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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Paper Players 42

Today we've got a wonderful color challenge for you at the Paper Players!

We've been enjoying some fabulous spring time temperatures here in Massachusetts so I'm in a springy mood.  And Poppy Parade is such a fabulous red, well suited for spring.  It fell right into my plans to make a nice floral card for the challenge.

I wish I had more Baja Breeze designer paper.  The one I've used here as my background is an oldie but goodie from the Urban Garden paper pack from a few years ago.  The color is quite soothing to me and helped to set a nice soft tone for my card, which I then kicked up a notch with the splash of Poppy Parade.  I love doing that.  Your eye is immediately drawn to the dramatic flower as it takes center stage against the soft background.  And I think the vintage brad, just sort of finishes off the look.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to head on over to the Paper Players and give this color challenge a try.  The design team has some amazing creations to inspire you!
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9 comments:

  1. LeAnneApril 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    LOVE it!!! Baja Breeze is the best color and you have really packed a punch with this flower!!1

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  2. Kim O'ConnellApril 10, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful! That flower just pops! Love the tiny tage and how you've tied the twine! Here's to another great day of weather in MA!

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  3. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netApril 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Beatiful card. I agree with Kim that the flower just pops off that cards. Love the twine in the BG too. Hugs.

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  4. Ann SchachApril 10, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Perfect balance of colors, Jen! I love the flower with its antique brad!

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  5. jaydeeApril 11, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Jen, what a gorgeous card. I had forgotten about this DSP - I need to go raid my stash. I love the bold flower, the antique brad - and the fact that you made a square card. It creates a beautifully balanced effect on this truly gorgeous card.
    hugs
    jaydee

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  6. Anne Marie HileApril 11, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Just gorgeous, Jen! That flower just pops off the card on that Baja Breeze background! Absolutely stunning! :)

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  7. Lesley April 11, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Love your creation Jen! That flower is fabulous against the Baja!!!

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  8. Nance LeedyApril 11, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Wow, Jen...you totally rocked the colors and the balance of pattered papers. The Poppy flower is spectacular and I love the brad center--perfect!

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  9. RosemaryApril 14, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    LOVE that gorgeous flower!! beautiful card...

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