Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Play Date Cafe Color Challenge #131

This is the current color story for The Play Date Cafe Color Challenge that ends today:


It's an understatement when I say using these colors was a challenge for me!  Here's what I came up with:


Decided to use color blocks in my design and these layering papers from Hero Arts (Mandarin, Celadon and Pine) were the closest I had to the challenge colors.  The outline flower is from Hero Arts CL495 Blossom Art set and the sentiment is from Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler (I love how this font goes with the flowers!).  White base card was embossed with a Lifestyle Crafts embossing folder.  I decided I needed to carry the white forward in my design so I used a white gel pen to accent the flower.
Other Materials Used:  Hero Arts Snow layering paper, Michael's black pearls and black cs

I'm off to check out some of the real flowers blooming in my garden and to get some Vitamin D from the sun :) 

14 comments:

Lin said...

The colors look great together, Robin - love your take on them! This one scared me, but you made it look easy!

sheila said...

WOW! Absolutely love this Robin! Colors are great and love how you tied them to gether with the stamp!

joy said...

Robin, you did a fantastic job with these colors! Love that white embossing folder and that you added the white on the flower. Good luck in the challenge.

Barb said...

It sure doesn't look line you struggled at all, Robin! This is awesome! Love the color blocks!

Michelle said...

Wow! You did a fabulous job, Robin! Love the colorblocking and embossed frame you created! I struggled tremendously with these colors!

CinnamonSally said...

Gosh Robin you have nailed this challenge completely, your card is stunning!!

Cindy C. said...

Stunning!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Wow, what a striking card! Colour blocking is a great idea for these tricky colours!

Rosemary said...

robin... that is one super cool card you created! love the color blocking combined with that really neat embossed background!!!

Larissa Heskett said...

BEAUTIFUL Card!! I LOVE your take on the challenge!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Maureen Morton said...

Oh, Robin - what you have done with this unusual color combo! I love it. and that great texture around the edges is so perfect. Thanks for visiting me - I am now a follower here. What fun!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Robin, one would never know what a challenge these colors are for you! You totally ROCKED them, girl!

Thanks so much for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe. :)

GrammySue's Creations said...

Hi Robin, This card turned out beautiful. I love how the colors go to gether so well. Awesome job. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Hugs.

Brenda said...

Challenging or not, you did a fantastic job! Love the panels and the beaded flower!