Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Ink-spired Xmas

My friend Marisa Ritzen is on the design team at Inkspirations (now you know how I got my post's title!), and yet somehow, I have never played in their challenges.  Until today.
Here's the current color challenge:


And at Waltzingmouse, this is the sketch:

My interpretation --

When I first looked at the color palette, it did not say "Christmas" to me.  But I was determined to make it a Christmas card,  just so I can add another one to my pile!



I had to substitute Certainly Celery for Pear Pizzazz.  But I don't think you can really tell, can you?

I'm entering at Mark's Finest Papers, too, where you need to use a bow.  Does a ribbon count??  ;)

That's it for now.  Thanks for joining me!

Colleen

Stamps:  Perfect Presentation & Wishing You Cheer, both by SU
Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink:  Whisper White craft, Rich Razzleberry, Certainly Celery
Punches:  1" circle
Other:  glitter, ribbon scraps, dimensionals, blue rhinestone by Queen & Co.

17 comments:

Jean Franks Beck said...

What gorgeous Christmas colors! This is beautiful - you've made this palette sing. :)

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Lovely holiday card Colleen, I love non-traditional colors christmas card, so cool! Love the glittered snow too, look just like the real thing!

Andrea Ewen said...

Wonderful Colleen! I think those colors look perfectly Christmas to me! That sparkly snow is so eye catching and you've aced both challenges...IMO!

H2 :) said...

This is fantastic Colleen! Great layout. Love both your "falling snow" background & the glittery snow. :)

Marisa said...

Thanks for playing along this week, Colleen! Love how you used the colours. The tree is adorable and I love the sparkle for the snow drifts.

Emily Keaton said...

Colleen, this is wonderful!! I totally agree with one of the other commenters--you really made this palette sing! It doesn't say Christmas to me, either, but you TOTALLY pulled it off. Fantastic work. I just love the sparkly snow you used, too. :)

Vicki Dutcher said...

Such a gorgeous card!! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

Becky said...

Beautiful card and beautiful colors. Thank you for playing with Speedy's Friends.

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

this is so pretty, love these colors and the cute design

Benzi said...

Oh, a card with my fav color, Rich Razzleberry. I think this is a great mix of colors and you have made a fabulous card with them. I really like your icy ground...makes me shiver. Of course, that doesn't take much. LOL

Ruth M said...

A very contemporary Christmas card, I love these colours, very bright and cheery! Fabulous card!

Joanne Travis said...

Love your snow scene and the sparkle.
Thanks for sharing and for joining Speedy's Friends this week!

Renée said...

totally gorgeous! love the snow and the tree topper!

Lee-Anne said...

Congratulations on the win at the Inkspiration site. Your card is just beautiful,I love the tree and the glittered snow is the perfect touch. Just lovely!!

Alice said...

this is so sweet! beautiful card. thanks for joining us at WMSC this week!

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

Fabulous job with those colours! Beautiful card...love the sparkle!

Deborah Frings said...

Great card - lovely colour scheme.

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