Monday, August 1, 2016

Color Q #352

Color challenges haven't been my favorites, I've always loved seeing the entries of such challenges, but haven't really participated myself. But now I'm hooked! It forces me to use my stash and try out color schemes I wouldn't have thought of myself. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYX8O6dGColurTuFEp3g5iDXnqFe17Cz55YCudvSw8jdta_n4Gbef4-W0yR3RM8oA0A5jdbDpGSiYeqLKUQriSr_DKHztaz3xJ6ElrWa5d1TIoV0fq6W5O_boaxqA9XWEB-ZIEn6j4I53/s400/CQC_352.jpgThis color scheme was really challenging. The background is made of two shades of gelatos to ressemble the saffron and orange, but I also added 3 orange enamel dots.
I tried to replicate the rose red and rich razzleberry on the flowers and the stenciled stripes, but I might be a bit off. My purple flower looks more blue in the photo, but IRL it's defintely purple. I used a gelato and brusho, but while watercoloring the edges get lighter.
I stitched a border with white thread and heat embossed the sentiment in white as well.

This is for Color Q challenge #352
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25 comments:

  1. MarinaAugust 1, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    So pretty - you've really made this colour combo work and I should follow your lead!

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  2. ChrissyAugust 1, 2016 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous Pia..you have mastered the Gelatos..I have not tried using with water yet, but must have a go..lovely soft colours and very pretty card.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. megAugust 1, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    The colours are lovely Pia and as you say perhaps a combination you wouldn't have tried before but your design ties them all together so well

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  4. Alice (scrAPpamondo)August 1, 2016 at 11:16 AM

    Your try with a new colour scheme has been excellent, Pia! I think that you have really made "goal"!! :D Wonderful design and this background coloured with Gelatos looks so soft and feminine!! Adorable flowers that match very well with the stripes of the dp and LOVE the stitched detail! This card could be a scarf to accompany that dress.... :D I would wear with your fab card! LOL

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  5. lozAugust 1, 2016 at 11:42 AM

    Gorgeous card and colours Pia..loz

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  6. aussie aNNieAugust 1, 2016 at 12:16 PM

    Fabulous mix of colours and amazing effects.xx {aNNie}

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  7. KT Fit KittyAugust 1, 2016 at 3:19 PM

    Beautiful card, Pia! Love your gorgeous flowers! These colours look fabulous!

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  8. LaineAugust 1, 2016 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful colour and detail.
    Laine
    xx

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  9. cotnobAugust 1, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    A fabulous card Pia, pretty flowers and a brilliant design.
    Pauline
    x

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  10. Mrs.BAugust 1, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    Lovely card Pia, love your design.
    I've not used Gelatos, but that background looks a gorgeous colour
    Avril xx

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  11. Mrs.BAugust 1, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    A lovely card Pia, Love the design.
    I've not used Gelatos, but that background looks a gorgeous colour.
    Avril xx

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  12. NonniAugust 1, 2016 at 9:41 PM

    Great job with the colors Pia! Your layout looks great as well. Beautiful card!

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  13. Patricia St MartinAugust 1, 2016 at 11:54 PM

    Pia, wanted to stop by and say hello to you as it has been awhile. I know I do not get to comment much right now but I enjoy your posts and read them. Wanted to tell you that you did a great job with the colors and love the flowers and your layout. Take care and talk again.
    Hugs Pat

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  14. crafty-stamperAugust 2, 2016 at 12:20 AM

    Fabulous gelato background -not got any of those-yet lol -and the flowers are beautiful love the stitching too
    carol x

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  15. Patricia St MartinAugust 2, 2016 at 12:51 AM

    Pia, wanted to stop by and say hello to you as it has been awhile. I know I do not get to comment much right now but I enjoy your posts and read them. Wanted to tell you that you did a great job with the colors and love the flowers and your layout. Take care and talk again.
    Hugs Pat

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  16. scrappymo!August 2, 2016 at 7:16 AM

    This card is really pretty. These colours look lovely together...

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  17. UnknownAugust 2, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    This is such a pretty card Pia - love those gorgeous flowers!

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  18. aussie aNNieAugust 3, 2016 at 11:47 AM

    hI Pia, in reference to digital crafting, it is different but you use tutorials and filters and plug ins, it's not your usual PC stuff, you need a programme like Paint Shop and so forth. It can take me up to 3 + hours to do a project.. it is very good for the brain cells, gets you thinking.x{aNNie}

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  19. TammyAugust 3, 2016 at 3:58 PM

    What a gorgeous card Pia, I love the color combo and your beautiful flowers, fab layout too!
    Tammy x

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  20. *Vicki*August 4, 2016 at 5:49 PM

    What a brilliant take on the colors here Pia!! I love those flowers and your soft background! :) So beautiful!

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  21. MimiAugust 7, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    AMAZING job on a trickier challenge... for some reason, purple always throws me! I guess I get confused-- I need to just categorize the purple as more warm or cool as you have done... This is such a nice layout, too, and you have executed a well-balanced design.

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  22. Monika ReeckAugust 7, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    Another color challenge....hmmm this is beautiful.n perfecto Pia...wanna say this will be a winner card too
    .thats what I feel...yaaay you rock Pia...did I said before yessss...but I am happy you try color challenge ...18-28 Augst I will have holiday...will catch up your post after back...sweety.
    Hugs
    Monika

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  23. DonnaAugust 8, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    What a beautiful card Pia, like the color combo.

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  24. Leigh PennerAugust 10, 2016 at 8:18 PM

    Very pretty!

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  25. PeanutAugust 11, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    SO very pretty. I like the way you arranged the flowers against the stripy background. Very feminine.
    x Asha

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