CC766 A real espresso in the meadow (11-19-19)

[holley smith]

Hello Stampin' Friends!!! I'm Holley Smith, and I am so very honored and excited to be your guest Hostess for this week's Color Challenge!

But before we get started with this weeks color challenge, let's celebrate the favorite from CC766

Stef was last weeks host and she chose this double twist delight from Catherine aka cdimick.

Stef said: "Her double twist easel card is beautiful in design, incorporating the challenge colors (love the plaid base!) as well as the metallic dessert!"

Congratulations Catherine! The code to add the badge to your blog is attached below, and your card will also be pinned on our Pinterest Challenge board. Check it out here.

Now let's check out this week's color combo!


real red
early espresso
mossy meadow

You are always welcome to use the Neutral shades from Stampin'-Up in addition to the challenge colors. You can find those colors here.

Dessert: is to include sponging on your card


And here's some inspiration from your color challenge design team

Holley aka holley smith
Chris aka inkpad
Anne aka jdmommy
Kari aka Kari B.

CC766 Gallery

Also, even though we list SU colors for the challenges, these are just color reference points. Use the closest colors you have. We want everyone to be able to play!!!

Please put CC766 in your keywords section (and if you have more than one challenge use a comma to separate them). We want to be able to find your cards!








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[hobbydujour]

Great colors for a Christmas card. Thanks. Congrats on your first hostess challenge.

SEASON'S GREETINGS

[cdimick]

Thanks so much Stef, for choosing my Double Twist Delight as your favorite for the CC765 color challenge...I am excited and honored!
Blessings, Catherine

[jdmommy]

Great colors, and sponging was the perfect dessert!

CC766, SCSCCDT, Happy Holidays by jdmommy - at Splitcoaststampers

[Biggan]

Thanks! Here´s my card;


CC766 Merry by Biggan - at Splitcoaststampers

[Miss Boo]

I love this old Christmas dsp pack, but I don’t think I’ve ever used this (early espresso) gingerbread house pattern on a card because it’s so big. This is a big card. (5.25 square) With a big image, I think it works!


CC766 & MMTPT591 - Very Merry by Miss Boo - at Splitcoaststampers


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[fauxme]

Thanks Holley. I decided not to go with the obvious (Christmas).

Here it is - CC766 Magnolia Lane Oval Heirloom Frame Red by fauxme - at Splitcoaststampers

[MiamiKel4]

BEAUTIFUL color combination! Reminds me of our christmas theme for this year: Christmas at the cabin!

Here is my card: Kris Kringle! by MiamiKel4 - at Splitcoaststampers

[Holstein]

Thanks for the challenge, Holley. Here is my card.
MMTPT591Snowy Scene by Holstein - at Splitcoaststampers

[Luv Flowers]

Thanks for the challenge Holley!! Christmas Holly by Luv Flowers - at Splitcoaststampers

[susanbri]

Here's mine:

Leaves and Berries by susanbri - at Splitcoaststampers

[lutheran]

I am way behind in Christmas cards this year so I decided to go simple. This challenge was great for my much-loved poinsettia set.
One down, 50 to go by lutheran - at Splitcoaststampers
Mary Beth

[CraftyJennie]

Really great color combo!

Of course, I had to make a Christmas card!

Here's my Believe card

[lutheran]

So much for progress on Christmas cards -- DD and DH said they need a bunch of thank you cards. Sigh. This one was super easy and quick, thanks to an old SAB set. I should have embossed solid espresso layer with an EF but it's already mailed. Next time.
thankful for Q&E cards by lutheran - at Splitcoaststampers
Mary Beth

[justwritedesigns]

Perfect Christmas colors! Thanks, Holley! Here's my Christmas Boots. Thanks so much for looking.

[Stamperrobin]

Thanks for the challenge, sorry to be so late!
CC SC Hot Stuff! RobinC by Stamperrobin - at Splitcoaststampers
Thanks for looking!

[lovinpaper]

Love these colors. It always takes me a while to get a photo taken, but I am still in the same week.

CC766 Pine Happy Holidays by lovinpaper - at Splitcoaststampers

[annsforte3]

A bit slow this week, but here's mine finally!

Christmas Prints

[DCinkit]

Congratulations Holly on being a guest hostess this week! A beautiful color combination, especially this time of year. Thank you.

CC766 IC729 From the Pine by DCinkit - at Splitcoaststampers

TFL

[holley smith]

Thanks everyone for your lovely words of encouragement for my first hosting of the Color Challenge!!!! I had so much fun and everyone's cards look awesome!

[CraftyMerla]

Here is my card for this color challenge:

Thank You Squirrel

[Chatterbox-1]

I'm working on some current challenges as well as my "Challenge Catch-up" cardmaking goal.

I used all colors from the challenge + gold as a neutral color (per Google).

Here is my Alternative #2 card from the Stampin' Up Joy of Sharing Card Kit: The Wonders & Blessings of Christmas #2 (Joy of Sharing Kit Alternative #2)!