Wednesday, June 13, 2012

ColourQ Challenge #141

I can't believe I haven't played along with the ColourQ gang since the end of January!! It was challenge #121 - wow!! I guess the impending move has got me freaked out that I can't stamp with all my goodies on hand and given me the motivation to stamp while I can, lol!!! Hopefully, *fingers crossed*, we won't have the same issues with getting our household goods like we did arriving here!

My card for this week's challenge:
I saw this Reverse Spotlighting technique on Debbie's blog this morning and just knew I had to try it for myself. And when I saw the ColourQ's color choices this week, everything just fell together! I love it when that happens!!

Side View
I colored the images with Stampin Up markers (Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue & Lucky Limeade), and on the spotlighted sections, I used glitter. I love how all the colors coordinate with the different products in the Stampin Up line!! This bold pattern really 'pops' off the card. I didn't like all the white areas, so I lightly sponged it with Bashful Blue. Too much white kind of freaks me out, lol! I couldn't figure out how to add ribbon without overpowering the project, so for once, there's no ribbon on one of my cards.

Inside

Recipe:
Stamps: Floral Fillers, Butterfly Prints
Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Lucky Limeade
Ink: Night of Navy, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue & Lucky Limeade markers, Lg. Flower punch, butterfly punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, dazzling diamonds glitter, ribbon banner nestie, top note die, sponge

If you'd like to play along this week, click on the ColourQ badge at the top of this post! Good luck!

12 comments:

Cassie said...

Oh, Jeannie, you rocked those colors! I LOVE this. . .so pretty! And the inside is just as gorgeous :D

Deanna said...

Sooooo pretty! I'd be freaking out too if someone told me I have to pack all my stuff up and can't use them for awhile!

Thanks for your comment about my photos. Hugggs!

Sandy said...

Very pretty! I love those colors! Well done. :)

Paloma said...

WOW Jeannie! That's so beautiful! So talented!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog! ;)

Sylvia said...

Jeannie, I have missed your blog! The last time I tried it said I wasn't a member! Where are you moving? or have you moved already? Your card is beautiful, love all that coloring what patience! Thanks for joining us this week at the ColourQ and sharing your card!

Rita said...

Very cute card and that's an interesting technique. Nice! :)

Liz Mays said...

Just gorgeous!

AliceKay said...

Great looking cards!

Unknown said...

I like the technique and the layering. so pretty!

Jen Mitchell said...

What a fantastic card! I love that technique and I've never seen it before so I just might have to give it a try! Thanks for joining us at colourQ!

Vicki Fraser said...

Jeannie I love love love that technique! must be off to give it a try myself :)

kasia c. said...

What an awesome technique. :)
Beautiful card!!
Thanks for playing along with us at ColourQ.