. the bow is perfect .... the addition of the leaves was the perfect touch. Great take on the color challenge. Really beautiful card.
thank you for inspiring us
hugs
jaydee

[Renée]

This is fabulous, Christine! I love the way you've used these colours :)

Hope you're having a great day!!

[Rachel Jackson]

Beautiful and no butterflies or flowers. I love your box aswell. You inspired me to use my bird punch more. Have a great weekend.
Rach:)

[Rachel Moore]

love the card good use of the bird punch

[Susan Joyce]

Nice design Christine. I use pinking shears for those ribbons that fray alot, helps to stop that instant fraying as soon as you cut it.

[Paula Fuller]

That bow is divine...I am a sucker for that ribbon. I usually dab a bit of two-way glue pen along the ribbon edge to discourage fraying. Doesn't solve your cutting problem though (my scissors play up when they are gluggy with tape)...but hey, who has time to clean 'em when there's stamping to do!

[Kim Badelt]

Hi Christine,

great job with the colour challenge! I really like the horizontal layers you've used and how the white brads break up the suede layer - and the bow, frays included;)

Kim

[Delys]

Lovely lovely card Christine. Your bow rocks! You must have been listening about the lazy sister at convention!

[liamp]

Beautiful card. Love the bird and the background. Great use of the colours.

liam

[Mae Collins]

A beautiful card, I don't know how you get your bow so pefect!

[Caroline Colgan]

This is lovely Christine - you have just combined the colours so beautifully!

[Gayatri Murali]

Lovely card, Christine! The sentiment is awesome and the bow is beautiful. I also like the white brads. They add great interest. Great take on the challenge.

[Sue Madex]

Gorgeous Christine. Love the brads and bow.

[Amy]

you did well christine - i wasn't going to enter this one, but you've inspired me to try and find the time...

[Jodene]

Gorgeous card Christine! I love all the different elements,and the photo is great! I hate taking my pics at night :)

[Lynn]

isn't this a great colour combo?? Just love your card

[Bronwyn]

A great layout and you've made the colours work so well together! Just lovely!

[Louise Ryan]

Beautiful Christine!

[Amanda]

This is so darn pretty. Thanks for playing Christine.

[Richelle]

The contrast of the bird against the rest of the card is great!! Thanks for stopping by my blog too :)