This week's Color Challenge is hosted by Jeanne. She selected the color combination of SU Flirty Flamingo, Bermuda Bay, and So Saffron, with a dessert option of balloons. These colors are a beautiful combination!
I had great fun creating this Surprise Box for the challenge. To create the box, I used the ODBD Surprise Box dies to cut out the box from Bermuda Bay cardstock. Next, I sponged onto a piece of white cardstock Hero Arts Distress Oxides inks that match closely to the color combination. I used the balloon and string stamps from Hero Arts Birthday Celebrations Stamp Set and VersaMark® ink to stamp balloons onto the cardstock. I covered the images with Clear Embossing Powder and melted the powder. That was my first step to include "dessert" on my box (i.e., balloons).
I sponged the same inks onto another piece of white cardstock and use it to cut out balloons, streamers, a small bow, small hearts, a flower, borders, and gift boxes. Using SU Silver Glimmer paper, I die cut some "fireworks". I attached the embellishments to the box and added a sentiment.
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Mon, Jun 25, 2018 @ 7:39 PM
Absolutely gorgeous celebration gift box Bev! I’m in awe of all the intricate details and your coloring makes these balloons look like candy! Fantastic work of art!!
------------------------------ ~Jeannie~Be the reason someone smiles today!
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Mon, Jun 25, 2018 @ 8:26 PM
wow this is a fabulous card Bev - so festive and colorful- I love it- all your work this month has been outstanding- thanks for joining us for the month of June
------------------------------ Mary Marsh SCS Color Challenge DT Coordinator My Blog- The Charmed Life
Registered: April 3, 2007 Location: In a state of oblivion.... Posts: 14120
Mon, Jun 25, 2018 @ 9:34 PM
I love these surprise box cards. I've only made a couple and keep thinking I should give it another go. Love the colour combo. Such a fun card.
------------------------------ Heather ...... My Gallery You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson Founding Member of the Punchkateerz - "You don't have to be crazy to be one of us, but it sure helps."
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13991
Mon, Jun 25, 2018 @ 10:01 PM
Oh, my goodness, Bev, this box card is a celebration all by itself! I love the way you used the colors to make the most beautiful balloons and all the other elements--especially the "fireworks" in the background! It has been a delight having you designing with the Color Challenge team this month!
------------------------------ Barbara Splitcoast Dirty Dozen My website: Inky Fun SCS Fan Club Member Color Challenge Team Member QFTD215
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Tue, Jun 26, 2018 @ 3:15 AM
Wow - this is sooooo fun. I still have never done one of these, but I love them. Great images and details - this is sure to delight someone. Many hugz to you, Bev!!!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni