Tuesday, August 18, 2015

colourQ 304

Hello!  It's time for a new palette from colourQ!  This week our colors are inspired by this spectacular wreath!  You have to click that link and check that out.  I've seen some garden hoses in my life but I never saw one like that before!  Maybe next year I'll attempt to make that!  My card today isn't anything like that wreath, but here goes:



Despite how much I love that wreath I found the color combo intimidating.  When I sat down to make my card I had no idea what I wanted to do so I searched through my stash and found that leafy die.  I thought it would make a good focal image and from there I just layered on the other colors.  In the end I'm quite pleased with how this came out!  And I got some help from Sketch Saturday!


Our always fabulous colourQ design team has cooked up some fantastic cards for you this week!  So be sure you check them out!  We'd love to see you in the gallery!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Blossom (Precious Remembrance)
Paper:  Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White (SU)
Ink:  Daffodil Delight
Accessories:  Palm Fancy die (Hero Arts); Pierced Rectangle STAX, Fishtail Flags STAX, Pierced Fishtail Flags STAX (My Favorite Things); Cakewalk button (October Afternoon)

13 comments:

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Love your take on that inspiration photo Jen, my friend! Great colour combo and layout! Have a lovely day! Hazel xx

Deepti said...

Oh my this is gorgeous :) love the balance of soft tones with warm pop ups !

Deborah Frings said...

Love these colours and your inspiration card is just fab! Really fresh. Super photo on the graphic!

Jean said...

Love your take on the sketch and use of the colors!!

Shelly said...

Gorgeous!!

Lisa Elton said...

Love those pretty wispy leaves Jen, this is fantastic!! That wreath is pretty nifty huh!!

Karren said...

I really like the colors this week and I love what you've done with them. Such a beautifully graphic card.

Petra Swart said...

WOW, I LOVE that wreath and I LOVE your card, Jen!!!! The leaves are beautiful and I love the little red banner and button!!! You've done great with those colours - love the grey card base!!!!!
Have a lovely day!!!!

Grenouille Greetings said...

I think I might be intimidated by those colours too but you have done a fabulous job. I love the pretty CAS-styling of your card and your use of the large leafy die. Thank you for joining in the fun at Sketch Saturday. Hugs, Lesley

Dana M said...

Stunning card Jen! I adore the palm fronds in the coastal cabana.

Unknown said...

Stunning card!

Niki Rowland said...

Gorgeous colour scheme and I love what you did with it, love those fronds! Thanks for playing along with Sketch Saturday this week, Niki xx

Kim S said...

Fabulous use of those colors!!! I love how the frond stands out and your use of the yellow and red banners is perfect!