West Elm Inspired
How wonderful is this scene from West Elm that Kristina posted for her color challenge?? I would love to just jump inside that photograph.
The color palette is: Very Vanilla, Tempting Turquoise, Taken with Teal, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, & Close to Cocoa
Since Kristina posted late and it is almost my bed time, I decided to use Julee's Mojo Madness sketch for my design. These two-sided cardstocks from My Minds Eye Tres Jolie Collection have all of the colors and worked great for a masculine birthday design (I realized tonight my supply of boy birthday cards is seriously lacking).
I love the sentiments and shabby font in Stampin' Up's That's Nice set. My old olive border strip is done by using a Martha Stewart border punch on each side. I added a present from a Studio G dollar set (perfect to fit inside a 1" punch) and the design was complete.
Thanks to Kristina & Julee for the inspiration.
I'm almost packed for Inspired. I've set a couple of blog posts for the weekend while I'm gone, including a fun Micro Challenge at Caardvarks (go check out the cool Flight of Fancy gallery).
This card is awesome and totally meets the color challenge. I had no idea you were going to Inspired you lucky girl. Can't wait to hear all the details and see all your pics. Have fun!!!
Posted by: Denise Bryant (imchatty) | April 08, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Great job on both challenges - love those colours too!
Posted by: MandyMc | April 09, 2008 at 04:45 AM
wow.. this is GORGEOUS.
i saw the color inspiration today on my feedblitz message.. boy i had no idea how to make it work. you totally made a great card with both challenges.
Posted by: Claudia Rosa | April 09, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Really cute card !!!
Different and very good craftsmanship.
Posted by: Linda Martinelli | April 09, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Fun card! Love the sketwed panel. Looks fabulous. Thanks for playing! :)
Posted by: Julee T. | April 09, 2008 at 12:23 PM
WOW! It's been a while since I visitied last and I missed a lot....firstly, I LOVE the new look to your blog and next......your work is awesome as usual!!!
Posted by: DeeDee | April 09, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Your card is beautiful.. I agree with jumping into the picture ~ so relaxing!
Pam
Posted by: Pam Tetreault | April 09, 2008 at 02:33 PM
gorgeous card! Love that quote!
Posted by: WendyP | April 09, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Awesome card, Stef. Love how you angled the sentiment.
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | April 09, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Thanks so much for the sweet blog comment yesterday! :)
Posted by: Camille | April 09, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Beautiful card...love that patterned paper!
Posted by: Erika Hybben | April 09, 2008 at 09:52 PM
The ocean scene is very relaxing and so is your card...wonderful take on the inspiration. Joan
Posted by: Joan Jeffery | April 09, 2008 at 10:02 PM
This is such a cute card!
Posted by: The Stampin' Soldier | April 10, 2008 at 05:55 PM
WOW -- love those colors, so fantastic!!
Posted by: Corie Foster | April 10, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Super cute card! TFS!
Posted by: Travelingmama@pobox.com | April 11, 2008 at 06:28 AM