This week's challenge (#58) is to make a Christmas card using non-traditional colors. When I first saw what the challenge was, I kinda panicked! LOL You know, me and the word "non-traditional" don't mix very well. . . So, I thought about different color combos first and came up with several, but was not excited about any of them. Then the thought occurred to me . . . look at your stamps you big Dork! So I did and found the perfect stamp which lends itself to the "non-traditional" colors. Here is today's card:
How's brown and orange for "non-traditional"? This stamp (Happy Hoppers) was one of a few of the first House Mouse stamps I ever purchased. I'm also very proud to say that this is the very first image I colored entirely with my Koh-I-Noor pencils that Chris gave me! I really do love them, although I will never abandon my ccps, these were great to use and I really like the results. Thanks again Chris!
The background paper is by The Paper Studio and the card base and matting is Bazzill. I used a punch to make the corner brackets and added sparkly dots for a berry look. I slanted the main image panel for some interest and used orange dew drops in the right hand corner. The sentiment circle is from K & Company. I was really surprised that even though I used these colors, it still looks like a Christmas card. I guess that's what challenges are for huh? LOL
So please take a moment and go take a peek at the other designer's work for this challenge. I'm in some wonderful company with them! And if you get a chance, I would love to see you play along. I'd really be interested to see what all you wonderfully creative, talented people can do with this challenge.
I hope you all have a good week! Don't forget that I'll be publishing the winner of the House Mouse stamp up for grabs from last Wednesday's post on the next Wednesday Evening Post (12/9). So come back and see me on Wednesday!
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. As you all know, your comments and support mean so much to me! Take good care of yourselves!
Best,
Curt O'Brien
"God, please help me be the person that my dogs think I am."
