Stepping out of my comfort zone is a quite intimidating but I know if I want to grow and journey on the route of self achievement, then I feel the need to do it. I'll just take little steps. Little steps, like the colors of purple and teal. Little steps, like patterned paper.
And little steps, like completing all of the Color Inspiration for Cardmakers' Week issued at MoxieFab World. This is my second to last, an entry for Jewel Tones combination. Dana issued a fantastic challenge for Yvonne's Guest Designer's Challenge, so I took a slightly larger step by stamping directly onto the patterned paper.
I feel like I put on a few wandering miles during this leg of my journey, yet went back on track with a clean design.
Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Vintage Cream) PTI, (Teal) EK Successs
Patterned Paper: (Restoration Line) Crate Paper
Stamps: (Silhouettes from Nature's Wonder) Practicing Creativity Designs, (Sentiment from Teeny Trees) Waltzingmouse Stamps
Ink: (Elegant Eggplant, Taken with Teal Pigment) SU, (Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger
Other: (Colored Pencils) Prismacolor, (Thread)
Karen, this is stunning! Truly. You definitely took a big step...that's some serious patterned paper but the stamping on it is just divine! A gorgeous creation while keeping to your true CAS style. This is a masterpiece!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in my guest Dana's challenge! :)
Ohhh...this is gorgeous! You did a great job with the color challenge!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card Karen and stamping onto the patterned paper - wow!
ReplyDeleteAnd it's oh so fabulous and inspiring. I haven't thought much about stamping directly onto patterned paper before. You've made this look just amazing!
ReplyDeletei'm not going near that color challenge-yikes! but, you should walk away with honors, cuz this card is awesome:)
ReplyDeleteLove this colour combo! Gotta try it (although I'll not likely make one in time for the challenge). Love the idea of stamping onto the patterned paper!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the PP. I have never stamped right on it before.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely fabulous. I need to try Yvonne and Dana's challenge.
ReplyDeleteWinner!!! Karen, this is gorgeous. I would never have had the nerve to make this card. I love it...bold and clean=winner!
ReplyDeleteThis rocks! Certainly no missteps while stepping outside your comfort zone! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me totally happe Karen! I LOVE IT! I really need to stamp on patterned paper more often.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing an amazing job with these challenges Karen. Color challenges scare me the most and this combo is particulary frightening to me. You put togehter a beauty, though, and stayed true to your roots. Love it. (and that stitched down banner is adorable!)
ReplyDeleteAn absolute beauty, Karen! I never would have guessed that this was out of your comfort zone from the gorgeous results. The stamping directly on the patterned paper is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThose colors work well, and yes stepping out of your comfort zone is good. I like the detail of the sewn edge.
ReplyDeletekaren....oh my goodness...this is stunning...love your stamping...great colors! perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite you've done! One of my favorite "looks" is stamping on patterned paper (but not paper piecing it). This is gorgeous and takes it to a whole other level.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card. I too have a fear of stepping out of my comfort zone. :-) I think you did a fabulous job, those colors are great. :-)
ReplyDeleteNot an easy color combo for me--that's for sure! You ACED it, Karen! LOVe it!
ReplyDeleteEven though the pp & colors aren't your norm, the design it very you. And very beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, you did justice to BOTH challenges Karen! I love the colors and how you've used them.
ReplyDeleteThis combo is not easy to design a card but you made it! So simple that I couldnt thought that you have the best picture! Love it!
ReplyDeleteFab stamping and colour combo.. Gorgeous striking card :)
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Karen! I love your execution of this card. You hit the nail on the head with those colours!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous use of those colours. This is gorgeous! The blue silhouettes look so good on that yellow background. :)
ReplyDeleteKaren this is so stunning I can't take my eyes off from it. Not only do I like that PP immensely, but your indigo stamping on top is absolutely incredible. Thank you so much for taking up my challenge. If this is what gets produced when you take baby steps, I can only imaging the greatness to come.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the way the silhouettes look stamped on that patterned paper!!! GORGEOUS take on this color combo!!!
ReplyDeletewow! absolutely gorgeous, Karen! such a beautiful design. really like that you stamped on the patterned paper. fabulous work as always!
ReplyDeleteHey Karen! Thanks for entering the Jewel Tones Challenge in the Color Inspiration for Card Makers Week suite of six challenges in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI ADORE this! It doesn't matter which direction you go. In my opinion, you can do no wrong.
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