Whenever I see one of Dawn McVey's cards on Instagram, I almost immediately know it is hers by the color palette. She has a group of colors that she rocks in her cards ... her home ... and her wardrobe.
When I saw in her Instagram stories last night that she posted her first color inspiration challenge (#dawnsingdoescolor) I wondered if it would be what I call her signature colors ... and indeed it was. I immediately went searching for those five colors of cardstock in my stash and started creating.
I not only used the photo as my inspiration ... but dawn herself. Her big messy bun ... the bandannas she wore in her hair while it grew out after her treatment ... her love of vintage elements ... and her love of flowers. If I could have figured out how to incorporate nail polish, I would have.
I used this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch for my layout and Julee Ebersole's Essentials by Ellen Voices in my Head. I added a knot of red velvet ribbon to the bun and a sentiment from Essentials by Ellen Handful.
To bring in the vintage element, I added a trio of S&H Green Stamps topped by a trio of tiny pink blooms. I love how this turned out exactly how I imaged it in my head ... thanks to DawnSing for the inspiration.
You nailed this challenge!! I LOVE all the thought you put into your entry. I can see the headband in my head on HER head. I love the addition of the vintage green stamps. STUNNING card!!
Posted by: Nora Noll | April 21, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Fantastic color! I keep going back to look at the S&H stamps...such a big part of my childhood! Thank you for joining us at Atlantic Hearts this week.
Posted by: Dena Hughes | April 21, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Love this! Jo x
Posted by: Jo | April 22, 2020 at 06:47 AM
What a cute card! Love the Green Stamps! Thanks for sharing with AHSC.
Posted by: Patty | April 22, 2020 at 12:24 PM
Great job, I love it! Thanks for playing along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).
Brandi R.
DT member AHSC
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Posted by: Brandi | April 27, 2020 at 12:28 PM