Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Play Date Cafe Challenge #44

Sarah selected  the colors this week at the  Play Date Cafe Challenge.
She schemed up these colors to try to pair together colors that don't seem to work together easily.

Here is the color challenge photo:

using the colors Hot Pink, Mustard and Navy Blue...

I think my blue might be a tad light but otherwise I tried to stick close to the colors provided. 

I started with the main image had fun putting together my scene. I then decided to create an unusual way to display my card by turning the Easel card on it's side.


and putting a sentiment on the inside.  I really liked how it turned out. I will have to do this again. The only downside is it is difficult to photograph.

I also created an ATC with the same colors and using a collage stamp. I was pleased with how it turned out.

The other design team members have also created something wonderful projects using these unusual colors.

 Our fun  guest designer this week is Elise and her lovely  creation can be found at her blog Mama Cow Creations.

Our sponsor this week is Memory Box go over to the Cafe to see what the prize is.

We are also saying farewell to Stephanie Kraft.  I will miss her and her wonderful designs. She has been great to work with and I hope we get to do so again in the future.

This is going to be a fun challenge with these interesting color choices. Have a lovely Thursday.
Suzz

33 comments:

  1. Oh, my gosh.. Sue! These are both fabulous! I love how you've mixed the colors differently and created two very different pieces with the same color combo.. you definitely paired these colors beautifully!

    I have had a wonderful time getting to know you and I will miss you, too.. but will definitely stay in touch with your creative journey!!

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  2. I cannot get over how elegant these colors look with this creation...just a lovely, lovely job!

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  3. These are some BEAUTIFUL cards!! I am reeeaaalllly lovin' that first one. I've never tried (nor seen) the easel card this way. Great job! :o)

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  4. You always seem to find inspiration for these projects! Beautiful once again!!

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  6. I hit send before I'd said how lovely your ATC card is!! I love how you've accented areas with white, really pretty!

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  7. You really know how to make those colors shine! Love that chubby bird! :>

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  8. OMG these are both fabulous. I agree, the colors are tough but you put them together sp beautifully!

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  9. Oh wow Suzz you have made a stunning job of this weeks challenge. You always come up with such inspirational ideas even when the challenge is so tough!!

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  10. Gorgeous work Suzz, just love that poppy, stunning!

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  11. these are gorgeous Suzz, love the unusual way you've displayed the easel card, the string gives a lovely textural element. you are so clever at colouring - these colours really seem to work together. PS - that's me sitting behind Penny looking very studious with my reading classes on! LOL

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  12. Okay, *how* did you do this? How did you make these colors look so absolutely gorgeous together? I don't even feel as if I'm looking at a crazy color combo challenge - it's beautiful!!! Breathtaking, in fact. TFS!

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  13. I agree with Jean above me, you did wonders with these colors! Absolutely beautiful design, mixing all my favorite elements! You are my hero! (no pun intended) :)

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  14. Fab job incorporating this weeks colors with your beautiful scene! Love the Easel card turned on it's side!

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  15. They are both so beautiful.. I just love that essel card..

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  16. Wow, these colours look fabulous together Suzz! I love both your makes for this challenge and the side easel is another inspiring idea from you.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  17. Gorgeous card, the colours have worked together really well :o)

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  18. Love the effect of the layering of stamps on this! Beyond brilliant!

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  19. YOU and your fine, fine, skills... HELLO, GORGEOUS! I was too tired last night to find the proper keys on my computer to elaborate on this AMAZING piece of paper craft - GLAD I WAITED, because I see there are TWO! And they are BOTH sensational! Bravo, sweet and talented one! You, REALLY made these colors SING! {!} SUCH gorgeous stamping! REALLY, truly and WONDERFULLY! Terrific inspiration - I'm just twitching!

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  20. What a beautiful card! These colors work so well together. Love the inside of the card too. :)

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  21. Beautiful card and I love the chickadee. Great idea of turning the easel card. Love your ATC too!

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  22. This is stunningly elegant!..love it

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  23. OMG, Sue! These are gorgeous and elegant, love everything about them!!

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  24. OMGosh! This image is so BEAUTIFUL! LOVE this card and it was so clever to put the easel on it's side! FAB!

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  25. I just had to come back to admire more cards from you...can't "reist"! The Chiense writing on the ATC means "5 stringed Pipa (type of string instrument)melody". Love the colors and mix of stamps!

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  26. I meant "resist"-haha. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  27. OH MY--Sue! You always make me jealous! I love love love your style and how you make these colors WORK! I love that first card--so clever to turn the easel sideways! LOVE it! And that stamping and coloring---WOW! Your ATC is fab too--love how you highlighted with white--BEAUTIFUL! LOVE LOVE LOVE visiting here:)

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  28. I thought these were horrible colors to work with until I saw what you did with them - What an absolutely beautiful job! How inspiring - that is why you are part of the Design Team!! You did Play Date Cafe proud!!

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  29. both projects are stunning, Sue!! LOVE the unique easel card! so clever and beautiful!!

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  30. This is an incredibly beautiful card...and it is using that "interesting" color combination in such a lovely way! I really love every detail on it! Infact, I didn't even notice that there was backgound music and thread on this card until right now. This is extraordinary!

    And, it was this card that I saw at the PDCC that brought me to your awesome blog!

    He IS Able,
    Traci S.

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  31. I luv your creativity, you certainly must dream in vivid living color.

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  32. I luv your creativity, you certainly must dream in vivid living color.

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