Pretty straightforward, eh? So here's my contribution to the challenge:
I knew right away I had to play with a new stamp set that will be previewed in April (and available in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog) called Awash With Flowers! And, with all those buttons on the sketch, I decided to let the embellishments determine my color choices.
I happen to have the Playground Designer Buttons (116313), and lots of them. The colors are Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard, Real Red, and Old Olive. Not a combination that comes naturally to me - so more the challenge! I dug through and found that I had More Mustard in my Autumn Traditions DSP (115668), which just goes to show you that even though it is a Fall-Themed paper pack, you can use elements of it in other ways! As for Tempting Turquoise, that DEFINITELY is a color I'm not used to grabbing. In general I don't gravitate towards the Bold Brights too often!
As if there wasn't enough texture going on with the buttons, I gave the Tempting Turquoise piece some subtle texture with the Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I Texturz plates (114512). Unlike the embossing folders, the texture plates give just a hint of texture - which was just the right amount for this project. Then to finish it up, I pulled out another lesser used friend - Chit Chat rub-ons (111804!). This is why I showed you two pictures of this card. I generally try to make more than one of any card, and with the Rub-Ons, there are no duplications on the messages. I wanted you to see both!
I want to decorate the inside too, but I'm too tired and it's late - besides the band has gone home! That will be a post for later in the week. I hope you like this card, and I hope Heather does too!
Good night!
Peg
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