Here is my color inspiration for this month - I loved this color combo that had a bit of a frosty wintery feel - but still a hint of pink and spring at the same time:
I also thought it would be fun to use some of the newest winter and Christmas theme release from Winnie and Walter, and show how you could stretch some of these stamp sets beyond Christmas by using an image from Nutcracker Kisses with Evelin T Designs to create a card that would be super fun for a little girl's birthday!
I started off by creating a watercolor wash on each side with a mix of blues and greens - adding a good splatter of gold with my Starry Colors Palette for some sparkle. While that dried, I stamped and colored that adorable ballerina, die cut her with the coordinating Nutcracker Kisses with Evelin T Designs Dies, then mounted her with foam adhesive over a bundle of gold thread, stamping the sentiment underneath as well.
For the finishing touches I added some white jewels and some Nuvo Drops on the wings, shoes, and the crown. This photo shows the sparkle and shine a bit better:
Now - I have a few favorites from the last Color Challenge to feature! ! So without further ado, here they are!
First up - I love how Janis used the color combo to create this lovely background and so some silhouette stamping on it! SOOO beautiful!
Next up, are these not the CUTEST little snowmen you ever did see? Deepti was able to take a bold bright color combo and create this light and happy card - I love her masking and use of white space - just darling!
And finally, I love the ink smooshing Greta did on this card! She was able to incorporate the color combo so well - and I love how she used the negative die cut for her sentiment! So perfect!
<<<RANDOM WINNER>>>
No. 4 | Maryam
Maryam's tag is sweet and oh so charming! I love the beautiful strawberries within the lovely mug and the pretty stenciled background.
Maryam, please email us at info {at} winniewalter {dot} com with the subject "November Color Combo Challenge Winner" to claim your prize.
Maryam, please email us at info {at} winniewalter {dot} com with the subject "November Color Combo Challenge Winner" to claim your prize.
>>>CHALLENGE<<<
New challenge will post on the second Monday of each Month, and will end on the Friday before the next challenge begins to allow time to pick a winner and some favorite entries to feature.
Now it's your turn to play along!
- Create a new project using the December Color Combo.
- Use at least one (1) winnie & walter product. This can include Cutaways (dies), Creative Screenings (stencils/masks), printable/digital items, cut files and/or stamp sets. Remember we offer freebies in our shop. Our freebies can be used to create your project(s) for this challenge.
- Link up your project below using the InLinkz Link-up by 11:55 p.m. CST on Friday, January 11, 2019.
- Enter as many times as you want before the deadline.
- This December Color Combo Challenge may be combined with other challenges found here on the w&w blog or elsewhere.
One randomly selected entry will receive a $25 gift certificate to Winnie and Walter. YAY!!! I can't wait to see your entries!
Congrats to the lucky winner and top picks. Hugz
ReplyDeleteThank you so much picking my card as one of the favourites..Congrats to Maryam and other favourites..Hugsxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for choosing my card as one of your faves! All of the cards are so pretty. Congrats to Maryam!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely color combo for this month. So perfect for your ballerina card. Beautiful.
Thank you for this fun challenge!!!
<3 J
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What a gorgeous new color combo & sweet card, Heather! Very honored you chose my card as one of your favorites! Congrats to the others & to Maryam!
ReplyDeleteThese are just the CUTEST!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Everyone :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your colour combo, LOVE your cute card and can't wait to play along!
Your ballerina is lovely; she'd be perfect to make cards for - and especially, with - my sweet 8-year-old ballerina niece! Beautiful palette...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners!
~carol
Very beautiful cards!
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Thank you for providing this information.
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