When I read Julia's Ways To Use It challenge -- variegated color -- the first thing that popped into my head was "paint chips." So right to my paint chip drawer I went! The colors are Rose Geranium, Raspberry Rush, and California Wine. I colored the image with markers, using the closest colors I had to the paint chips for the flowers. I added a little bit of silver peel-and-stick embellishment around the edges, and some Martha Stewart DP.
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009 GMT Views: 1169
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Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 8:17 AM
Lois! How smart you are! Paint chips are perfect for variegated........I NEVER would have thought of that!!! I love your card, especially the silver edging!! WOW!
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Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 8:41 AM
How clever to achieve your variegation with paint chips!! I've always wanted to try this--it's such a cool idea Great stitching and super cute birdie image. Nice colors, too!!
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Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 8:53 AM
That's cool, Lois to do the varigating with paint chips. Love your card.
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Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 9:39 AM
You're such a clever person to come up with a paint chip! I have a whole pile of them that I never THINK to use! This card is so pretty! I love your background paper and that cute little bird image, but your faux stitches with stickers is over the top!! Love this!!
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