MIF Design Challenge #2 - Colors!

Welcome to the second design challenge from My Inky Friends! This time it's a color challenge, inspired by the colors on page 35 of the annual catalog. This is such a fun color combination, and so reminiscent of Spring. I'm about ready for Spring, how about you?

To play along (and see the Design Teams' inspiration, click the graphic above, or click HERE. Please submit your entry before February 9th, so we can see what wonders you have created and vote for a favorite!

I decided to use the beautiful Lots of Lavender set from Sale-A-Bration. The image was stamped in Basic Gray, and the Soft Sky filler was over stamped twice. The Berry Burst ribbon was stamped off once to soften the color a bit.

The blossoms were stamped again on a scrap of Whisper White, and over stamped twice with Soft Sky again. I didn't think the color was a dark enough contrast, so after fussy cutting just part of the blooms, I laid the piece on the ink pad and pressed it down, really getting a darker contrast. The sweet little "Hi" greeting is from Party Pandas, another free Sale-A-Bration set!

Measurements

 Image: Whisper White 1-3/4" x 3-7/8", plus scrap for second layer
 Mat: Berry Burst 1-7/8" x 4"
 Embossed background: Soft Sky 3" x 5-3/8"
 Card base: Soft Sky 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored & folded at 4-1/4"

Product List

Lots Of Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set

Party Pandas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

Big Shot

Garden Trellis Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Lemon Lime Twist 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Striped Ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals

Banner Blast Thanks & Mystery Hostess

I have a very sweet customer that I haven't yet met face-to-face (Hi, Linda!), who is relatively new to stamping, and it delights me no end to send her little cards to spark her creativity! It's the next best thing to sitting down with her and showing her all the tips and tricks I've learned since I started stamping five years ago.  Though, oh how I wish I could do that!

She earned some free Sale-A-Bration items with her last order, so the thank you card I sent used some of the items she received.  Gotta show her how to use those goodies, right?

This was a quick, simple card and uses a classic color combination - red, black and white. Because I added the Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, I made the base card Smoky Slate to pick up the silver color a bit.  The Banner Blast stamp set and matching Banner Punch are FREE Sale-A-Brstion items tht you can earn with a qualifying purchase. For every $50 in merchandise you order (pre-tax/SH), you can choose one of the fabulous free items from the SAB flyer.  If you don't have the flyer, let me know so I can get one right out to you!

This week I'm having a catalog party, and anyone who places an order by Sunday night (9:00 PM Pacific) will be entered for the drawing to determine who gets the hostess benefits from the party! That's FREE hostess dollars to spend on whatever you want!

If you want to get in on the fun, you can call or email me, or order directly from my Stampin' Up web site and use Hostess Code H6UVFVDK at check out!

Remember, to be entered in the hostess drawing, you must order by Sunday night. I'll draw the name and notify the winner that night so she can choose her goodies.

Stamps: Banner Blast
Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red
Accessories: Stampin' Trimmer, Banner Punch, White Baker's Twine, Rhinestones Basic Jewels