Sunday, January 24, 2010

Another 2-for-1 :)

Tamie and Bonnie just left for home and I finished up another 2-for-1 challenge today so I thought I'd get it on here before I start kitchen clean-up and getting ready to make more tonight :)

The following card was made combining 2 challenges...a sketch layout from Diva Coffee Break Designs and the color challenge comes from a new challenge blog I found called Just Add Ink. Be sure to go and check out this amazing BRAND NEW site! It looks fabulous and I can't wait to participate in more of their challenges!!

This is the color scheme from Just Add Ink:


And this is the sketch layout from Diva Coffee Break Designs.....


This is the creation I came up with for both challenges:

I had a bit of trouble figuring out how to use all the colors for this layout and also all the "blue space" bothered me a bit, but I think it turned out really well! I actually like the simplicity of it now that I come back and keep looking at it! :) I had a lot of fun making this card I am glad that the challenges are here for people like me to use...I am very "challenged" sometimes when it comes to creating a card from scratch and the sketches/color combo challenges sure help!!! Thanks to all those people who spend time creating them for us to create works of art!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Thank You Kindly

Paper: Taken With Teal, So Saffon, Whisper White, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Saffron brads, embossing folder, chocolate ribbon, scallop trim border punch, dimensionals

I don't think you've seen the last of me yet tonight...I'm gonna run and clean up the kitchen and check out the laundry situation with the kids and see if I can sneak back in here later to make another fun creation :) Have a super evening and see you soon!!














10 comments:

  1. hi lori:) i love the blue space. i think u have balanced it perfectly. just the right amount of detail and 'breathing space'! thanks for joining the challenge at just add ink.

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  2. I agree with kirsty..I love your blue space..it gives that elegant feel to the card.Thanks for joining in our very first Just Add Ink challlenge

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  3. this is a totally fab card. It was a great day watching your create. Way to step out of your box, the layers, stamp, space, just everything suits this card. WTG!!!!!

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  4. This card looks great on here. Keep up the great work. Waiting for more.

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  5. Sometimes cards can look too 'busy' but you have achieved a great balance with the colours and layout. Thanks for supporting Just Add Ink's Challenge Blog. Hope to see you back!

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  6. A lovely card and well done for combining the two, very clever!

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  7. I want that scallop trim punch so badly! What a striking card you've created - I can't believe you said you have trouble coming up with something from scratch! Another favourite stamp set, I'll be casing this one!

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  8. Wow, great job with the sketch, and you really worked that color combo! That looked like a tough one to me. Thanks for joining the Diva's challenge!

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  9. Love this card!!! I'm going to have to case it!! The colors are great!! Thanks for playing along with the divas!

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  10. Hi Lori, This card is perfect! Love it to bits. Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink! x Amanda

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