Did you know?
Chartreuse is a color halfway between yellow and green that was named because of its resemblance to the green color of one of the French liqueurs called green chartreuse, introduced in 1764. Similarly chartreuse yellow is a yellow
color mixed with a small amount of green that was named because of its
resemblance to the color of one of the French liqueurs called yellow chartreuse, introduced in 1838.Interesting for a color to be named after a drink. Kinda neat, actually, but I'm not so sure I'd like to drink a chartreuse drink.
There is a new sketch by Heidi Van Laar and a whole set of new guest designers up over at the Skipping Stones Design Blog. Check out the details of the challenge, the prize information, and see the fabulous samples on the blog!
I used a few older sets on my card: the frame and sentiment come from Sentiment Frames and the bird silhouette is from Garden Kiss. The lovely color palette comes from this week's Play Date Cafe. Fun colors, but hard to find in my stash so I had to substitute a bit.
Your interpretation on the sketch is great Karen - I love how you adapt them yet keep them the same - hope that makes sense :) Fabulous card :)
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the sketch Karen. Gorgeous card. TFS
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pops of color!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the color naming lesson!! And what gorgeously striking colors they are, love your card!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those WOW cards for me! The bold color against the white, and the regal look of the stamped "frame" give it such a unique look.
ReplyDeleteYou learn something new every day :)!! I love this card - the colors are fab & the card is great!!!
ReplyDeletewow this is gorgeous...I love that bright green...what a great color combo with the purple and black...totally love it
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Karen!
ReplyDeleteGreat chartreuse back-story- I had NO idea. What a great card- those colors are amazing right up against one another!
ReplyDeleteWho knew about the color chartreuse...interesting! LOVE the pretty scrolly frame here Karen and the gorgeous pops of bright color!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card my Friend!
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Loved reading about the color name! And your take on the sketch and color story is wonderful. So eye-catching!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Karen. Flourishes always stump me in stamping, but I love the placement of yours.
ReplyDeleteLove the little tidbit about Chartreuse...very interesting...and I would probably take I little sip of some :)
ReplyDeleteAnother great card!!!
Well I didn't know any of that Karen and I don't think I'd like to drink anything that vivid in colour either!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the flourish frame and chartreuse birdie...these colours look great together :0)
Jenny x
Karen, I just loved reading all about chartreuse! Fascinating, I had no idea. I quite like the idea of drinking it though lol
ReplyDeleteYour card is just lovely, perfect execution of our colour palette! Thanks so much for joining in the fun with us over at The Play Date Cafe!
That frame is gorgeous, Karen, and I love your use of that color combo! Super job!
ReplyDeleteWow, your card just POPS!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm chartreuse - it's so delicious that I think if it came in a drink form I may be able to down it in one! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLove the way your working the chartreuse on this beauty!
Hugs!
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Mmmmmmm chartreuse - it's so delicious that I think if it came in a drink form I may be able to down it in one! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLove the way your working the chartreuse on this beauty!
Hugs!
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A chartreuse drink sounds like something you'd find at a Halloween bash, doesn't it?? LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is a neat interpretation of our colors this week, Karen. That bird is very striking in chartreuse!
Thanks so much for joining us at The Play Date Cafe this week!
Hmmm...not sure about the drink!! Love the card...I spy a set that should be at more door soon!
ReplyDeleteHey Karen... Great post... interesting to read all about chartreuse!...I love the frame-like on this card...and that birdie... with a touch of black... Walla... Beautiful!!... You know how I love all your cards!... hugs..xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the pop of colours against the white. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the color story, Karen! You never fail to rock those sweet birds! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant design Karen! Love how you have used the inspiration colours, your bird totally pops!
ReplyDeleteLove that little color tidbit! Love how the colors pop against the white!
ReplyDeletestunning card but i don't think i would eat or drink anything that color, well unless it was chocolate flavored!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love it! Thanks for the colour lesson - cool!
ReplyDeletewhat a curious thing to have colors named after drinks! Love your combo- & such a fun take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that fun little color history tidbit!
ReplyDeleteYou really rocked these colors!
Beautifully done with the sketch too!
I didn't know the background of "chartreuse" - thanks for the education!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I ever heard of the color before marrying my husband! His brother's favorite color is chartreuse and even named his design company that!!
A few year's ago I made him a card set using chartreuse as the main color!!
Love that birdy on the purple panel and that font on the sentiment is gorgeous!!!
Wow! This is knock-out! So striking!
ReplyDeletehummm..... i have a hard time imagining how a chartreuse drink taste like... =) very pretty card, Karen!
ReplyDeleteLove these bold colours but I'm with you - don't think I'd like to drink something that colour!!
ReplyDeletestunning!
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