It seems like so much time has passed since I last stamped. Isn’t it funny how a few days can seem like an eternity? However, I felt up to a challenge today, and I must say that the ColourQ Challenge was certainly that! Pumpkin Pie with Melon Mambo, Bravo Burgundy, Pretty in Pink and White? Yikes! Since I had not used my Garden from the Heart stamp set yet, I decided to go for it! And you know what, I ended up liking this combination together. It was refreshing, in an avant garde way! Enjoy a slice of “Pretty Pumpkin Melon”, and I will Whisper a Bravo while you Mambo!
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Pack a punch! Punches stole the show on this card. The Pinking Heart Punch provides a delicate Melon Mambo border, while the Photo Corner Punch helps to frame the image mat. The Horizontal Slot Punch gives a twist to the Bravo Burgundy Designer Label, allowing Melon Mambo Ribbon to be laced under it. The “Merci” sentiment from Chic Boutique, inked in Bravo Burgundy and stamped onto Whisper White, is popped out with the Small Oval Punch.
- Ooo la la! A Pink Circle Fire Brad adds bling to a “designer” straw hat! The hat was stamped once in Basic Brown onto Whisper White, and then stamped a second time onto a selection from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper collection. The ribbon was then snipped out from the designer paper and adhered onto the first image, a tip gleaned from Mary Fish. Blender Pens and Pretty in Pink and Always Artichoke inks add life to the flowers.
- Butterflies flutter by! The new Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Wings Embosslits die creates the cutest little butterflies! I selected two to accent the sentiment and the image mat.
I am so glad that I accepted this challenge. Challenges often push us beyond our comfort zone, while giving us permission to experiment. I probably would have never paired Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie if not for this challenge. Yet, I like the look! And speaking of challenges, have you played at the PPA yet this week? Remember that you have until Noon (CST) Tuesday to upload your Anything But a Card projects.
I would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers these past few days. Aunt Margie passed away peacefully Thursday. Many of you have emailed me with your words of comfort. I am always amazed at how our “Stampin’ Family” is there when we need them. Once again, I thank you so much.
As always, if you have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, please do not hesitate to contact me. And, of course, I appreciate your comments. So please, won’t you let me know what you think about today’s card? Until next time…
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Stamp Sets: Garden from the Heart (117004 W; 118568 C—Occasions Mini), Chic Boutique (113744); Inks: Basic Brown (104315), Always Artichoke (105219), Pretty in Pink (101301); Designer Series Paper: Sweet Pea (117161—Occasions Mini); Card Stock: Bravo Burgundy textured (108696—Rich Regal assorted), Melon Mambo (115320), Pretty in Pink (100459), Whisper White (100730); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Stampin’ Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder (117335—Occasions Mini), Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138—Occasions Mini), Photo Corner Punch (109042), Pinking Hearts Punch (117649—Occasions Mini), Designer Label Punch (107590), Small Oval Punch (107304), Horizontal Slot Punch (105089), Blender Pens (102845); Glitz and Glam: Melon Mambo 1/2″ Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115611), Circle Fire Brads (109110)
Looks like you mastered the colour challenge Ann. I’m sorry to hear about your Aunt too. Thanks for the tip details on how you pulled it together. Especially like the paper pieced band on the hat and the little bit of bling. Wonderful!
So sorry about your Aunt. You have my prayers. Your card is so beautiful. Hugs,
Yipes . . . look at this huge following of your blog! Great card . . . I adore how the hat ribbon matches the photo corner punch. hugs, M
When I saw this stamp set, it really didn’t “jump” out at me. Since then I have seen some really cute cards, espcially yours, using this set. It is starting jump on my wish list now. Great color combo!
Really love how the butterflies stand out against the plain colours. Beautiful work!!! Very inspiring for a novice stamper like me:)
Ann,
Loved Pretty Pumpkin Melon.The hat&butterfly Is darling.
Love,Sissy
Wow! I want that stamp set!!!! Beautiful card Ann. Just amazing, as always.
Leslie said …
What an inspiring and original take on the color combinations! The hat definitely makes me think “Spring” which is a warming thought amidst the blowing cold and snow.
Beautiful card – love those striped butterflies! Thanks so much for playing along at the colourQ this week!
Love the colors you used on this card, Ann! Great card!
Wow, you did really well with the color challenge…don’t think I could’ve done it! 🙂 Great card!
I saw this challenge and passed it up. Too hard for me. 🙂 If anyone could make a card look that beautiful using that color combination, it would be you. Your card is beautiful Ann.
Mary
I would never even attempt something like this and you just go for it! Amazing and you pulled it all together in one beautiful card – fabulous details! Sorry to hear about your aunt…..thinking of you xoxox
Striped butterflies! I’m in love.
Gorgeous, Ann.
Thinking of you and sending big hugs your way.
Another beautiful card! Just lovely.
Yikes! I’m more impressed with you working all those colors into a sentence! I knew you’d meet the challenge head on and wow us all again!
Mike
oh ann, i am so sorry i haven’t been there for you…i lost my mojo for the last while and have been a dud. i see on the posts about you loosing your aunt. sweet one, i hope you can find the love amidst the suffering…He shows us both…xox
eeeewwwweeee! i just love how you tied in the corner adornment with the ribbon and the flutterbies and i love the paper! which is it? you made this stamp look so modern and young! i especially love how the corner punch out looks…who would have thought. ann, thank you so much for your continued support. xox
Beautiful job with these colors!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you! May you find comfort in loving memories of your aunt!
Beautiful card. Love the colors and the punches!
You’re in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about your Aunt!
Your card today Ann is really lovely…great color combo Ann : )
Wow! I love the pumpkin! Great card! I am sorry to hear that your aunt passed away. Hugs! ~Bonnie~
Really, really pretty! (Big shocker! LOL!)
Sorry to hear about your aunt! Big hugs!
Good morning! This is so pretty and I love your take on the colors. I love your post title, by the way. For some reason it just made me smile! XO