CI #19 Round-up
I think some of you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that the real challenge of the latest Color Inspiration Challenge was picking that fourth color! It took me quite a while to decide on which color to choose.Eventually, I finally picked one of Stampin' Up!'s new In Colors for 2008-2009, Baja Breeze. I love this color so much! It's just such a soothing color. And if you've been paying attention to home décor as of late, I'm sure you've seen it everywhere! It's definitely a color that's a staff favorite at Stampin' Up!'s home office. We love it so much!
From the numerous entries to the challenge this week, it looks like Baja is a color a lot of you love, too! :)
Anyhow, here are the selections for this week. So many cards and SO many different color choices. You all did so well! I wish I could show all of your cards here. :)
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Can't Thank You Enough - All supplies from Stampin' Up!: Say It With Scallops stamp set; Polka Dot background stamp; Basic Black, Baja Breeze and vellum card stock; VersaMark ink; Winter White Detail Embossing Powder; Scallop Square punch; Baja Breeze Striped grosgrain ribbon.
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posted on August 24, 2008 10:56 AM by Kristina |
23 Comments posted in Cards, Challenges, Color Inspiration technique(s) used: coluzzle, embossing, paper piercing, punches, vellum |
Hey...congrats to all who made the top 10. There are some stellar cards in there. D'ya ever notice that Kristina tends to pick ones that look like the cards she would make? So beautiful and crisp and clean. As they say...Great Minds think alike! Great job all, and welcome back to Kristina *feel better*
ummmm....I think I LOVE this card.
Hey Kristina, I love your card..I may have to case it for a class next week...very pretty!
Omg!You're card looks awesome,that colour,wow,I love it!!
I thank you so much!!My first challenge and I ended up in the randomly selected!!Hehe,it just made my day..you're the best for making these wonderful challenges!
I guess my next card should be a "Thank you" card
Any idea to whom it may be????????????
;)
xx
I need to use my coluzzle more often. Love the card. Very excited to be one of the 10 randomly selected...thanks!
Kristina,
I've been a fan of your blog for quite some time now. I finally jumped in and took part in this challenge - and made it to the top ten. I feel so honored! Thanks so much!
Beautiful card!
Kristina, that card is GORGEOUS!!! I need to make a round card today! Thanks for the inspiration! ...and THANKS for picking my card in your Top Ten...totally made my day! :))
Gorgeous card Kristina! So much fun to be part of the random ten too! Can't wait for the next challenge!
I'm with Cindy. Now I need to make a round card today. :)
It's awesome Kristina!
And Baja is completely my favorite color right now!! So soothing and today I paired it with Kraft- shut up! Such a great combo.
Have a great day!
-Bev
I love the baja with this! It looks great. Thanks for choo choo choosing me! I feel very honored.
Misty
Very nice card Kristina. Agreed, that is a nice color.
I agree with comment #1.... there are LOTS of times the winners appear to be card styles that Kristina could have made herself. (LOTS of talented people out there, I guess.)
Can't wait to play again next time.
That is one beautiful round card - love the dots! I love doing your challenges and was kind of in shock when I saw my card in your Top 10. Thanks so much for this honor! Today was a pretty rough day at home....some health issues suddenly came up - so this was a highlight in an otherwise rough day... Thank you again - Best wishes from Iowa :)
Love your card Kristina! Hopefully I'll get a chance to visit all the other finalist's cards later :) They all look fab.
Oh, btw Kristina-your blog looks great now you've got it all back up and working again.
Hi! I love this card...and this blog...
Thank you for all of your inspiration and tips!
I have one question for ya...
How do you get the lighting just right when you photograph your cards? I recently started taking pics of the cards I make, and they seems to come out yellow-ish and dull. Any tips? TIA.
I am sharing the same thought with lindsey about the lightning. I cant seem to get the photo taken right. =)
And great card you got there Kristin! It gave me some inspiring ideas. :D
Good day!
So Pretty! I am waiting for that stamp set and new colours right now. Patience, I am learning patience. Thanks for the inspirations!
Wow, Kristina, that card is striking! Love the touch of polka dot vellum and how you used the scalloped square sentiment!
Cindy
ANSWERING QUESTIONS:
Lindsay and Esther, I have an architect's arm lamp on my desk that I angle down to shine on my card. I also usually do "Auto Levels" in Photoshop. That usually cleans up the lighting quite a bit.
Hope that helps!
Thank you!! I will give that a whirl!
I love this card. Would love to see a step by step video of how you made it. Love the vellum! Thanks for such great inspiraton.
Love the round card! That sentiment panel embossed in white looks great--it just pops! Thanks for the Top 10 nod--truly appreciated!
I absolutely love your round card! I had to CASE it!
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