Color Inspiration, Part 3: Sketched Birthday

Let's continue my little series today with more color inspiration and using it to guide our artistic creations.  So far, I've shared color inspiration from Aaron digging in the yard and Aaron and Olive Jane playing on the deck.  Today, we'll see how I used color inspiration from Aaron and Ben in their new pool.  These are super fun colors to use.  It doesn't get much more vivid than this:)

Here's my card project:

My color story:
Pacific Point
Gumball Green
Tangerine Tango
Marina Mist 

I added a Whisper White top layer, to stamp my images and then attached the banner and the scalloped piece with dimensionals.  The ribbon is wrapped around just the white layer.  I will admit that I hadn't used this stamp set yet.  In fact, I had to put it together before I could finish my card.  I really enjoyed using it, especially the balloons.  Sorry, Oprah.  I hear you're afraid of balloons.  I just happen to like them.

Here are the photos for my color inspiration:

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Hello again Pacific Point... and Sneak Peek 5

Today's card features Pacific Point, a color I love but haven't used for a while.  I'm so sorry I neglected you, Pacific Point.  My yummy color story is Pool Party, Wild Wasabi and Pacific Point.  If you haven't tried these colors together, please do.  They're a wonderful blend of blue and green.  We'll be making this one at my Friday Night Cards class too, on August 9.

I'll share with you at the class how I created the little bow.  I believe this card is a good example of simple yet elegant.  The trend now of using lots of white makes for a wonderful crisp and clean look to cards.

Last night, I had so much fun at my Stamp Club.  We made Boxes, Banners, Bags and Tags.  I love how I get to send participants home with a bag of goodies to keep and make more projects at home.

Joining Stamp Club is an excellent way to stretch your dollars and really get to make a lot more than if you bought all the required supplies for a specific project to make on your own.
August 19 is the deadline to sign up for our next Stamp Club.  It's the September club where we'll be making a beautiful Fall Wreath.  I am working on mine this week, so I can share it with you.  I hope you'll join us!  It's going to be a ton of fun.

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Happy Spring ... with a Spring Banner

Happy first day of Spring!  My Spring Banner is sure to promote a touch of Spring, even if it doesn't feel like it so much today.

Remember my Spring card in my previous post?  While I was making it, I stamped extra pieces that I could use to make a banner.  I used the Scallop Circle die for the backing, added our paper doilies, layered on the medallion pieces and then made some butterflies to place here and there along the banner.

The letters were die cut using the Typeset Alphabet with the Big Shot.  I did not use any dimensionals for the banner, as I did with my Spring card, because I wanted them attached securely with Liquid Tombow, so the banner would hold up for a long time.  There are so many layers, that you really don't need dimensionals.  I only added the adhesive in the center of each layer, so all the edges of the pieces are actually fluffed out a bit.  It also made it easier to attach the letters on top by having the layers behind them flat in the centers.

My color story:

• Regal Rose
• Wild Wasabi
• Daffodil Delight

Tip:
I cut 2 scallop circles (with the die) for the backing, so I could encase the ribbon between the 2 layers.  This hides the ribbon and holds it more securely in place.


So, did I put you in the mood for Spring?  If not, go make a banner of your own and you'll be smiling all through the day.

I had a really productive day yesterday.  It is SUCH a good feeling to cross off items on your 'To Do' list!  I'm off to work up a storm again today.  This is Day 3 of my Work Like a Dog mission.  I'll let you know tomorrow how it all came out for me.  I'm pretty pleased.  Sometimes, you just have to dig in and "git 'er done" and you'll be glad you did.  No, I'm not finished with taxes yet, but they're coming along a bit.  I would much rather stamp:)  Have a great day and come back soon.