Saturday, September 19, 2009

Polka Dot Paradise Color Challenge

Tomorrow we are celebrating my sister-in-law Courtney's birthday (yes we have the same name... it always make things interesting to have two Courtney Bakers). I decided I wanted to used the embellish challenge, and to be honest I don't even want to tell you how long this took! I decided to go a little old school and bring out my Koh-i-nor color pencils. Normally this isn't my style, but it was fun just to sit, watch football, and color away!

Here are the fabulous colors:

 
Click the image above to see the other participants.

And here's my card:
 
 
Stamps: In Bloom, Vintage Picnic Sentiments
Ink: Memento Black, Vintage Cream
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Bravo Burgandy, Summer Sunrise
Ribbon: Martha Stewart Burgandy; May Arts Twine
Button: Basic Grey

In other news, I did a really exciting decorating project today. Make sure you check back tomorrow to see (can you tell I'm excited?)

Also, my blog friend Kelly Marie mentioned that my problem with my memento ink may be the stamps. And she was totally right. I guess I never looked at where American Craft stamps were made or what they are made of, but that was totally the issue. Anyone else think it's funny that a company called American Crafts has their stamps made in China? I used my memento ink tonight and it worked great. Super crisp and clean!
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29 comments:

  1. JanelleSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Oooohhh. So pretty, Courtney. The colored flowers are striking. Love it!

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  2. WinterSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    So pretty! I love those flowers! :)

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  3. Heather P.September 19, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Whoa... This is gorgeous!

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  4. EliseSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    You're never too old, for old SCHOOL! These flowers are FABULOUS! I love that you have created such a distinct look with those, since they are SO popular here in blogland! Great idea! You TRULY rocked those colors, girl! Amazing! I'm sure "other Courtney" will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that card! Yee Haw!

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  5. Kelley EubanksSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Very pretty Courtney!! I love it!! Great coloring job!!

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  6. ~amy~September 19, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    wow!!! FABulous take on the color challenge!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    striking! This was a great color combo!

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  8. JessicaSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    What a beautiful card! You did the coloring in on the flowers so pretty and perfect! Such a nice clean, and very well done card!

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  9. RoseSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Just beautiful! Awesome job on the challenge! :)

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  10. DeannaSeptember 20, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    Wow this is beautiful!

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  11. BanuSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    WOW, stunning card. I loved the the coloring :)

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  12. Simone P.September 20, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    This is beautiful! Love the flowers.

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  13. Ashley NewellSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    This is beautiful! You did an awesome job with the colors!

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  14. Scrapping JulieSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    holy schmoly courtney!!!! this is flippin GORGEOUS!!!

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  15. AnnSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Ooooh, beautiful!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    This is very pretty, Courtney. I know that the other Courtney will love it.

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  17. KaySeptember 20, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Clunk!! That noise was my jaw dropping. This is exquisite, Courtney!! All the time you put into it was well worth it! Beautiful job!!!! ♥♥ Kay

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  18. Maile BellesSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Gorgeous card!!! Love your coloring! Funny, my sister and her sister in law have the same names too.

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  19. {PurpleD}September 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    WOW, Courtney!! Did you do the coloring?! Looks out of this world!

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  20. JessicaSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Lovely card Courtney!!! The coloring turned out fabulous. Love every detail :)

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  21. SusanSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    WOW!! This is stunning!! I love that deep rich chocolate color as the base. Makes everything pop!

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  22. KarenSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Oh me oh my, Courtney! This is STUNNING!!!!! Those colors are fabulous with the brown and your coloring is a beautiful stand out!! I love it!

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  23. Kim J.September 22, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    You rock with the markers, Courtney! Those flowers are amazing!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Amazing coloring Courtney! Thanks for playing along with Embellish!

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  25. MelissaSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    This is so gorgeous! I love everything-- and your coloring is beautiful--wish I knew how to color with pencils! I'm sure your sil loved it!

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  26. ~kelly marie~September 27, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Wow! This is GORGEOUS! You are a coloring master! I am so in love!

    Glad I could help with the ink. I was totally shocked that the AC stamps were made in China too. You can't call yourself AMERICAN crafts and make your stuff elsewhere!

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  27. Terri Trotter EarleySeptember 27, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Your coloring is stunning! Great job with the embellish challenge.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  28. Ashley Cannon NewellOctober 4, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Thanks so much for joining us in Polka Dot Paradise!

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  29. NikkiMOctober 5, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Stunning card - great colouring too :)

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