A Sample for Color Throwdown #7...

As I was making the Color Throwdown #7 combo swatch I was totally thinking about how the new GWP TG-3514 Floral would work PERFECTLY with it...so this morning, I got up and started playing around. I pulled out some papers that I thought would match (well, the grayish brown was as close as I could get to the third taupe color without going shopping!), the inks and the Copic Marker...

Here's what I created: 

Stamps?  I selected the GWP TG-3514 Flower for my main image and the sentiment is from T3490 Love Lines.  I think that's my MOST FAVORITE SENTIMENT SET from this catalog. 

Paper?  The card base was some cream cardstock I had lying around.  I think I got it when Recollections (part of Michael's) was going out of business.  It's a great formal card base.  I also used some Ivory Ultrasmooth cardstock to stamp my image on and to mat under the grayish brown.  Oh, that grayish brown color is from the DCWV neutrals stack. 

Inks?  I pulled out my Tuxedo Black and Dandelion Memento ink.  The Copic Marker used was Y17 Golden Yellow.  I also used Ranger Burlap just a tad on the edges of the distressed frame. 

Tools?  Nestabilities Long Rectangles were used to create a mask for distressing with the yellow and with stamping within the boundary. 

Ribbon?  OK...Black...from Michaels cheapo ribbon section!

I love this color combo so much and I WILL be making many more cards with it.  After I pick up the PERFECT color for the #3 taupe color I will be back to show another inspiration sample! 

August Color Throwdown...

Hey everyone! I thought I'd pop on for a minute to post my new color challenge. This August color combo is delicious huh?  What inspired this color combination? Well, new color trends and some yummy fabric I picked up when at Joanne's last week. You can see a picture of it in my previous post HERE.  I'm working on making a new purse with it and I just LOVE the colors!

Here are a few paper suggestions that will work for this challenge: 

The Hemingway Paper Collecdtion (minus the greens and blues)
Yellow Smoothies:  Grapefruit, Lemon or Pineapple Bliss
Black Smoothies:  Blackberry Swirl, Flintstone
Taupe Smoothies:  Almond Cream or Kraft -but actually a bit grayer if you can find it
Cream:  Aspen Cardstock, Ivory Ultrasmooth Cardstock, Natural Cardstock Assortment

NEW RULE!!!

I think I need to implement a new "rule" in my challenge...or I'm really going to go broke!  Since I buy EVERY stamp set I give away, I need to make sure that it is really worth my while.  So...From now on, I will be giving away a free stamp set IF and WHEN there are AT LEAST 10 participants in my challenge.  I really love to see all the creative ways my colors inspire people so instituting this little "rule" will help ME and it's no impact on those who already play along.  SOOOO...PLEASE encourage your stamping friends to participate!  I would REALLY appreciate it.

Now on to the winner of Challenge #6: 

There were six participants so I plugged those numbers into my random number generator on my sidebar and this is what popped up:

So that means KAREN is the lucky winner.  Please email me Karen to get more information about your free stamp choices! 

Kerry

Color Throwdown #6...

Hey Stampers!  It's that time of the month...No...Not that time, but much BETTER!!!   LOL...

I'm back to post a new COLOR THROWDOWN and am here to announce the winner of Color Throwdown #5.  Thanks to all those who participated...With the reveal of the new 2011-2012 Inspiration Catalog and a FREE stamp set up for grabs, I'm hoping there will be many more participants to come.  As you can imagine, shipping of these new products is a bit delayed, but I'm sure you'll be waiting with baited breath...Just don't beat down the UPS driver!!! 

And the winner of Color Throwdown #5 is....

That means that CassieT  is the winner.  Congratulations!!!  Please email me for further instructions.

And NOW on to Challenge #6...

Since we're celebrating Christmas in July, I thought I'd select some traditional colors that are representative of the holidays...Rich Rich Red, Gorgeous Green, Soft Suede, Yummy Cream.  Deelish huh?

Remember, all you have to do to participate in my challenge (without disqualification) is: 

*Create a NEW and original card incorporating the colors in my challenge. 

*Must incorporate STAMPING.

* Your card/project should be entered into no more than 3 other blog challenges.

*Use inlinkz below and post card

*Comment on this post

It's Color Throwdown #5

Welcome back stampers!  Today I'm here to announce the winner of Color Throwdown #4 AND post the new color challenge for June.  Inspiration: AMERICANA!  So get those festive colors and join the fun. 

The winner (http://www.randomnumbergenerator.com/) of Color Throwdown #4 is....

So that means Nicole L is the Winner!!! 
Please email me your address and I'll send out your gift certificate pronto! 

Now on to COLOR THROWDOWN #5: 

On the 12th (or so) of each month, I post a color challenge right here on my TAC blog. All you have to do is create something using these colors (not necessary to use TAC stamps), upload your photo to the inlinkz on my blog, and cross your fingers. The next color challenge post will announce the winner AND the new challenge! Sound like fun? If you are interested in taking this challenge, simply create a stamped project (card or altered item) using the colors in the throwdown. Post your creation here and you'll be entered into a drawing to receive a gift certificate to spend on TAC products found in any current catalog!!!

RED, WHITE and BLUE with a little splash of golden yellow!

Color Throwdown #4....a bit delayed

Oh geez,

I've been looking for more entries in my color throwdowns so I'm a bit delayed.  April brought only TWO entries...Boo hoo... but oh well... You snooze, you loose, I guess.  Thanks to the two friends who joined the fun.  The winner of the APRIL color throwdown is....

TRICIA T

Please email me your address so I can get your prize out to you ASAP. 

Now on to my next challenge....Color Throwdown #4... I'm creating some fun seminar trades (TAC Angels who attend the yearly The Angel Company Seminar often bring samples they've created to swap with other TAC Angels...Similar to pin trading at the Olympics) with this combo!  Some may think it's spa-like, others may think it's beachy...whatever you think, I LOVE these colors...YUMM!!!!

ETA Thanks for the comments!  I really appreciate them. 

Juliet and others, This color combo coordinates VERY well with papers found in the Sands of Time collection (Classic SWIC), papers in the Amberley Grace, Winchester, and the Hemingway Collections.  It even coordinates with the Pemberley Bay matchbook kit found on page 104 of the Inspiration book.  I'm sure you can find other papers in TAC collections that will work well too!!! 

Need a few more deets for my challenge?

Here's the scoop:

On the 12th (or so) of each month, I'll post a color challenge right here. All you have to do is create something using these colors, upload your photo to the inlinkz on my blog, and cross your fingers. The following color challenge post will announce the winner AND the new challenge! Sound like fun?  If you are interested in taking this challenge, simply create a stamped project (card or altered item) using the colors displayed in the throwdown. Post your creation here and you'll be entered into a drawing to receive a gift certificate to spend on TAC products found in any current catalog!!!

Color Throwdown #3

We're back for another installment of Kerry's Color Throwdown!!!  YAHOO!!!

The winner of last month's Throwdown is: JULIET!!!

Congratulations!  You just won a $15.00 TAC Gift Certificate to select anything from one of our current catalogues!  Please send me an email or post a comment with your "Order" so I can get your TACspactacular prize ordered and delivered to you!!! 

Now for this month's Color Throwdown:

Need a few more deets for this challenge? 

Here's the scoop:

On the 12th of each month, I'll post a color challenge right here. All you have to do is create something using these colors, upload your photo to the inlinkz on my blog, and cross your fingers. The following color challenge post will announce the winner AND the new challenge! Sound like fun?

I'll be back soon to post MY creation with this UNIQUE color combination but for now, I need to go hunting for the perfect paper, stamps and inks....HMMMMMMM...This'll be a doozie!




Ker

It's a PARTAY...

PARTAY...YEAH! 

In searching for just the right paper and stamps to create my Color Throwdown Challenge example, I came across something in my kitchen cupboard...Something I purchased A LONG TIME AGO to give away as a gift...I never got around to altering it up...UNTIL TODAY!  I knew it was the PERFECT item to alter for my color THROWDOWN this month...I'm repurposing, recycling...and HAVING A PARTAY!  LOL...

So did you see the original post for my Color Throwdown #2?  Do you LOVE the colors?  Well, here's my take on the color palate...

THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING:

Yes, it's a popsicle gift set...hmmsnnhhh...ADULT POPSICLE GIFT SET if you will...I found this little package at Bed Bath and Beyond a while ago and it's been waiting patiently to be altered.  Today was the day to use it!  I took the packaging apart (the plastic was like a cover) and set out to make a template of the paper portion of the packaging.  After making the template in Bazzill Blossom cardstock, I continued to alter it by selecting some patterned paper...Kaleidoscope Girls, to be exact.  The pink plaid worked perfectly to wrap around those flavoring vials!  All it needed now was some STAMPING so I pulled out two sets I thought would work perfectly:  T2990 Sweet Goodies and one of my favorite hostess level A sets, TA8324 Whoo Loves Ya?

First I wrapped the vials with patterned paper and threaded them through the plastic handle.

Then I stamped the Bazzill Blossom cardstock using Versamagic White ink. 
Then I put the package together and attached some green ribbon. 

After that, I stamped the sentiment twice (Whooo Me?) and cut it out in a tag shape, poked a hole and threaded some green bakers twine to tie in a bow.

Next, I stamped some little flowers with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them with my Copics:  YG06, 11; R20, 35, 85.  I attached the flowers with a pop dot to some green cardstock (upcycled from a set of green cards). 

Finally, I stamped the circular sentiment, punched it out with my Classic Circles Nesties then cut a matching scalloped circle to finish it off...Oh wait...I had to add some BLING too!!! LOL

Hope you enjoyed this little project and I would like to encourage you to join me this month in the color challenge inspired by Color Throwdown #2! 

PS...SNEAK PEEK....Tomorrow I'm sharing my GREEN projects at the TAC Savvy Projects blog and right here on my blog...here's a little sneak...More DRINKS involved ;)

Color Throwdown #2...

Hey stampers!  Are you ready for another color throwdown?  Wanna know who won the February Color Throwdown Challenge?  Wait no more....

I used http://www.randomnumbergenerator.com/ to identify the winner.  Out of four numbers, the number selected was...

That means...#3 is Chelsea Comer!!!  Rigged...NEVER!  Chelsea, I'll contact you to award your prize...Get your catty and your wish list out!!!
Now on to Color Throwdown #2... YUM YUM!!!

(My Copic Matches:  RV29, RV32 or RV11, RV25 and YG05 or YG13)

 Here are the usual details on this challenge:

On the 12th of each month, I'll post a color challenge right here. All you have to do is create something using these colors, upload your photo to the inlinkz on my blog, and cross your fingers. The following color challenge post will announce the winner AND the new challenge! Sound like fun?

I'll be back tomorrow to post my creation using this fun mix of colors...Now I'm off to hunt, hunt, hunt for the perfect color, paper and stamp collections!!!





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Ker

Up for a challenge?

If you LOVE challenges like I do, I've got a fun challenge for you...I'm creating some color challenges and I found a wonderful site that I'm using to pull colors from... This site is AWESOME!!!  It gives Pantone color combinations and a whole slew of other colorways...even colorblind schemes...so...I pulled some yummy colors from the wheel and turned them into a challenge! 

On the 12th of each month, I'll post a color challenge right here.  All you have to do is create something using these colors, upload your photo to the inlinkz on my blog and cross your fingers. The following color challenge post will announce the winner AND the new challenge!  Sound like fun?

Here's this month's challenge:

OK..Deelish color palate right?  Now I'm off to create a project using this palate...Such a fun quest to search for just the right papers, inks, stamps...MMMMMMM...

PS...There's a sneaky TAC surprise in it for the winner...Mummmssss the word........Now get stampin!  I'll be back sometime tomorrow to post my fabby creation...

Ker