color combo challenge #251

hello crafty friends! 

the new color combo #251 is LIVE!

the colors this month are pink - blush - onyx - rose - olive and here is what i came up with - 

"FOREVER & EVER" 

 i based my layout on color combo #251: fade into you

i used all five colours from the colour palette on my card. my creative boost came from inspiration photo #4: focus on theme: wedding/marriage. other inspiration: inspiration photo #1: pink roses {idea: rose pattern}; inspiration photo #2: typewriter font (idea: typewriter); inspiration photo #4: pearls {idea: pearl necklace};

and here are some close ups from my project:
 i started with a white cardstock and a added a hint of pink colour using FABER-CASTELL gelatos, which i mixed with water. when the cardstock has dried, i doodled the onyx frame around it and adhered it onto the pink card base.

for my sentiment i used WEBSTER'S PAGES "in love" collection. i die cut the frame using paper from the same collection and SPELLBINDERS "floral ovals" die.

i cut the pink doily with SPELLBINDERS "picot edge circles" die. then i added pink and rose coloured paper roses on top of it. i die cut the leaves with HEARTFELT CREATIONS HCD718 decorative chateau gate die.

to write the word LOVE i used PRIMA marketing clear stamp with onyx coloured ink pad. i fussy cut the different letters and adhered them with mounting tape to my card.

thank you for joining me today!

and don't forget the deadline for this colour combo is july 28th, 2014.
for more detailed information, visit COLOR COMBOS GALORE website. 

i hope you will join us at CCG!

hugs 'n smiles,

color combo challenge #248

hello crafty friends! 

the new color combo #248 is LIVE! the colors this week are pistachio - taupe - soft blue - light grey - peach and here is what i came up with -

"your SMILE" 

 i based my layout on color combo #248: sweet serenity 

 i used all five colours from the colour palette on my page. my creative boost came from inspiration photo #1: focus on product: twine {wrapped twine around the layout}. other inspiration: inspiration photo #3: various clocks and punched paper edges edges (idea: the clock and the filigree silver edge); inspiration photo #4: banners and buttons {idea: green banner and small buttons}; inspiration photo #2: different sized cogs {idea: flowers}. 

and here are some close ups from my project: 

i started with a white cardstock, PRIMA marketing "clocks" 12x12" stenciled mask and modeling paste.

after the paste has dried, i used light grey PANPASTELS to colour the dimensional clocks. i cut of 1cm from each side of the white cardstock, distressed the edges with TIM HOLTZ' "broken china" ink pad and layered it on green pattern paper. 

i used WEBSTER'S PAGES "new beginnings" collection. the designs are amazing and i could embellish my page just by fussy cutting the cute elements from the pattern papers.

the amazing chippie is from WORDS or WHATEVER "clock and gear corner". i covered the clock with embossing powder first to create the distressed look and then i coloured the chippie with distress ink.

i cut the cogs from cardstock using TIM HOLTZ' "movers and shapers cogs" die. i colored them with distress ink "broken china" and "shabby shutters'.

for the title i used pattern paper and WEBSTER'S PAGES alphabet stickers.

thank you for joining me today!

and don't forget the deadline for this colour combo is july 28th, 2013. for more detailed information, visit COLOR COMBOS GALORE website.
i hope you will join us at CCG!

hugs 'n smiles,
Emmy

color combo challenge #247

hello crafty friends! 

the new color combo #247 is LIVE! the colors this week are red - coral - wheat - goldenrod - seafoam and here is what i came up with - 

"LOVE this look" 

i based my layout on color combo #247: caribbean dreams

 
  i used all five colours from the colour palette on my page. my creative boost came from inspiration photo #1: focus on design: clustered elements {clustered accordion paper flowers}. 

other inspiration: inspiration photo #1: accordion paper flowers (idea: cake flowers); inspiration photo #2: washi tape flag strips {idea: flag strip name tag}; inspiration photo #3: cogs {idea: circle doilies}; inspiration photo #4: banner, repetition of the same elements {idea: garland}.

and here are some close ups from my project:

i started with a white cardstock, THE CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP "harlequin" 12x12" doodling template and panpastels. 

after the fixative spray has dried, i used THE CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP "mini harlequin" and "mini tile texture" 6x6" templates with modeling paste to add dimension to my background.

i did a lot of stamping using BOBUNNY's mixed media clear stamp sets and different colours RANGER ink pads.

the paper collection i used is from WEBSTER'S PAGES - modern romance. i fussy cut, embossed and die cut the pattern sheets to create my embellishments. 

the chipboard elements are from WORDS or WHATEVER. i used the arrow pack WOW1828. i covered the chippie with gesso and after it dried, i covered it with TIM HOLTZ crackle paint. 

for the accordion flowers i used pattern paper and TIM HOLTZ rosette die.

the little cameras are made with the DIE-NAMICS "cute cameras" die.

for my title i used another WOW chipboard from the "life elements word pack 3" WOW1874. i layered it on a stamp die cut, which i made with MARIANNE DESIGN die. the negative of this die cut, i used as a frame around my picture.

for the cogs i used SPELLBINDERS sprightly sprockets die.

the banner is also cut with a SPELLBINDERS DIE.

thank you for joining me today! 

and don't forget the deadline for this colour combo is july 28th, 2013. for more detailed information, visit COLOR COMBOS GALORE website.

i hope you will join us at CCG! 

hugs 'n smiles, 

Emmy

color combo challenge #246

hello crafty friends! 

the new color combo #246 is LIVE! the colors this week are grey - red - buff - light blue - space cadet and here is what i came up with - 

"two girls in LONDON"

i based my layout on color combo #246: a bit of americana

 i used all five colours from the colour palette on my page. 

my creative boost came from inspiration photo #4: focus on theme: postal / air mail (i created a travel layout, using postal themed papers, images and stamps). 

 other inspiration: inspiration photo #1: framed background (idea: checkerboard design); inspiration photo #2: red glitter stickers and flourishes (idea: glittered letters). 

and here are some close ups from my project:

i started with white cardstock, THE CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP "solace" doodling template and panpastels - light blue and light grey.

after the fixative spray has dried i added dimensional birds with modeling paste and THE CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP "flying geese" mini template.

i did a lot of stamping using PAPERMANIA's "portobello road" stamp set and MAKING MEMORIES travel stamp set.

the lovely papers are also from PAPERMANIA's "portobello road" collection.

i used FLOURISH WITH A BLING "jasmine laser flourish - red" and adhesive pearls 100 pack - blue.

 i used a lot of stamped images to decorate my picture. 

the red glittered letters are from MAKING MEMORIES sticker alphabet. 

i hope you enjoyed today's post!

thank you for visiting me! and don't forget the deadline for this colour combo is july 28th, 2013 but remember this week's GALLERY FAVES will be chosen for entries received by july 11th. 

for more detailed information, visit COLOR COMBOS GALORE website. 

i hope you will join us at CCG! 

hugs 'n smiles, 

Emmy

color combo challenge #242

hello crafty friends! 

the new color combo #242 is LIVE! the colors this week are ivory - blush - melon - gold - onix and here is what i came up with - 

"YOU SHINE"

i based my layout on color combo #242: a touch of gold

i used all five colours from the colour palette on my page. my creative boost came from inspiration photo #1: focus on style: shabby chic (used doilies  pearls, flourishes, scrolls, florals). 

other inspiration: inspiration photo #2: clustered flowers, black ornaments (idea: cake florals and accents); inspiration photo #4: gold filigree buttons (idea: gold lantern).

the deadline for this colour combo is may 28th, 2013

but remember this week's GALLERY FAVES will be chosen for entries received by may 13th. for more detailed information, visit COLOR COMBOS GALORE website.

i hope you will join us at CCG!

hugs 'n smiles,
Emmy

color combo challenge #241 & MME

hello crafty friends!

the new color combo #241 is LIVE! the colors this week are taupe - red - buttercream - olive - stone and here is what i came up with - 

"THESE LITTLE MOMENTS"

i based my layout on color combo #241: love, always

and on MY MIND'S EYE april sketch

i used all five colours from the colour palette on my page. my creative boost came from inspiration photo #2: focus on design: repetition / sequence (duplicated focal photos and ballerina silhouettes).

other inspiration: inspiration photo #1: banner strips (idea: banner); inspiration photo #3: swirls, pearls, jewels (idea: bridal attire and accessories).

i started with white cardstock, DONNA DOWNEY "turkish grunge" mask and panpastels. after the protective layer has dried i began stamping. i used TIM HOLTZ "urban chic" {the fancy decorative element} and "good thoughts" {the sentiment stamped in red}

i outlined some of the masked pattern with FABER-CASTELL pitt artist pen - brown.

i used MY MIND'S EYE "lost and found 2: rosy" paper line and the collection embellishments - dimensional stickers, brads and journalling cards.

the red swirl is from FLOURISH WITH A BLING - grace pearl flourish. i cut it in two to match my design.

for my title i used a journalling card from MME. i cut out the glittery frame {which i used on different spots on my page}, inked its edges and layered it on brown carstock.

the smallest ballerina i stamped and cut out from pattern paper {i used the back side of my stamped image to match the direction of the rest of the ballerinas}. the red one a fussy cut from pattern paper.

i hope you enjoyed my creation today. 

here is a lost with some of the products i used on this layout:

CCG #241: Love, Always

FWAB Chloe Pearl Flourish Red

FWAB Adhesive Pearls Antique Gold

PITT® Artist Pens: NEUTRAL

Stamper's Big Brush Pens: RED

Stamper's Big Brush Pen: NEUTRAL

the deadline for this colour combo is the last day of the month: april 28, 2013

 but remember this week's GALLERY FAVES will be chosen for entries received by april 28.

for more detailed information, visit COLOR COMBOS GALORE website.

i hope you will join us at CCG!

hugs 'n smiles,
Emmy