Tuesday, June 10, 2014

colourQ 245 and Seize the Sketch 22

Every other Tuesday I get to show off some extra fun stuff here.  That's because this Tuesday is the debut of a new color palette from colourQ and a new sketch from Seize the Sketch.  This week at colourQ Arielle has found some great colors inspired by these fabric lanterns and over at Seize the Sketch our hostess is the super talented Lori Tecler whose cards range from cute and whimsical to classic CAS!



I thought I was in serious trouble with this eclectic color palette and procrastinated quite a long time about making this card but once I got going with my design the whole thing just sort of flowed together.  I love when that happens!  The sketch has a wonderful layout that is perfect for showing off pretty patterned paper and the shapes can be easily interpreted to show off your own design.  I tend to be quite literal when I follow a sketch (that's the left-brain banker talking) so I followed the layout to a "T" but our amazing STS design team has quite a collection of interpretations of this sketch to inspire you so be sure to head on over there to check them out.

And not to be outdone, my friends on the colourQ design team have created some cards and scrapbook layouts that will make you heart go pitter-patter!  Don't forget to pop on over there too!  And in the meantime, I hope you have time to join either or both of these challenges.  We always love to see your designs in the gallery!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Summer Silhouettes, Off the Grid (SU); Take Note (Verve)
Paper:  Classic White (Flourishes); Solar White (Neenah); Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Pacific Point (SU)
Ink:  Summer Starfruit, Calypso Coral (SU); Onyx Black (Versafine)
Accessories:  Pierced Square STAX (My Favorite Things)

20 comments:

Shelly said...

Such a happy card! The colors are so pretty! Love it!

Happy Dance said...

You've nailed this card for both DT assignments. Gorgeous colors paired with a wonderful sketch. Love the graph paper stamping on your smaller panel. Sweet flowers too! Love this. Bev

Marybeth said...

Nice way to combine the two challenges Jen. Love your end result. Loving the yellow flowers and pretty design.

Katie Melhus said...

Fun and Summer-y goodness! :)

Tracey McNeely said...

Gorgeous Jen, I love the checkered stamp inside the box!

Deepti said...

This is so pretty, love that cluster of flowers :)

Colleen Dietrich said...

Such a beautiful sentiment, paired with those happy flowers. :)

Just Me said...

your card is so dainty and happy ,,makes you want to smile. Thank you so much for sharing ...love it

~amy~ said...

super cute, love the colors!

Susan Renshaw said...

Your card certainly made me smile!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

The colors sing with this sketch!

stampwithsandy said...

Great colors and I love the clean simplicity!

Sherry Eckblad said...

Loving the colors and those flowers on your card!

Lori said...

So pretty! Love the pop of yellow from the cheery flowers.

Unknown said...

the colours are so very sweet - wonderful interpretation from you

Mona Pendleton said...

So pretty Jen! Love the beautiful blossoms!

maria f. said...

Ah yes, that definitely looks like yellow ("Starfruit"). Thanks for the tip, Jen.

Robin K. said...

This is so fresh and pretty!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Beautiful card Jen - love how you've combined all of those colours!

Being Mrs Miles said...

wow Jen, you really pulled these two challenges together. The colors work so well with your interpretation. SIMPLY lovely, I say!