Color Me Beautiful Color Challenge #1

A new challenge blog, Color Me Beautiful!, started up last Friday so I thought I'd check it out and see if it would be something I might find interesting.  Oh yeah!  It's going to be a fun one and I'm definitely going to try to follow it weekly.  And, they picked some of my favorite colors for the very first challenge.

I wanted to try to use all five of the colors.  It was a challenge to figure out just how much of what color to use and where to use it.  Here is the card I designed using all of the colors.  The photo does not do justice to the card.  Lately my photos have not be all that good.  I'm blaming the camera and going to ask for a new one for Christmas.

Stamp Set(s):  Everything Eleanor, You Are Loved; Ink(s):  Perfect Plum, VersaMark; Card Stock:  Basic Gray, Lucky Limeade, Perfect Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Wisteria Wonder; Accessories & Tools:  3/8" Ruffled Ribbon/Wisteria Wonder, Dazzling Details/Silver Sparkle, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Stampin' Emboss Powder/Clear, Crystal Effects, Mini Glue Dots, Little Leaves Sizzlits, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

To see the inspiration for their color choices, click the following, Color Me Beautiful!  It will take you right to the blog and you, too, may want to accept their challenges.

Yesterday was unexpectedly child-free, so not only did I get my challenge card made, I finished my swap cards and had a chance to spend some time with my upline, Andrea.  I always enjoy time with her.

I Love Stampin' Up!'s Card Stock!

All you need to do is pick up a piece of Stampin' Up!® card stock and you know there is none other that can compare.  It's thick, it's dyed all the way through so there's no white core and their exclusive colors are gorgeous.  Our card stock is acid free and lignin free so it's great for scrapbooking.

Once you've gotten over how impressive our card stock is, you'll see that our other paper products are equally as exciting:

• Designer Series paper. Get exclusive artwork and colors in our Designer Series paper. These packages of 12" x 12" double-sided designs are a great choice for scrapbooking.
• On Board chipboard. We've got some of the best chipboard designs around. You'll have plenty of choices from our selection of alphabets and images no matter what your project entails.
• Envelopes. Now that your project is finished, share the love by sending it to someone--in one of our envelopes! You'll love our coordinating colors and exclusive flap design.
• There's more! You'll also want to check out our selection of cards & envelope sets, bags, calendars, Simply Sent card kits, and more. 

I know you will love the quality and color coordination Stampin' Up!® provides as much as I.  Order some today and see for yourself.

Until we meet again...

The Final Results

It was fun working with the color combinations of the winners.  It was also challenging to combine them in a way that was attractive.   I may have to turn this into a monthly contest.  A challenge for me and a free card for you. 

Tonight I'm highlighting just one of the cards for you.  Tomorrow's post will highlight the other winner's color combination.

The first card is made with the color combination from Jennifer L.  She suggested Melon Mambo, Pacific Point and Lucky Limeade.

Buttery Thanks

Stamp Set(S):  Four Frames, Tagtastic; Ink:  Lucky Limeade; Card Stock:  Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Pacific Point Brights DSP, Lucky Limeade; Accessories:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Fancy Fan Letterpress, 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Jewels Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Decorative Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Big Shot

Blessings from Marsha

What’s Your Favorite Stampin’ Up! Color Combination?

All you need to do is let me know the colors that speak to you.  You can use specific shades or, if you prefer, just be very general.

Respond by Friday, July 22 by midnight Central Time and you will be entered into a drawing to receive a Thank You card from me using the winning color combination.

Leave a comment here or send me an e-mail at marshastamps@gmail.com, with your choice of colors along with your name and email address.  The winner will be announced on Monday.

Blessings from Marsha