I have a confession... I do not normally get overly excited about the In Colors. Not that I don't like them, but since they are usually only available for a limited time I tend to spend my money on the products in the catalog that can be used longer. I do buy the markers and a mixed pack of the paper so I can share the colors with my customers and also use them in my classes, but overall they don't get a lot of attention from me. I remember when the latest colors came out thinking they reminded me of ice cream and that they were pretty-end of thought. Until I made this card!
I started out using the baked brown sugar because I thought it would be a great color for the wood. This led to pulling out the coastal cabana and crisp canteloupe for the coordinating colors. By the time the card was finished, I was in love with this color combination! This coming from a girl who usually does not like pastel combos...
Now I'm thinking I need the stretchy ribbon (this stuff is SO COOL) in every color, and I know I need to get more paper! In Colors! Who knew?!
I liked this card so well it became one of the cards for my stampin' club! Don't you just love the punched out heart? This great design was found here. I noticed after making my card that she used in colors too, just different ones!
I hope I've encouraged you to experiment with the In Colors or at the very least, step out of your color comfort zone and try something new! Have a wonderful day and happy crafting!
Card Recipe: Paper-crisp canteloupe, baked brown sugar, coastal cabana, whisper white, Ink-soft suede, coastal cabana, Stamp-Hardwood, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Hearts a Flutter, Accessories-heart punch, heart to heart punch, coastal cabana stretch ruffle trim, calypso coral bakers twine, vintage faceted buttons
I LOVE the stamped out heart over the wooden background. I'm glad you said it was too, because I actually thought it was a heart you placed OVER the wood. It's beautiful and you're right...the colors are a knockout!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great colour combo - there's something about the earthy woodgrain that keeps the pastels from being too mumsy - lovely card! Love those banners at the top... and I can see I'm going to have to look into stretchy ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your lovely comments the other day, by the way - so much appreciated!!
Alison xx
I broke down and got the in-colors this last time too but never thought of this combo! VERY pretty and that ribbon looks great.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Oh I love the In Colors, I especially love this combination--this is just stunning!! Love the wood background and the banners!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour palette and a great design.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, and the color combo is perfect. The good thing is now they are around for another year.
ReplyDeleteI've become a big fan of Coastal Cabana myself! I still regret not stocking up on colors I've loved that got discontinued, but at least they can bring in something new I can love to replace it...! :) TGIF!
ReplyDeleteLove this card Margaret and how you paired the pretty pastels with the woodgrain bg. :) Terrific card!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteVery cute card & I like those colors you used!
ReplyDeleteThe Pansy punch has to be lined a certain way with the stamped image. It took me a long time to figure it out. I had found a great picture on a demo's blog after I painstakingly marked my stamps with an image of where you should *mark* your image. As long as you know where the *dot* is stamped; your punch will line up nicely.
I love the current in-colors -they are so beautiful- just didn't buy any ribbon-cause I have so much of it-pretty card
ReplyDeleteWonderful card that your stamp club was surely thrilled to make. You better get your order in for more ribbon/papers before the end of the month, earn yourself some SaleABration freebies ;)
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