Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Color Throwdown


It's time for another Color Throwdown Challenge and you're going to LOVE playing
with these great colors picked out by Kerri this week!

I started out using Jen Shults' Deconstructed Sketch for the layout and I'm hoping she won't gong me for taking some liberties with the design!  I dropped the rectangular element to the lower part of the card and highlighted the sentiment (a great new one by Flourishes) with some of my fave rolled roses die cut out of Riding Hood Red CS.  The leaves were cut using a Spellbinders' Foliage die then sponged with Garden Green ink.    The DP "did most of the talking"...perfect to fill up the large empty space of the sketch!   I sponged the heart using Crumb Cake ink and it was also a die cut called Tipsy Hearts by Sizzix.  

Remember, you don't have to use exact colors to play along...just something close.  Be sure and label your project with CTD234 if you upload to a public gallery.  You'll need to link up on the Color Throwdown blog as well. Can't wait to see what you create with these gorgeous colors!  While you're there, be sure and check out the rest of the design team's creations...OR...you can visit their blogs below.

Barbara Anders - Paper Pursuits
Broni Holcombe - Splashes of Watercolor
Joan Ervin - Stamping With Passion
Lori Tecler - Inking Aloud
Lynn Put - The Queen's Scene
Tammy Hershberger - Stamp Happy
Denise Marzec - The Paper Landscaper
Our March Guest Designer -
Kim Howard - Basement Stamper
                                                                    
PAPER: Lost and Found Union Square 6x6 pad by MME, Vintage Cream, Riding Hood Red, Garden Green.
ACCESSORIES: Top note die by SU, Black jute twine, Brads, Mini rolled roses Die-Namics by MFT, Foliage die by SB, Kraft tag by Maya Road, Tipsy hearts die by Sizzix, Sponge.

14 comments:

Lisa Lynn said...

Your card is gorgeous! I love how you adapted the sketch.

Lynn Put said...

This is wonderful! Your pretty rolled roses with your tag look wonderful with this designer paper!

Marisa said...

Great use of the colours. Loving that tag and rose cluster.

Vickie Z said...

Love it!! Colors are gorgeous, but...I'm sure you're not surprised I said that!! Love the topper!! I swear I have two cards done for the CTD that I didn't get posted in time....this work life has got to let up soon!!

Mary Ann said...

Love your card,Very pretty,Love the design of your card...

dstandard said...

Oh wow this is just gorgeous! Beautifully done!

Lori said...

Just beautiful! Your rolled roses always look so pretty.

Tracy said...

I always struggle with how to use sheets of paper like the Eiffel Tower print and you have just given me an example of exactly how to do it. Love the way you did the top of the card too Wanda! Hugs!

Denise Marzec said...

Love the combo of patterned papers. Very pretty flowers, too. :)

Joan Ervin said...

I absolutely loooove this, Wanda...the top scallop layer, the french paper, flowers, colors...everything came together beautifully!!!!

Tammy Hershberger said...

Great design, Wanda! I LOVE how you used the sketch, and the great collage-y look to the card!

Peggy said...

Beautiful card with the CT colors! Love the rolled roses!

Jodi Collins said...

SO pretty Wanda! LOVE that tag!

Marisa said...

So glad you dropped me a note about the blog visits. I have not been getting the feed??!! Happened to me with Vickie's blog too for no explainable reason!!!

Love how you used the colours and the sketch. Fabulous card. Off to check out what else I have missed and to see how I can fix this feed issue. I may have to unsubscribe and resubscribe so don't freak out if you see that ;)