Tuesday, March 1, 2011

A Little Color Challenge....

I love it when talented (and sweet) people put their heads together to come up with a fun challenge. That's just what the dream collaboration of Vicky, Deborah and Kathy did with this "color throwdown". Check out their blogs to see their gorgeous inspiration cards, the challenge details are on The Daily Marker.
The challenge is to use 4 Copic colors without blending or just use this color combo:
there is also a sketch to follow (which I did quite loosely, as always):
I made two cards using the same design; on one I followed Vicky's lead and stamped on kraft cs and colored with Copics.....

and on the other I did the stamping and coloring on white cs for a totally different look...
I like how the first one looks aged and vintage without having to break out the Distress inks. The Copic colors are soft and subtle when stamped on kraft. Then they pop against the bright white cardstock. I did some stamp layering for the background, it's very light on the kraft card.

Stamps: Hero Arts- Flowers and Swirls S5488, Classic Fabric Design CG245, Essential Messages CL371, Truly Appreciated CL380
Paper: Kraft Cardstock-PTI; White cardstock-Neenah Solar White; Patterned Paper- Graphic 45 Eden's Symphony from Botanicabella Collection.
Copic Markers- I used what I had Y38, YR16, YG05, B24
Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black; HA Soft Sand Shadow ink; Faded Jeans Distress ink.
May Arts Jute Twine; Labels 8 Nestabilities Dies; Sizzix tag die. Sakura White Gel Pen.

~ Psalm 16:7-8 ~
"I will bless the Lord who guides me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I know the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me."

blessings,
nancy

20 comments:

  1. I love your take on this challenge Nancy! I am always astounded by the effect of colouring on kraft! Lovely cards!

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  2. Both are gorgeous 'happy' cards and I love the thought for the day! TFS!

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  3. ... and I love the subtle layering on the second card!

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  4. WOW Nancy - really love these! Great colors ...yummy!

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  5. Both cards are beautiful Nancy! My fav is the 2nd card. So pretty! Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my blog. Sorry I haven't visited yours as often as I'd like to lately. It's been a very busy time for me with work, family, etc. I'm hoping to get back to all my fav blogs soon! And thanks for the thought of the day. It always reminds me of what's really important in life. hugs.

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  6. Wow, this great - I'm so into colouring on kraft right now! Jo x

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  7. Love both of these, Nancy - beautiful design!!

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  8. Great cards Nancy! I love how you worked this colour challenge ;)

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  9. Both cards are so pretty, Nanc! Love the way the colors look on the kraft! I really need to try that! Thank you for always inspiring me!

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  10. Love your take on this sketch, super beautiful Nancy, to me they are Autumn colours, so yummy!

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  11. Hi Nancy! I always enjoy seeing your beautiful cards! I think I like both of them equally! Your thought for the day is such a fantastic verse; full of hope and promise! Thank you so much for sharing it!...Nancy :o)

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  12. Beautiful! I love both designs, very fresh and pretty! Love your coloring with copics on kraft. I think I will try pencils on kraft going forward, I tried copics on kraft and didn't like my outcome too well!

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  13. I am impressed Nancy... both your cards are stunning and look so bright and beautiful coloured with the copics.

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  14. LOOOOOOOOOOVE them both....especiall the second one! Perfection!!!

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  15. Beautiful cards, Nancy! Love the coloring on krafts!

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  16. Wonderful use of the colors and love the shapes of them! Beautiful!

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  17. How did I miss this?? Oh my oh my these are soooooooo beautiful Nancy. I love how you showed both totally different but, equally gorgeous!!!!!!
    Thanks for taking the time to submit to the color throw down. Makes me so happy :) Hugs, Kathy

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  18. beautiful take on the challenge, Nancy! love the layered stamping. lovely cards!

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  19. wow Nancy!!!! just came back from a looong weekend and checking what has been going on and here I am looking at this!!! SOooooo beautiful! I love the use of colors on this!! Thank you so much for participating!

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