WT110 - Orchid Opulence: Card Products, Tools & Styles

Julia S · 04-26-2007, 03:42 AM

Good morning & Happy Thursday! The week is almost over! Today's Ways to Use it Challenge was suggested by markie's mom who, like many others, rarely uses Orchid Opulence. I too, never seem to use it so I thought it was a great challenge idea. If you don't have any Stampin Up Orchid Opulence cardstock or ink...you may use a differenet company with a similar bright purple color. I think this is a great time of year to pull it out and have some fun!

Please remember to put WT110 in your keywords section and post a link back here so that we can all enjoy your design! There are no time limits or contests...just have fun. You can make a card or any other papercraft project you wish. If you wish to link a previously created card...please limit it to one and create a new one as well! Thanks!

My Sample - Orchid Wish

Trudee's Sample - Glittery Orchid

Can you tell I'm dreaming of beach weather?!

Have a fabulous day!

kimreid_stamper · 04-26-2007, 03:46 AM

Good challenge Julia! I'll see what I can do!!!

scrappylilstamper · 04-26-2007, 03:46 AM

Yay! Thanks Julia!!!

Ally · 04-26-2007, 03:47 AM

Oh cool, bet I like this one better than the yucky green one!

DawnL · 04-26-2007, 03:48 AM

whoa Julia!! early!! hmmmm, good one! I'll see what I can come up with

debils · 04-26-2007, 03:48 AM

Never use the stuff, it is probably dusty

stampkinz · 04-26-2007, 03:48 AM

I happen to love Orchid Opulence so I'll have no trouble with this one! Thanks, Julia.

Clownmom · 04-26-2007, 03:49 AM

I'll have to go through my stack of DP to see if I can find a starting place for this challenge. Won't be able to do anything until I get home from work though. Thanks, Julia -- I don't use Orchid Opulence much either.

bambi64 · 04-26-2007, 03:49 AM

You mean we carry a color with that name?? lol I think I have the marker! Will have to see if anything can come out of these hands. Thanks, Julia.

papermoon04 · 04-26-2007, 03:50 AM

Funny Julia, I was just thinking last night that they should replace orchid opulence with vintage violet! I will see what I can do for now with OO tho..

Julesiana · 04-26-2007, 03:51 AM

LOL!
This is dd #1's favorite color. Just made a card last night. Hey, I will do it again!

BadSherry · 04-26-2007, 03:52 AM

Oh Fun, I have it!!

Julia S · 04-26-2007, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by papermoon04

Funny Julia, I was just thinking last night that they should replace orchid opulence with vintage violet! I will see what I can do for now with OO tho..

I think they should replace it with cool caribbean! I'm starting to get the shakes already from just thinking about the withdrawal! LOL

kellyjg · 04-26-2007, 03:57 AM

So excited I might be able to get this in before work. Thanks Markie's Mom for the suggestion. Just don't use this color at all but I still enjoy it. Thanks Julia and Trudee for your fab samples! Off to stamp.

stampkat · 04-26-2007, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Julia S

I think they should replace it with cool caribbean! I'm starting to get the shakes already from just thinking about the withdrawal! LOL

I am so with you on that one!! I can't recall the last time I used OO--my pads look brand new! Great challenge!

TruCarMa · 04-26-2007, 04:03 AM

Fabulous suggestion from Faith/Markie's Mom! I love this color for clothes (seriously -- I have at least four tops in this exact shade, and a couple of coordinating skirts. Hmmm... inspiration?!), but have never even broke the shrink wrap on my inkpad! Off to stamp...

stampkat · 04-26-2007, 04:04 AM

Here is an oldie from my gallery but I am off to try another

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...00&ppuser=7251

Jeanne S · 04-26-2007, 04:12 AM

Fun Julia!

stampertammy · 04-26-2007, 04:13 AM

What a great idea! Too late now for me to start anything, but I can think about it at work today and come up with something this evening!

katieg · 04-26-2007, 04:13 AM

I still have the 3 sheets of OO cs that were in the Bold Brights package, I've never used this color! This will be a true challenge for me!

wendykins · 04-26-2007, 04:19 AM

I think i gave my paper to the kids, for school projects!!! But i know i have the marker, so I think i can play!! Will try after work...this may be my first challenge that i actually complete within a reasonable amount of time, LOL

StampingQueenJAR · 04-26-2007, 04:20 AM

Off to play! I love this color!

Loree2000 · 04-26-2007, 04:20 AM

I can't wait to dig mine out! Sounds fun!

kimreid_stamper · 04-26-2007, 04:25 AM

Can you believe I have the perfect patterned paper to go with that colour??? Heehee! Now my OO cardstock is faded around the edges, 'cause I've had it so long..........but I'll just trim that bit off!! Hahahaaaa!

wendykins · 04-26-2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kimreid_stamper

Can you believe I have the perfect patterned paper to go with that colour??? Heehee! Now my OO cardstock is faded around the edges, 'cause I've had it so long..........but I'll just trim that bit off!! Hahahaaaa!

It did seem to fade more than my others---was it because of age or just the paper---america wants to know!

bensarmom · 04-26-2007, 04:28 AM

Can't wait to play......have to go to the doctor's first. Thanks Julia!

kellyjg · 04-26-2007, 04:33 AM

Here is mine. I am ALWAYS in need of a card.

ambouth · 04-26-2007, 04:45 AM

I LOVE PURPLE!! Purple of ANY shade

That should be an easy one - altho it will have to wait til I get home tonight... Thanks, Julia!

StampGroover · 04-26-2007, 04:46 AM

Heres a card I made using purple in my gallery....TFL!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=68848

steffie1027 · 04-26-2007, 04:49 AM

I happen to really like OO! I just got a new pack of it the other day. Thanks for the challenge, Julia!

Cre8tveLdy · 04-26-2007, 04:50 AM

I literally just made this Tuesday, so I'm going to post it, but I'll make another tonight if I can. This is with the new Double Line Doodles that we got at Virginia Beach Regionals, and I used what I'm calling 'faux designer paper' which was demonstrated at Regionals too. I am LOVING this technique and I just made 2 more last night with the stripes, so please look at them in my gallery too. (I like my pink and green one even better than this Orchid one!)

Striped Orchid Doodle

debils · 04-26-2007, 05:08 AM

Here is mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=84412

Miss Minx · 04-26-2007, 05:13 AM

Wow, Julia!! (You're on the ball this morning---have you been drinking Dawn's coffee??) I love orchid opulence---can't wait to get busy. Thanks for the challenge.

Twinshappy · 04-26-2007, 05:14 AM

Oh Yeah! Thanks Julia!

19stamper59 · 04-26-2007, 05:15 AM

It's funny that you picked OO because last week I finished ordering all the bold bright reinkers, except for OO! I may have to order it after seeing all the great cards from this challenge!

Julia S · 04-26-2007, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Minx

Wow, Julia!! (You're on the ball this morning---have you been drinking Dawn's coffee??) I love orchid opulence---can't wait to get busy. Thanks for the challenge.

No coffee for me yet! I NEED some! That is next on the list! Actually I was awakened at five with a sick baby and just couldn't go back to sleep!

I knew the day might not go smoothly (LOL Does it ever with five kids?!) and thought I'd better get it up or it might not happen!

Ally · 04-26-2007, 05:17 AM

Thank you so much for the challenge, it was interesting, still not sure if I like Orchid Opulence though.

Opulent Bouquet

Barbra1224 · 04-26-2007, 05:19 AM

Orchid???? Egads! I guess I will have to think on this one.. purple dogs... hmmmmm??? tee hee

fivekids7 · 04-26-2007, 05:24 AM

Here is my card,

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=104007

basement stamper · 04-26-2007, 05:25 AM

I normally LOVE shades of purple too, but for some reason I don't use this color very much either!! Hmmmm....going to see what I can come up with later today! Thanks for the challenge!