Thursday, January 1, 2009

Color Inspiration #36


Here is this week's color inspiration from Kristina Werner.


It came just in time for me to create a birthday card for Betty, my mother-in-law. I just hope she doesn't see it here before it arrives in her mailbox in North Carolina. Her birthday is Jan. 7, so happy early birthday, Betty!

I used a stamp from SU's Touch of Nature with both rose red and pretty in pink inks, DSP in old olive, and old olive and whisper white cardstock. The ribbon is rose red. I used the scallop punch on the edge of a piece of cardstock to get the little 'tufts.' I wasn't sure about adding the chunky glitter - I thought it might be a bit too much - but it turned out to be just the right touch.


While I was stamping, I made a card for our friend Tony. His birthday also is on Jan. 7. I like that the colors in the DSP are gender-neutral. They make for a nice man-card. The colors are pumpkin pie, brilliant blue (I think), bashful blue and wild wasabi.

Tony's card is a knock-off of a card I made the other day for my friend Chickie, whose birthday is Jan. 5.

For Chickie's card, I was planning to make a ruffle out of the twill tape, after I stamped HAPPY BIRTHDAY on it. But, I stopped. I kind of liked the way the tape folded over but could also stand up. What do you think?

And, now that I'm thinking about it, I still need to make a card for my dad Bob. His birthday is Jan. 4. Yikes! This first week of January sure is birthday busy!

10 comments:

Marie said...

Very cute! I love both cards you made here! I always have trouble with the smaller images and I really like how you made them stand out using repitition! So cute!

Mary Ann S. said...

Love the card and hey, you made Kristina Werner's top 15!!! Grats!
You make me want to buy more ribbon, too.

Traveling Mama said...

So cute! Love the chunky glitter! I'm sure your MIL will love it!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Jackie!

Unknown said...

beautifully done, jackie! congrats on making the top 15!

Regan said...

oh my , this is beautiful!!!!

Lisa Brown said...

very pretty cards! Love your challenge card! Congrats on top 15!

Brooke S said...

Congrats! I too love that stamp set.....Love the card.. Great dimension...
Hugs
Brooke

Kim said...

Great cards! The birthday cards are so fun looking!

Kim

Shelley said...

Love the use of the scallop punch, it's a great feature. Congrats on making the cut!