The Clean & Simple Challenge CAS265 (3/24/14) was "Color Blocking with a twist". The twist was to add a die cut or punch shape to the color blocking.
Color blocking is not something I've done before, so my attempt was rather timid - I opted to go subtle with my color choices and kept to tones of blue. I swiped the back of the stamp with three Memento mini pads - Summer Sky, Teal Zeal and Nautical Blue. They looked kind of dorky together after I applied the ink to the stamp so I gave it a spritz of water and allowed the inks to run together to soften the effect. The background used here is the first generation stamping; I was able to get 2 more images before I ran out of ink. I love making left-overs for some future project!
I opted to use a stamped silhouette image on the color blocked background and have the die cut be off to the side. The tiny rhinestones were added to give a bit of sparkle to an otherwise somber card.
It was so nice of you to stop by and look at my Birds in the Thicket card. Thank you!
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 GMT Views: 7455
Favorited:52
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74640
Tue, Mar 25, 2014 @ 5:59 PM
Absolutely beautiful! I love this card.
------------------------------ My Blog---My Gallery---My PinterestI'm a Punchkateer! (Prez) FOREVERDirty Dozen Alumni2014 CAS Spring DT--- Inspiration Challenge Co- Hostess 12/02/17-12/28/19 Watercolor Wednesday Design Team Hebrews 13:2Brenda
Registered: May 9, 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8703
Tue, Mar 25, 2014 @ 6:00 PM
Absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in love with it!!!!!!!
------------------------------ Mary ~~ QFTD #152, FS#514CC Guest Design Team 2012, 2013, 2017 & 2022 2014 CAS Spring Design Team MemberSC Guest Design Team 2015 & 2022 SU Consultant "Life's greatest adventure is finding your place in the Circle of Life" - Lion King
Registered: May 15, 2008 Location: Seacoast town in beautiful New England Posts: 2869
Tue, Mar 25, 2014 @ 6:04 PM
Nothing at all somber about this. Your coloring blocking is stunning as is the entire layout! Faved and thanks for sharing this beauty!
------------------------------ Robin ~My Growing Gallery~ Proud Fan Club Member FS324 and Tuesday Teapotter Life is about choices. Choose to live each day to its fullest.
Registered: September 21, 2006 Location: In the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Home of the Paper Clip Project - The National Cornbread Festival Posts: 26563
Wed, Mar 26, 2014 @ 3:15 AM
Awesome! I especially love your twist on this....... Into my fav's
------------------------------ Happy Stamping Vicki One of Kota's Kids ***A Proud Fan Club Member *** QFTD81.... FS295
Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Wed, Mar 26, 2014 @ 3:49 AM
Wow, what a fabulous CAS design, I love this layout, I will favorite for future use for sure! Lovely, striking silhouette image and die-cut - very beautiful!
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26119
Wed, Mar 26, 2014 @ 5:55 AM
Wowsers! Is this ever beautiful! I would not have said sombre at all; peaceful and serene maybe but not sombre. The little gems are like dew drops on the twigs. I really love your layout. This goes in my favourites for sure. TFS