Saturday, May 9, 2009

Rasberry Suite Color Challenge

Last night I broke out my stuff to participate in Dawn's color challenge. I'm always curious about the process of how people get started on their cards, so I thought I'd share mine for this card. Usually with a color challenge I pull out the cardstock first, and then some accessories that go along as well:


For this challenge I actually had a little inspiration as well. Now this is rare for me, but I just thought the folds on this shirt would be really neat with paper.
So here's what I came up with. For the white paper I had to use the thinnest white paper to make so many folds, and truly they are really are far from perfect folds. I thought that would just add some more interest. I'm still not sure how I feel about it, but I think it's pretty interesting.

Stamps: Inkadinkado letters, Polka Dot Basics
Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Craft White, Black SU writer
Paper: White, Rasberry Fizz, Basic Gray
Ribbon: Hibiscus Burst Ribbon
Circle NestabilitiesIf it stops raining today Chase and I are going to be working in the yard! Oh, and I had to post from Chase's computer today. Mine won't even turn on... I'm thinking that's a bad sign.

18 comments:

Terri Trotter Earley said...

I love how creative your card is! I also adore your polka dots on the grey. I think I will try this out later. Great job on the color challenge.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Ann said...

Oh, this is just fabulous, Courtney! I love these colors, too...will have to play along.

Michelle Woerner said...

WOW! This is great Courtney! Love the folds and what a fun tag!!

Winter said...

This is so CUTE Courtney! I love this color combination! The polka dots look cute with the folds! Can't wait to play too! :)

Mara Campbell said...

Very cool card!!! I love the folds, they looks great. And that big pink tied ribbon bow is delicious!!!

Rose said...

Hi Courtney - I love your JCrew inspired card - great job on the color challenge, too! Thanks so much for leaving a comment on my blog too - glad I discovered yours from it!

Christina Smith said...

It's beautiful!!!

Kathryn said...

Love the design of this card -- so very pretty!!! Great job!

Angie Tieman said...

Shut up! This card is AMAZING!!! Those folds are the coolest, especially mixed with the polka dots on the other side! Thanks for sharing your process!

Scrapping Julie said...

well, i know how i feel about it!
i think it is t totally awesome.
i never would have pulled that out of my hat from that pic. way to go girl!

Michelle said...

WOW - what a fabulous card!! LOVE the folds you have done - simply gorgeous!!

Kitty said...

Very pretty Mother's Day card :)

Deanna said...

Way kewl, love what you did!

Shari Bielefeld said...

Very cool!! Great job!!

Cheryl said...

LOVE this card! What a unique touch to use the folds. Beautiful!

Kelley Eubanks said...

I think it is great Courtney! Very creative! :-)

Susan R. Opel said...

I LOVE it Courtney! I am so drawn to hot pink and a neutral these days. :)

~kelly marie~ said...

I love this card!! You did such a great job with the colors! I love that you used a J Crew catalog for inspiration. So pretty!