Tuesday, May 31, 2011

ColourQ and i{heart}2stamp Challenges

This is my second post today and this card is even brighter and bolder than the first card.  On my earlier post I freely admitted that I was way out of my comfort zone with the colors - I can't believe that I have done it again!  Of course, it isn't something that I would have ever attempted without some amazing inspiration from colourQ!


Their inspiration photo is so darn cute, my card won't measure up!!  (Actually, I am really happy with my card and I am wondering if I am turning into a "Brights" kind of gal in my old age?)




The layout comes from the i{heart}2stamp monthly sketch challenge, and check out the date - once again I have waited until the last day.  Their sponsor this month is Your Next Stamp.  I like to try to use that company's stamps on my card but I actually don't have any.  After browsing their site, I definitely have a wishlist.


Then, to totally top off my descent into the world of bold and bright colors, I had a card from last week mentioned in two different challenges.  Here's the card (details here).  It's as bold and bright as my last two cards and it is a colourQ courtier and a Paper Player Cut Above.



Details on the first card:
  • Stamps: My Cute Stamps Elegant Birds
  • Ink: Memento Black and copics
  • Paper: Stampin' Up Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry
  • Accessories: Stampin' Up lattice embossing folder, Soft Suede ribbon, Nestabilities circles and scalloped circles, Stickles in Glam Pink, Yellow and Orange Peel


11 comments:

  1. Love this card too, KIm! That bird cage is fabulous! Thanks for joining us again this week at the ColourQ. These are happy colors!
    Sylvia

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  2. Dear Kim.. this is really a fantastic card you created. Those colors totally fit you :) Thye are cheery and happy and perfect for this card. Love the birdies..
    Thanks for sharing, hugs Pauline

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  3. TOTALLY adorable, Kim! And the Courtier position was well-deserved! I love the stamp, you used and all your details, like the glittery dots on the cage. Thanks for playing with us at CQC this week! :)

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  4. Great job! Doesn't look like it is out of your zone at all. The colors are wonderful! Unexpected and cheerful!

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  5. Love this card! Especially love the details and colors...very pretty! :)
    Arlene.

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  6. Look at you go with your bold and bright self! :) Love the textured background and the Stickle accents.
    And congrats on your double winner of a card! :)

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  7. Beautiful card. Love the detail on the cage, inspired.

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  8. Fabulous card Kim! Love your coloring job and you rocked that sketch!

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  9. Kim, your cards are ALWAYS amazing AND fantastic!!! Always love seeing you play at the colourQ!

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  10. I think you might find that your comfort zone has expanded!! I think it's lovely. Great texture in the background and the birdcage stamp (with sparkle) is super.

    And congrats on being Colour Courtier for the other card too - very elegant!

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  11. You & bright colours work perfectly Kim! This card is gorgeous in all its bright boldness! :)

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