I LOVE splash of color time! To me it's so easy to make a striking, eye catching card with this type of color design. And believe me, when you're working with a color palette that you really like, it's easy to get amazing results. Take a look at this week's color story by Sarah Anderson at the Play Date Cafe and tell me you don't think the same:
Isn't this a gorgeous photo? I wanted to also use a floral focal point and surround the color with black and white. Here is the card that I've designed:
I want to thank Faith of Mark's Finest Papers for letting us use this fabulous stamp set Flourishes & Frames. What an elegant array of stamps and so versatile as well!
If you need a bit more inspiration, take a look at what the other PDC ladies have come up with:
Julie Ranae
Sarah Anderson
Suzanne Czosek
The 'Cup of the Week' will be announced during the next challenge.
**ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY! **
We want you to enjoy this challenge.
Interpret the colors the way you see them.
We do not use specific card stock color names or brands.
Break out of the box and have fun!
The main requirement is:
PDCC COLORS BE THE
FOCUS OF YOUR SUBMISSION
When using additional colors, please limit them to neutrals.
You are welcome to combine challenges,
but we do ask that:
1. The PDCC name and/or photo is used
2. OUR colors are the focus of the card.
Have fun and happy stamping!
Stamps: Flourishes & Frames (Mark's Finest Papers)
Paper: La Creme dp (DCWV), Basic Black, Whisper White (SU)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Silver cord (SU), gem flourish & pearls (Kaisercraft), MS Swirling Lace corner & border punch, Papermart White ribbon, Labels Five Nestabilities, dimensionals
Size: 5 1/4" square
**ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY! **
We want you to enjoy this challenge.
Interpret the colors the way you see them.
We do not use specific card stock color names or brands.
Break out of the box and have fun!
The main requirement is:
PDCC COLORS BE THE
FOCUS OF YOUR SUBMISSION
When using additional colors, please limit them to neutrals.
You are welcome to combine challenges,
but we do ask that:
1. The PDCC name and/or photo is used
2. OUR colors are the focus of the card.
Have fun and happy stamping!
Stamps: Flourishes & Frames (Mark's Finest Papers)
Paper: La Creme dp (DCWV), Basic Black, Whisper White (SU)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Silver cord (SU), gem flourish & pearls (Kaisercraft), MS Swirling Lace corner & border punch, Papermart White ribbon, Labels Five Nestabilities, dimensionals
Size: 5 1/4" square










How pretty, wonderful punched edge. The added flourish looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Andrea. I know you've heard it a lot lately, but, you're amazing with those MS punches - seriously! I love that burgundy flower, it really does add just the right amount of splash.
ReplyDeleteClean & simple, but gorgeous! Very pretty! Love the color scheme! The jewels and the flower make it all pop. As always, great card!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! love the color challenge of this week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant! Definitely an Andrea card! Love the punched borders and the flourish!
ReplyDeleteLove the rose and greens together.
ReplyDeleteYou make the classiest cards, Andrea! I couldn't find a place to comment on the Verve post - will go look again, but I love all THREE cards today!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design Andrea, love your splash of colour in the flower - very you :) And that flourish is stunning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design Andrea, your work is truly lovely, so elegant!
ReplyDeleteI was super jealous when I saw this card in the gallery--this is soooooo perfect! Lots of bling and just the right amount of splashed burgundy! JUST BEAUTIFUL! I was jealous because I WANT YOUR TALENT:) LOVE IT! You are super amazing--so glad you are on the team!
ReplyDeletesuper elegant Andrea, love the CAS design and the splash of colour! :)
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