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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Color Throwdown Team!

Whoooo-hoooooo! I'm so excited to tell you that I've been asked to join the Color Throwdown team!! Fun Fun FUN!

Here's today's inspiration photo from Bar...

...and here's my card...


I used the new Dream Big set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, patterned papers are from Simple Stories Summer Fresh, CS colors are brocade blue and kraft, and I used some PTI orange stitched ribbon.  The green mat and blue mat behind the main image are both up on separate layers of foam tape. The image was colored with Copics (YR04, YR21, YR24, B21, B23, B24, YG11, YG13, YG17) and I added Kaiser pearls to the centers of hte flowers. A couple extra flowers and the butterfly were stamped a second time, colored, cut out, and glued onto the base image to get that "out of the box" look. The layout is Deconstructed Sketch #62.

Be sure to stop by and see what the other Color Throwdown team members have created for your inspiration...

Barbara Anders
Broni Holcombe
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Tammy Hershberger
Wanda Cullen
...and our August guest designer, Vicki Zimmer!

Have an awesome Wednesday!
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34 comments:

  1. RietAugust 1, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    What a gorgeous card Denise.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  2. debby4000August 1, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    Gorgeous, sweet card.
    luv
    Debby

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  3. Carol LAugust 1, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Big congrats, and way to come out of the starting gate with such a cute card! NJ!

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  4. SusieAugust 1, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    First of all - CONGRATS!! Beautiful card. The team is lucky to have you!

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  5. Dawn EastonAugust 1, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Congrats girl!!!! LOVE your card! All that kraft and the pretty coloured flowers! The curled down corner is an awesome idea!

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  6. dolcreationsAugust 1, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Congratulations Denise on being asked to join their team. I tell ya, they will not be disappointed with all your ideas! I just love your card today. I love how you cut the butterfly and placed it on the top and the pearls are such a nice touch. Beautiful card!
    P.S. Thank-you so much for your comment today on my blog!

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  7. BeckyAugust 1, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Great job on this challenge. Beautiful colors and love the little pearls.

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  8. Marlena M.August 1, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Gorgeous layout and elements Denise!

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  9. Jackie PedroAugust 1, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Congratulations, Denise! You card is beautiful! LOVE the curled corner on the top right!

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  10. Wanda CullenAugust 1, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I'm so thrilled you're on our team and you totally rocked the first challenge!! LOVE this card with the out of the box blooms and that sweet little turned down corner! ((Hugs)) from your nutty buddy! :-)

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  11. BarbaraAugust 1, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I'm so HAPPY to be designing WITH you, girlfriend! And what a way to start! LOVE this darling image and that awesome design! Huge welcome to you and I can't wait to see what you come up with every week!

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  12. Amy JohnsonAugust 1, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Congrats on your new dt. Love the card. The colors are so pretty and I love the overturned corner.

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  13. BroniAugust 1, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I'm just so thrilled that you've joined us at the CTD, Denise! Your card is spectacular!! LOVE the out-of-the box butterfly and flowers, and what a brilliant use of the layout!!

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  14. MarisaAugust 1, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Love this!! The kraft base is fabulous and the flowers are delightful. Great card.

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  15. Monika/BuzsyAugust 1, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    So pretty Denise. The colors look so good on the flowers and butterfly... the corner desing is perfect with the pearl.

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  16. Vickie ZAugust 1, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Woot! Woot! For your card and being on the DT!!!! Love your coloring on the flowers and butterfly! Excellent use of the sketch!

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  17. Queen MaryAugust 1, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Denise this is so sweet!

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  18. Chris Olsen, GlowbugAugust 1, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful Denise!! I just love your colors and the kraft background. Stunning as always!! Congrats on joining the Color Throwdown. They are so blessed to have you!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  19. Kim SAugust 1, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    LOVE your use of the sweet flowers!

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  20. dpkennedyAugust 1, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    You will be a great addition to the team Denise, congrats! Your card is beautiful!

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  21. Joan ErvinAugust 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Whoohoo!!!! I am sooo excited to be stamping with you again, gf...it's only been 4 years...yikes!!!!! I love your gorgeous card with the beautiful flowers and awesome sketch...love how you rolled down the corner, too, and the addition of the orange gave me warm fuzzies!!!!!

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  22. Andrea L - EnchantINKAugust 2, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Love the way the bright colours pop off the page. Congrats on the new gig! Hugs xxx

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  23. ~ Jo ~August 2, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    Well I am not surprised! You are awesome Denise, congratulations! I love the card, love the colors together and like that you stamped on the kraft... looks good.

    Hugs,
    Jo

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  24. marilynwillauerAugust 2, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Awesome card, love the color combo, and pearls! Just a cute card!

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  25. Elizabeth AllanAugust 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Denise you are going to rock with this team!! Amazing colors and the layout is wonderful!

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  26. LoriAugust 2, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    This is beautiful, Denise! Love your coloring on that sweet image. So glad you're joining us at the Color Throwdown--I'm so excited to be working with you!

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  27. Lynn PutAugust 2, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    This is beautiful Denise! I love the out-of-the-box flowers and butterflies with your pearl accents! So happy to have you on our CTD team! :)

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  28. Shannon WhiteAugust 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Yay! 8-) Congrats Miss Denise!! They obviously have Excellent taste! So Happy for you! And your card is just DARLING! Love the Sweet image and fab layout too!

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  29. Carolyn KingAugust 3, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Congrats to you! love your picture and this card is fabulous!!! Great colors :)

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  30. RuthAugust 3, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Such a beautiul card - I love the curled paper!

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  31. Mary MarshAugust 3, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    very prett ycard Denise-and a biog congrats on your newest dt spot

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  32. Silke LedlowAugust 3, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Hey Denise...CONGRATS on your new gig! You totally rocked this color combo! Hugs ~S~

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  33. Life Full of SunflowersAugust 3, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    congratulations Denise - that's awesome. I love this card and the color combination is great.

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  34. JD/ JillAugust 6, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Congrats to you! Such a pretty card to start with...I really like how you added the pearls to the flowers...

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