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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Paper Players 60 and CCMC163

I wanted to participate in the latest Create With Connie and Mary color challenge because it included Pacific Point, a color I don't use nearly enough.

But I was also a little afraid of it, because the colors are so diverse.  But I reminded myself that sometimes being scared of a challenge is just what the doctor ordered.  Then I saw the sketch challenge at The Paper Players and realized that these two challenges would be perfect for each other!

Often when I attempt a color challenge that has just three colors I try to use a layout that is pretty clean and simple.  This beauty gave me plenty of opportunity to leave a lot of white space.

Initially, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for the focal point of my card and after some deliberation decided on the small flower from the Fabulous Florets stamp set.  I embossed it with Tangerine Tango embossing powder then popped it up on some dimensionals.  The sentiment is from the Bring On the Cake stamp set.

Despite my original misgivings about this tough color challenge, I'm actually pretty pleased with how this turned out.  And I love using that rickrack.  It's so Charlie Brown!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
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14 comments:

  1. DebAugust 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Just beautiful! I love all the white on your card! It really helps tone down the bright colors! Great layout, too! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  2. Ann SchachAugust 23, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful, Jen! I love how you popped the flowers up on dimensionals! It gives the card such depth and dimension! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!

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  3. LauriAugust 23, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Jen, I love your card! The flowers are gorgeous, with the outline and dimension. Really pretty colors too! Thanks for playing with the Paper Players this week!

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  4. None NoneAugust 23, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful and I love that rickrack trim! The card is so delightfully CAS.

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  5. MarieAugust 23, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I love your focal point and the colors you used. Your card is stunning.

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  6. Connie BabbertAugust 23, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I love how challenges push us out of our comfort zone. Great use of a lot of white to tone down the BRIGHT colors! Thanks for playing along with our color challenge on Create with Connie and Mary!

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  7. LeAnneAugust 23, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    LOL! I will never be able to look at that rickrack again without thinking of Charlie Brown! You're right! Well, I am glad that my sketch gave you an opportunity to use these challenging colors in such a clean & beautiful way! Love the way you used the sentiment, too! Thanks for playing with the Paper Players this week!

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  8. Nance LeedyAugust 24, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Clean and classy Jen! Love the clean pops of color with all that fabulous white space. The trio of flowers is genius and I love the charlie brown ric rack! So glad you could join us at The Paper Players and CCMC!

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  9. Lesley August 24, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Beautiful Jen, love all the white space and the pop of colour from the flowers. Thanks so much for joining us at the Paper Players!
    Smiles,
    Lesley

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  10. Mary BrownAugust 24, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    GREAT use of white on this card along with the color combo. What a GREAT sketch to go along with it! Thanks for joining us this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  11. Linda CallahanAugust 24, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I love the rickrack too! Love the clean look of this card!

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  12. Lisa MartzAugust 24, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Clean and simple with lots of white...but just enough color to create great visual interest. Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  13. Carrie GaskinAugust 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    So pretty Jen. I love how you've married these two challenges perfectly. Thanks for playing along at CCMC and PP this week.

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  14. jaydeeAugust 26, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Hey Jen, such a fabulous CAS card. I love the colors and your rick rack... thank you for reminding me that I really need to use mine! I love that you kept the sketch clean and simple. Another fabulous card. So glad you joined us at the Paper Players again this week
    hugs
    jaydee

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